{"id":11298,"date":"2015-11-30T12:46:32","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T12:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2015\/11\/30\/the-inaugural-birmingham-awards-a-huge-success\/"},"modified":"2016-01-11T16:14:23","modified_gmt":"2016-01-11T16:14:23","slug":"the-inaugural-birmingham-awards-a-huge-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2015\/11\/30\/the-inaugural-birmingham-awards-a-huge-success\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inaugural Birmingham Awards: A Huge success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Birmingham Awards in association with Big Johns did not disappoint!<\/h3>\n

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2015 was a fantastic year for Brum and it truly has ended with a bang. Billed as one of the biggest events of the year, Birmingham Awards in association with Big Johns did not disappoint!<\/strong><\/p>\n


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The Prestigious black tie event which took place on Friday 27th<\/sup> of November at the Edgbaston Stadium left audiences full to the brim with appreciation for Brum, as the city\u2019s people came together in full force to join finalists, sponsors, ambassadors and judges in a night of levity and entertainment.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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\u00a0The Birmingham Awards is the first of its kind to encompass a plethora of different categories celebrating everything from the best bars, restaurant and club to small businesses, the best individual business man and woman of the year, best independent retailer and best blogger, to name a few. <\/strong><\/p>\n


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Entertainment on the night included live music from the house band Elements of Song and the comedic smarts of Patrick Monahan and all female dhol group Eternal Taal. <\/strong>As well as antics from hosts DJ Dan Kelly and Raaj Shamji who left attendees tickled with their great humour and brilliant chemistry.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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There was a buzz amongst guests as the winners were finally revealed to eager audiences. <\/strong>Big Winners included Selfridges who took the award for \u2018Retailer of the Year.\u2019 Eloquent Praise Dance Academy who won the \u2018Art & Culture\u2019 award, Grand Central, who took home \u2018Excellence in Architectural Design,\u2019 Sabai Sabai who took home \u2018Restaurant of the Year\u2019 and <\/strong>Spearhead Compliance Training who won \u2018Business of the Year.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n


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in association with Big Johns and local charity partner LoveBrum, the event was a glamorous affair, with Special\u00a0guests including BBC\u2019s\u00a0The Apprentice<\/em>\u00a0candidates Gary Poulton and David Stevenson, BBC WM\u2019s Sunny and Shay, a special video message of thanks from Jasper Carrot, who picked up \u2018Brummie of the Year\u2019 and Sir Herbert Douglas Ellis, who was honoured on the night, with the esteemed \u2018Lifetime Achievement Award.\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n


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After the ceremony, guests loosened their ties and let down their hair for the kickin\u2019 After Party where host Dan Kelly showed off his DJ skills. <\/strong><\/p>\n


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The Birmingham Awards was a night to remember for guests and winners alike. Celebrating the city\u2019s people and their achievements \u2013the beating heart of Birmingham. The ceremony was also a social media Success and was Trending third on Twitter on the evening.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n


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A big thank you to our main sponsors Big John\u2019s and support by Edgbaston stadium, Irwin Mitchell, Birmingham City College, Hollywood Monster, Grand Central, Birmingham City University, South City College, Jas Sansi Photography, RUS Chartered Accountants, Hotel Latour, Birmingham City Council, JM Security, Subway and Henry Wong Harborne. Also our ambassadors including TAG Network Midlands, Miss England, Hollywood Monster, Punch Records, Ping Productions, Element of Song, The Business Growth Show and Headz Up Business. <\/strong><\/p>\n


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Also Thank you to our Events and PR Management Delicious PR and Prepared PR, our Wi-Fi partner for the evening Vibrant Network and our media print partners Dluxe Magazine and Gem Magazine. <\/strong><\/p>\n


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A\u00a0special thank-you to our judges Genelle Aldred, Tim Andrews, Lilith Hunt-Sheppard and Sacha Brooks. <\/strong><\/p>\n


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A Huge congratulations to the winners. We look forward to seeing you again next year for Birmingham Awards 2016!<\/strong><\/p>\n


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\u00a0#Brumaward2016<\/strong><\/p>\n


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The full list of winners of the Birmingham Awards 2015 include:<\/strong><\/p>\n


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RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nSabai Sabai (Thai Restaurant)<\/p>\n


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BAR\/PUB OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nThe Bubble Lounge (Hotel du Vin)<\/p>\n


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RETAILER OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nSelfridges<\/p>\n


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ART & CULTURE AWARD<\/strong>

\nEloquent Praise (Dance Academy)<\/p>\n


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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nSpearhead Compliance Training<\/p>\n


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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nSimkissGuy Recruitment<\/p>\n


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BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nPeter Murtha (Co-Founder Mr McQueen & Optima)<\/p>\n


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BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nKirsty Davies-Chinnock (Managing Director \u2013 Professional Polishing\u00a0Services Ltd)<\/p>\n


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COMMUNITY INITIATIVE\/CHARITY\/VOLUNTEER<\/strong>

\nLadies Fighting Breast Cancer<\/p>\n


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SPORTING INITIATIVE<\/strong>

\nDwarf Sports Association UK<\/p>\n


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YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nJoshua Williams (Model)<\/p>\n


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VENUE OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nHyatt Regency<\/p>\n


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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE<\/strong>

\nEvolve (Helping Children)<\/p>\n


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BLOG\/BLOGGER OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nFull to the Brum (Laura Creaven)<\/p>\n


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CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION<\/strong>

\nIsa Mutlib<\/p>\n


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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong>

\nSir Herbert Douglas\u00a0Ellis<\/p>\n


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INNOVATIVE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nLoki Wine<\/p>\n


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EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN<\/strong>

\nGrand Central<\/p>\n


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BRUMMIE OF THE YEAR<\/strong>

\nJasper Carrott<\/p>\n


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