The Asian Achievers Awards (AAA), also known as The People's Choice Awards, organised by Asian Business Publications Limited (ABPL), is a star-studded event where the renown and crème de la crème attend to celebrate and acknowledge the contribution and hard work of the nominees in society. The awards has been taking place annually; this will be the 15th ceremony and will be held at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, on Friday 18th September 2015.
The awards recognises the outstanding work from the individuals from across all walks of life within the Asian community, and acknowledge the accomplishments of the finest in the UK's Asian community. Each year, the awards illustrates and celebrates a certain aspect of society, and this year there will be an emphasis on Uniformed and Civil Services. Men and women from ethnic minorities in Britain make up 5.6% of the Armed Forces and 2.9% of the ministry of Defence Civil Service. There has also been a good number of British-Asians representation in Civil services, especially in areas such as the Home Office, MOD and CPS over the last few years. The awards has chosen to pay tribute to the achievements of those in the Armed Forces and Civil Services by making this year's theme for the awards as Uniform and Civil Services.
There are ten categories for the Asian Achievers Awards and this week, we will have a look at the Women, Community and Lifetime Achievement category. There are certain criteria which are essential in ensuring the apt person receives the award. For the Woman of the Year, the awardee would be a woman who has made a significant mark in any chosen field. In the Community Service category, an individual's service to the community will be recognised, while the Lifetime Achievement Award is given to honour those who during their lifetimes have made immense contributions in any given field to their community and the country. This remarkable individual will be marked as an example as an example for the younger generation.
There were many esteemed nominees from different respective fields and some of the winners include Priya Lakhani OBE, a former barrister and founder of FMCG business Masala Masala, who won Woman of the Year 2014; Wasim Gulzar Khan MBE, the first British-born Pakistani to play professional cricket in England was recognised for his Achievement in Community Service; and the Lifetime Achievement Award 2014 went to Sir Anwar Pervez, the founder of the Bestway Group.
Every year, the awards selects a particular charity and encourages people to donate towards a good cause which would benefit the people in need. Last year, the chosen charity was the Cherie Blair Foundation and through the awards it raised a staggering £100,000. This year's sponsored charity is The Loomba Foundation- aiming to promote the welfare and economic empowerment of disadvantage widows and educating their children. The Loomba Foundation was established in the UK as a charitable Trust Deed on 26 June 1997, by Lord Raj Loomba CBE and his wife Veena, Lady Loomba.
The readers have the opportunity to nominate who they believe deserves an award in their respective field, and an independent panel of judges deliberate and choose the winners. ABPL Group has no say in who becomes a recipient of an award, and neither will they entertain any dialogue with the members of the public regarding the judging process.
To nominate an achiever of your choice, simply fill in the form below and send it to us by 24th July 2015. Or you could simply visit www.asianachieversawards.comand nominate.
