{"id":24329,"date":"2017-10-10T13:40:09","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T12:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/?p=24329"},"modified":"2017-10-10T13:40:09","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T12:40:09","slug":"third-birmingham-awards-rousing-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2017\/10\/10\/third-birmingham-awards-rousing-success\/","title":{"rendered":"THE THIRD BIRMINGHAM AWARDS A ROUSING SUCCESS!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday evening saw the third Birmingham Awards take place at the Edgbaston Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>With over 450 people in attendance we brought together the very best individuals and organisations our glorious city has to offer for a night of honour, recognition and celebrating being proud and being brum. <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>#<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">B<\/span>Proud #<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">B<\/span>Brum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Birmingham Awards was once again headline sponsored by Birmingham City University, alongside category sponsors Pathway Group, Riverdale Insurance &amp; South &amp; City College Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p>Host Raaj Shamji, known for his flamboyance and infectious humour, and his eclectic band kept the guests entertained with their unique brand of wit, wonder and flair. They brought a sense of cabaret, zest and fun to the night that kept everything up and lively.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-24332\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527419882_fcab3bbc8f_z_d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527419882_fcab3bbc8f_z_d1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527419882_fcab3bbc8f_z_d1-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527419882_fcab3bbc8f_z_d1-586x420.jpg 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/>Live music was provided by the Walsall Wallaz and Beat Asylum, guests were also treated to a stunning performance from CircusMash.<\/p>\n<p>Drinks were in full flow courtesy of our drinks sponsor NA Consulting and food was provided by Simply Mahirs. The delectable cuisine was perfectly fitting for a night celebrating the very best Birmingham has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, when it came to the winners, the level of excitement and tension was palpable. Some of the most coveted awards and winners of the night included Brummie of the year which went to James Wong and Lifetime Achievement Award which was awarded to Tom Ross. The crowd moved to the after party after the awards was over, which saw yet more fun, laughs and partying.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"st\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24331 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527432592_4281169c43_z_d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527432592_4281169c43_z_d1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527432592_4281169c43_z_d1-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/37527432592_4281169c43_z_d1-586x420.jpg 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/>The Birmingham Awards are grateful to all our judges for there hard work and commitment: Safaraz Ali, Tim Andrews, Judith Armstrong, Debbie Assinder, Paul Cadman, Tony Elvin and Ed James.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finally a big thanks to all our sponsors and supporters including Headz Up Business, Tag Network Midlands,Vibrant Networks, Hollywood Monster, Hotel Du Vin, Visit Birmingham, Dluxe Magazine, Jas Sansi &amp; Social Frames.<\/p>\n<p>Next year\u2019s Birmingham awards is already being planned and looks set to be even bigger, better and brighter &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>#<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">B<\/span>Proud #<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">B<\/span>Brum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We look forward to seeing you all next year on 24<sup>th<\/sup> November 2018 at Edgbaston Stadium!<\/p>\n<p>Click the link below for photos from the big night.<\/p>\n<p>Jas Sansi: <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/1e4zxM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/1e4zxM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Social Frames: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tinyurl.com\/brumawards17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tinyurl.com\/brumawards17<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Booth: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/Fz7o89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/Fz7o89<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>List of Winners <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>1. Restaurant of the Year &#8211;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> CARTERS OF MOSELEY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>2. Bar\/Pub of the Year &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THE PRINCE OF WALES MOSELEY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>3. National Retailer of the Year \u2013 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SELFRIDGES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>4. Independent Retailer of the Year &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">J J RUDELL &amp; CO <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>5. Art &amp; Culture Award &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CIRCUSMASH<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>6. Business of the Year &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">FRACINO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>7. Small Business of the Year &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">LIGHTBOX DIGITAL <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>8. Businessman of the Year &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SIMON WARD \u2013 INSPIRED THINKING GROUP<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>9. Businesswoman of the Year &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">REBECCA SIMKISS \u2013 SIMKISS GUY<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>10. Community Initiative\/Charity &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BIRMINGHAM MIND<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>11. Excellence in Media Award &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BIRMINGHAM UPDATES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>12. Sporting Initiative &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BIRMINGHAM CITY LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>13. Young Achiever &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">BEN FRANCIS \u2013 GYMSHARK <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>14. Venue of the Year- <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THE ICC<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>15. Social Enterprise &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">MISS MACAROON<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>16. Blogger of the Year &#8211;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> MEAT &amp; ONE VEG<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>17. Contribution to Education &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ASTON UNIVERSITY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>18. Best Apprenticeship Employer Award &#8211;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> SEVERN TRENT <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>19. Professional of the Year &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">DEE KUNDI \u2013 VWV<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>20. Best use of Social Media or Marketing Campaign &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SOUP TO NUTS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">21. Judges Award<\/span> \u2013 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CONNECT DISTRIBUTION<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>22. Brummie of the Year \u2013 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">JAMES WONG<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>23. Lifetime Achievement \u2013 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TOM ROSS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday evening saw the third Birmingham Awards take place at the Edgbaston Stadium. With over 450 people in attendance we brought together the very best individuals and organisations our glorious city has to offer for a night of honour, recognition and celebrating being proud and being brum. #BProud #BBrum The Birmingham Awards was once again [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,112],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news","category-top-stories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24329"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24329\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}