With the prestigious Asian Achievers Awards in the offing, preparations have gained pace. Every year we ask our readers, and the community, to nominate those they deem worthy of recognition and each year the list appears to have grown longer. As our initiative prides itself in celebrating people who do stellar work in their respective fields, we appreciate the remarkable response. AAA believes that each nominee deserves a mention, which is why, we have decided to mention three nominees each week, throughout the year.
It is no secret that women run the world today, overcoming any and every hurdle thrown their way. The Woman of the Year award is a special, highly regarded recognition that honours those females who have made a difference in their chosen field. Last year, the award was given away to Manjit Gill, CEO and Founder of women's charity, Binti. Last year's finalists included well-deserving figures like Joysy John, Chief Industry Officer, Ada, National College for Digital Skills; Manjit Wolstenholme, Chairman, Provident Financial Plc; and Rupal Kantaria, COO, Oliver Wyman.
Achievement in Community Service is another of our top categories, where we give back to those who have perseveringly given to the society. Last year, the award was taken by Zlakha Ahmed, CEO and Founder of women's charity, Apna Haq. Nominees included, Prem Goyal OBE, CEO, Global Markets Consultants; Professor Meena Upadhyay OBE, Cardiff University; and Khalsa Aid, Humanitarian Charity.
Excelling in sports, one of the leading fields of the country, is not a small feat; and AAA could not be more proud of members of the Asian community who time and again remind us what they are capable off. Sports Personality of the Year award 2016 was deservedly taken away by Paralympian, Ryan Raghoo. Other nominees included, Harleen Kaur, Martial Arts; Myra Nasim, Karate; and Daanyal Spalding, Golf.
If you know of any over-achieving Brit-Asian who deserves to be accoladed, nominate them online at www.asianachieversawards.com, or register their details on nomination forms in Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar, this week. Nominations open till July 31.
