{"id":27709,"date":"2018-11-26T17:50:59","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T17:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/?p=27709"},"modified":"2018-11-26T18:14:20","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T18:14:20","slug":"a-flawless-event-at-edgbaston-saw-birmingham-awards-salute-the-city-regions-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/26\/a-flawless-event-at-edgbaston-saw-birmingham-awards-salute-the-city-regions-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"A flawless event at Edgbaston saw Birmingham Awards salute the city region\u2019s stars"},"content":{"rendered":"
Organisers Ifraz Ahmed and Anita Chumber juggled tasks to produce the best event yet in the Awards <\/strong>four year history. The technical team led by Manj at Purple Square Audio Visual were flawless. There are infinite technical minefields at events like this, it\u2019s incredibly rare to see it run like a Swiss watch mechanism. Great work guys, you deserve a huge shout out for this.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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    Our Amabassador and photographer Jas Sansi who has captured the event since it\u2019s inception in 2014 reports on what made it so successful.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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    Neither cold weather, Black Friday weekend traffic nor the construction projects that stress test the roads in Brum prevented 450 guests arriving at Edgbaston for the Birmingham Awards 2018. And what a fantastic event.<\/p>\n

    Gemma Hill and Dan Kelly welcomed guests to a sparkly night celebrating all that is fab about our part of the world. Both did a sterling job in keeping the night on schedule, no easy task with twenty Awards to distribute over an evening of entertainment, key note speeches and a three course meal following a welcome drinks reception.<\/p>\n

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    And talking of food, there was a boxing exhibition at the same venue with 29 fights listed, however Birmingham Awards had the undisputed heavyweight Champion of Catering, Mahirs Experience who knocked everyone out with dinners for winners.<\/p>\n

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    The judges were five respected leaders in the region\u2019s business community and headed up by Tony Elvin. Recognised as one of Birmingham\u2019s Power 250, Tony is General Manager at Touchwood Solihull having elevated Hotel du Vin to a whole new level. Still amazed the hotel group didn\u2019t rebrand the Colmore BID venue Hotel El Vin. There\u2019s still time.<\/p>\n

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    So the recipe for a successful night was written; the audience of finalists, their support networks, friends and family did the rest. A night to remember. Let\u2019s take a look at the winners.<\/p>\n

    Best Shopping Experience \u2013 New Square West Bromwich<\/strong>\u00a0@newsquarewestb<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u200f<\/p>\n

    I was over the moon to see this regeneration project succeed. Local MP Tom Watson who has been instrumental in much of the town\u2019s renaissance will be delighted to read about it. The worthy winners were presented with their trophy by Anjum Khan from Award sponsors, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.<\/p>\n

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    Independent Retailer of the Year \u2013 Spectacle Emporium<\/strong>\u00a0@Spec_Emporium<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Independents give a place a unique offer and its impossible to quantify the value they bring along side the high street multiples.<\/p>\n

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    Best Apprenticeship Employer Award \u2013 Severn Trent Water\u00a0@<\/a>stwater<\/strong>\u00a0\u200f<\/p>\n

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    Community Initiative \u2013 Suited for Success<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0@SuitedForBham<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A team I had the pleasure to meet with LoveBrum. One of the barriers for securing a job is having suitable clothing for interview. Suited for Success address this and have been instrumental in transforming lives through employment. Well done guys.<\/p>\n

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    Social Enterprise of the Year \u2013 Devenish Girl Bakery<\/strong>\u00a0@Devenishgirlb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Super pleased to see Melanie join Deputy Vice Chancellor from Headline Sponsor, Birmingham City University to collect this award. Great work Mel.<\/p>\n

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    Contribution to Education \u2013 Services for Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Professional of the Year \u2013 Clive Read (VWV)<\/strong>\u00a0@Cliveread4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Arts & Culture Award \u2013 Birmingham Hippodrome<\/strong>\u00a0@brumhippodrome<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Fresh from receiving The President\u2019s Award at the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce, Mike Hopkins from our Diamond Sponsor\u00a0South and City College presented Birmingham Hippodrome with their first of two awards.<\/p>\n

    Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the city\u2019s gems staging world class performances. They reach out to the community promoting inclusion and inspire the next generation to realise the power of story telling on the stage. Bravo, team.<\/p>\n

