Still time to enter Asian Business Chamber awards
Nine categories from which the Business of the Year will be selected are up for grabs at this year 's Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) annual awards on Saturday, November 19.
Winners will be revealed at a glittering dinner and ceremony at the ICC in Birmingham. Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday, 30 September.
Anjum Khan (pictured), director of the ABCC, said: “Companies can nominate themselves for an award.
“They are free to enter and open to all businesses regardless of whether they are a member of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce, or the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.
“All applications will be judged by an independent judging panel and the finalists will be announced in October. ”
Headline sponsors are Doug Wright (T/A McDonalds), Aston University and Lioncroft Wholesale Stores.
Doug said: “We are thrilled and proud to be supporting the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce as a headline supporter.
“They are a wonderful organisation who have been such an integral part of the region 's success over the past 35 years. We look forward to this key event and being part of what such be a fabulous night to celebrate all of their achievements.
Mark Smith, the executive director of business and regional engagement at Aston University, added: “We 're delighted to be again sponsoring the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards.
“It 's always an honour to be part of celebrating the remarkable achievements of businesses across the region. Made even more special as 2022 marks 75 years since the independence of both Pakistan and India. ”
Jason Wouhra, chief executive of Lioncraft, said: “Lioncroft Wholesale Limited are proud to be headline sponsors of the ABCC Awards 2022. The ABCC Awards, now in their 35th year are an excellent celebration of Asian business in the UK and a fitting recognition of the contribution the Asian community make to our economy and society as a whole.
“Lioncroft Wholesale Limited and East End Foods prior to that have been at the heart of serving thousands of Asian Food businesses for 50 years and we see first-hand the wonderful value that those businesses deliver to the economy and communities around the country.
“The Asian community is four per cent of the population and delivers nine per cent of the UK 's GDP, a most impressive statistic for a community that is no stranger to hard work and perseverance.
“We wish all the very best of luck to all our finalists for the awards this year. ”
Award Categories
- Outstanding Charity of the Year
- Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
- Outstanding Finance Business of the Year (Sponsored by SME Outsourcing).
- Outstanding Hospitality Business of the Year
- Outstanding Legal Services of the Year
- Outstanding Small Business of the Year
- Outstanding Start-Up Business of the Year
- Outstanding Tech Business of the Year (Sponsored by South and City College Birmingham).
- Outstanding Young Achiever of the Year (Sponsored by Aston University).
One winner will be crowned Overall Business of the Year
Anyone interested in sponsorship of the awards or more information should contact [email protected] for further information