High-impact shortlist announced as firms compete for Asian Business glory
A set of high-impact businesses will be competing for Asian Business honours across eight categories as the shortlist has been unveiled.
The Asian Business Chamber of Commerce annual awards and dinner ceremony will take place on 27 November, at The National Conference Centre.
The judging panel – chaired by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) acting deputy CEO Raj Kandola – included charted consultant clinical psychologist Haseena Lockhat, Ahmad Ali, head of strategic reporting and technical accounting at VodafoneThree, and Amer Awan, CEO of Awan Real Estate Ltd and Awan International.
The shortlist for this year’s award categories are:
Outstanding Charity of the Year
Acorns Children's Hospice
Our Community Foundation
FareShare Midlands
Crisis
Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion - Sponsored by South and City College Birmingham
Minor Weir Willis Ltd
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Charity
Freshbreeze Environmental Ltd
Birmingham Impact FC
Outstanding Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Active Clinics ltd - Tammy Takkar
Midland Health - Rupa Parmar
Physio & Health Matters Ltd - Kiran Sharma
Afsar Williams - Naz Williams
Outstanding Male Entrepreneur of the Year - Sponsored by V12 Sports & Classic
Verity Partners - Mehmood Rajoka
Uniguard - Harry Hussain
Lawtech 365 - Azeem Rashid
Evolving Families - Dr Lucky Ganatra
Outstanding Professional Services Business of the Year
Uniguard
Freshbreeze Environmental Ltd
Vasu Legal Services Limited
Offa Operations Ltd
Lancers Solicitors
Outstanding Small Business of the Year
Kapadia Rose
Afsar Williams Solicitors
HEART Career Services
Uniguard
Its Halal
Outstanding Start-Up Business of the Year
MUSAFIR ESIM LIMITED
MANSION 28 LTD
Lancers Solicitors
Decorum Restaurant
Outstanding Young Achiever of the Year - Sponsored by Scholars School System
Lawtech Software Group - Azeem Rashid
Chase de Vere - Jay Dhaliwal
KPMG - Zoya Hassan
BK Networks - Belinda Kaur
The winner of each category will stand a chance to win the ABCC Overall business of the year award, sponsored by Ernst & Young.
Speaking about the shortlist, Raj Kandola said: “The judging panel was hugely impressed by the outstanding calibre of applicants for this year’s ABCC Awards.
“The depth of talent, innovation, and dedication on display made the task of selecting a shortlist incredibly challenging, with every business bringing something unique and valuable to the table.
“Congratulations to all those shortlisted – not only for excelling in their own fields but also for their contribution to strengthening and elevating our business community.
“Their achievements play a vital role in making our region a thriving, dynamic hub for entrepreneurship, growth, and opportunity.”
Tickets for the event are priced at £120 plus VAT per person.
A corporate table of 10 is priced at £1200 plus VAT and a platinum table of 10 with prime location seating and a VIP food menu is £1500 plus VAT.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact ABCC director Anjum Khan on [email protected]
Pictured: Winners of ABCC Awards 2024