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    Venue of the Year \u2013 Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery\u00a0@<\/a>BM_AG<\/strong><\/p>\n

    At the very heart of Birmingham stands the breath taking Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. It never fails to inspire, delight and surprise me even after almost half a century of visiting.<\/p>\n

    An exhibition, WOMEN POWER PROTEST celebrating the 100 years anniversary of women winning the right to vote is on show at The Gas Hall, one of many spaces the Gallery has available to host incredible events.<\/p>\n

    The Round Room which houses Jacob Epstein\u2019s Lucifer can be used for unique drinks receptions, the Devil is always in the detail. Congratulations to all of the team.<\/p>\n

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    Excellence in Media Award \u2013 Ed James<\/strong>\u00a0@edjames_<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Heart FM breakfast host and partner at HDY Agency was invited to the stage by his radio co-presenter Gemma Hill and category sponsor dluxe Birmingham and Solihull\u2019s Lilith Holsey-Sheppard to pick up this very well deserved award.<\/p>\n

    Ed James is a fantastic event host and ambassador for Brum. He\u2019s also one of the nicest people you could meet. He introduced me Johnny Rotten a few years ago who went on to tell me my camera flash was fu**ing blinding him! As a fan of The Sex Pistols, it genuinely remains one of my happiest memories as a photographer. Well done Ed.<\/p>\n

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    Blogger of the Year \u2013 Ruth Millington<\/strong>\u00a0@ruth_millington<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    This was an incredibly strong category and one of the most important ones given the influence media, print and social has on our lives.<\/p>\n

    I was delighted to see Ruth win this award because she operates in both spheres, traditional print and social media. Ruth also has a unique online influence focusing on Art & Culture, something the Arts Council describes as having immeasurable benefit to Society, Health & Wellbeing, Education and the Economy.<\/p>\n

    Arts & Culture contributes \u00a320 Billion to the UK economy and employs 162,000 people. The industry needs influencers like Ruth Millington to generate footfall and focus eyeballs on our region\u2019s priceless collections especially to younger audiences who operate exclusively across digital platforms.<\/p>\n

    Ruth\u2019s twitter is @ruth_millington, reach out.<\/p>\n

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    Bar of the Year \u2013 Malmaison Birmingham<\/strong>\u00a0@BirminghamMal<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Restaurant of the Year \u2013 Laghi\u2019s Deli<\/strong>\u00a0@LaghisDeli<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Sporting Initiative of the Year \u2013 City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club<\/strong>\u00a0@cob_rockets<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u200f<\/p>\n

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    Best Use of Social Media \u2013 Birmingham Hippodrome<\/strong>\u00a0@brumhippodrome<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    50,000 followers can\u2019t be wrong.<\/p>\n

    Businesswoman of the Year \u2013 Sophia Cooper \u2013 OneFitMama<\/strong>\u00a0@OneFitMamauk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Businessman of the Year \u2013 Sam Piri ITAE Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Small Business of the Year \u2013 Oxbridge Home Learning<\/strong>\u00a0@OxbridgeHome<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Business of the Year \u2013 Rimilia<\/strong>\u00a0@rimilia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Young Achiever of the Year \u2013 Matthew Loughrey<\/strong>\u00a0@gentinghotelRWB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Special Recognition Award \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Kari Lawler\u00a0@KariLawler<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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    Brummie of the Year \u2013 Tim Andrews & PJ Ellis (Joint winners)<\/strong>\u00a0@TIMjohnANDREWS<\/strong><\/a>@BRUMMIE_PJ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    A wonderful penultimate end to the evening with this award going to two of the most well known business leaders in Brum.<\/p>\n

    Tim Andrews paid tribute to his father dedicating the award to him. PJ Ellis said he was humbled and not expecting the honour. Very well deserved for two great individuals who have collectively raised \u00a32 Million for causes in the city region. Great work gents.<\/p>\n

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    Lifetime Achievement Award \u2013 Rustie Lee<\/strong>\u00a0@Rustie_Lee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Rustie Lee burst onto television sets in the 1980s and was unlike anything that had been seen before in a medium that failed to reflect the demographics of the country.<\/p>\n

    Rustie was a breath of fresh air, you instantly warmed to her. I always looked forward to her food programs that introduced Caribbean foods to audiences who may never have seen a Caribbean takeaway or restaurant.<\/p>\n

    The survival of all media is dependent on its ability to echo the voices of those who are accessing it. Rustie Lee\u2019s immense contribution saw the transition from Black and White television to the age of colour, and I\u2019m not talking about the screen resolution.<\/p>\n

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    And that\u2019s it. Thank you to everyone who made Birmingham Awards a night to remember.<\/p>\n

    The Birmingham Awards are grateful to all our judges for there hard work and commitment: Head Judge Tony Elvin, Paul Faulkner, Kate Canty, Safaraz Ali & Paul Cadman.<\/p>\n

    A big thanks to all our sponsors and supporters including headline sponsor Birmingham City University, Diamond Sponsor South & City College Birmingham, BCU Business School, BootCamp Media, ART Business Loans, Pathway Group &\u00a0Riverdale Insurance.<\/p>\n

    Not forgetting our supporting sponsors\u00a0Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Hollywood Monster,
    \nHotel Du Vin, NA Consulting, 8 Outdoor Media, LUV Entertainment, Vibrant Networks, It Is Pr, Purple Square and Media Partner Dluxe Magazine.<\/p>\n

    Finally a\u00a0special\u00a0thank you for supporting LoveBrum in making Birmingham an even better place.<\/p>\n

    See all the images from #BrumAwards18 on Flickr
    \nJas Sansi: \u00a0    https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jassansi\/albums\/72157703958909475<\/a>
    \nSocial Frames:\u00a0    https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/socialframes\/albums\/72157703954311835<\/a><\/p>\n

    Facebook link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.10156874271116419&type=1&l=2f175d4a9f<\/a><\/p>\n

    Please comment, tag and share. Let me know what you think? Look forward to seeing you all at Birmingham Awards 2019.<\/p>\n

    Jas Sansi is a freelance photographer based in Birmingham, an Ambassador for the Birmingham Awards, a trustee for LoveBrum and contributor to The Asian Today<\/p>\n

    @jassansi<\/a>\u00a007930 837 505<\/p>\n

    For more updates visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.birminghamawards.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

    List of Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Restaurant of the Year \u2013 Laghi\u2019s Deli<\/strong>2. Bar\/Pub of the Year \u2013 Malmaison Birmingham<\/strong>3. Best Shopping Experience \u2013 The New Square West Bromwich<\/strong>4. Independent Retailer of the Year \u2013 Spectacle Emporium<\/strong>\n

      5. Art & Culture Award \u2013 Birmingham Hippodrome<\/strong><\/p>\n

      6. Business of the Year \u2013 Rimilia<\/strong><\/p>\n

      7. Small Business of the Year \u2013 Oxbridge Home Learning\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      8. Businessman of the Year \u2013 Sam Piri ITAE Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

      9. Businesswoman of the Year \u2013 Sophia Cooper OneFitMama\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      10. Community Initiative\/Charity \u2013 Suited For\u00a0Success<\/strong><\/p>\n

      11. Excellence in Media Award \u2013 Ed James<\/strong><\/p>\n

      12. Sporting Initiative \u2013 City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      13. Young Achiever \u2013 Matthew Loughrey \u2013 Genting Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

      14. Special Recognition \u2013 Kari Lawler<\/p>\n

      15. Venue of the Year- Birmingham Museum\u00a0& Art Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

      16. Social Enterprise \u2013 DevenishGirl Bakery<\/strong><\/p>\n

      17. Blogger of the Year \u2013 Ruth Millington<\/strong><\/p>\n

      18. Contribution to Education \u2013 Services for Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

      19. Best Apprenticeship Employer Award \u2013 Severn Trent Water\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      20. Professional of the Year \u2013 Clive Reed VWV<\/strong><\/p>\n

      21. Best use of Social Media or Marketing Campaign \u2013 Birmingham Hippodrome<\/strong><\/p>\n

      22. Brummie of the Year \u2013 Tim Andrews & PJ Ellis<\/strong><\/p>\n

      23. Lifetime Achievement \u2013 Rustie Lee<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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