{"id":30051,"date":"2019-08-29T13:59:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T12:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/?p=30051"},"modified":"2019-08-29T14:06:17","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T13:06:17","slug":"the-19th-annual-asian-achievers-awards-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/29\/the-19th-annual-asian-achievers-awards-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"The 19th Annual Asian Achievers Awards Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 19th <\/sup>annual Asian Achievers Awards returns on Friday 6th <\/sup>September, in a glittering ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London\u2019s Park Lane. Highlighting the incredible achievements of South Asians in the UK, this year\u2019s nominees include, footballer\u00a0Yan Dhanda; BBC News Economics Editor,\u00a0Faisal Islam;\u00a0Amit Gudka, Co-Founder of Bulb Energy; England cricketer,\u00a0Adil Rashid; human rights activist,\u00a0Mandy Sanghera; Director of Communications for Pride London,\u00a0Asad Dhunna; and star of Netflix\u2019s\u00a0Chef\u2019s Table<\/em>,\u00a0Asma Khan.<\/p>\n

Actor,\u00a0Nitin Ganatra\u00a0will be joined by\u00a0Nisha Parmar, semi-finalist of BBC\u2019s\u00a0Masterchef UK\u00a0<\/em>to host the event, which this year brings to light the theme of \u2018Inclusivity\u2019, underlining the importance of pride, tolerance and the rich cultural diversity amongst all ethnic communities and groups of people.<\/p>\n

Mr. CB Patel, Publisher\/Editor, ABPL Group\u00a0says:\u201cThe shortlisted candidates of this year\u2019s Asian Achievers Awards represent the spirit of multiculturalism and equality. They truly encompass our theme of \u2018Inclusivity\u2019 with their progressive beliefs and outstanding accomplishments that are having a significant impact on the way we view our community and the world. It gives us great pride to showcase their achievements.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Since launching, The Asian Achievers Awards has helped to raise millions of pounds for various charities. This year, the chosen charity partner is\u00a0Yuva Unstoppable, a youth movement in India that works towards educating underprivileged children. The organisation is spread across 30 cities and consists of nearly 100,000 volunteers.<\/p>\n

The Asian Achievers Awards sponsors include\u00a0EY, Starling Bankand\u00a0Edwardian Hotels, with\u00a0Colors TV\u00a0on board as Media Partner.<\/p>\n

ASIAN ACHIEVERS AWARDS 2019 NOMINEES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Business Person Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neeraj Kanwar<\/strong>– Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Apollo Tyres<\/p>\n

Rooney Anand<\/strong>– Chairman of Casual Dining Group<\/p>\n

Vipul Vadera<\/strong>– CEO of Per-Scent<\/p>\n

Lord Waheed Alli<\/strong>– Fashion entrepreneur, former media tycoon, gay rights activist and Peer<\/p>\n

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Entrepreneur Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kush Kanodia<\/strong>– AbilityNet Trustee<\/p>\n

Herman Narula<\/strong>– Co-Founder and CEO of Improbable Worlds Limited<\/p>\n

Amit Gudka<\/strong>– Co-Founder at Bulb Energy<\/p>\n

Bankim Chandra<\/strong>– CEO Dotsquares<\/p>\n

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Woman Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anjali Ramachandran<\/strong>– Director, Storythings<\/p>\n

Ishani Patel<\/strong>– Co-Founder Lantum<\/p>\n

Neeta Patel<\/strong>–\u00a0\u00a0Chief Executive, New Entrepreneurs Foundation<\/p>\n

Asma Khan<\/strong>– first\u00a0British Chef to star in Netflix’s award-winning series Chef\u2019s Table<\/p>\n

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Professional Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asad Dhunna<\/strong>– Director of Communications for Pride in London and Founder of The Unmistakables<\/p>\n

Professor Dinesh Bhugra CBE<\/strong>– Emeritus Professor of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity<\/p>\n

Krishna Omkar<\/strong>– corporate lawyer and LGBTQ activist<\/p>\n

Prof Charanjit Bountra<\/strong>– Pro-Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Professor of Translational Medicine at the University of Oxford<\/p>\n

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Uniformed, Civil and Public Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranjit Lal Dheer OBE<\/strong>– Councillor, Dormers Wells, Cabinet member for Community Safety and Services and Deputy Leader of the Council<\/p>\n

Hafsa Qureshi<\/strong>– recruitment support for Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service<\/p>\n

Dr Rohit Shankar MBE, FRCPsych<\/strong>– Consultant Developmental Neuropsychiatrist and clinical director for the adult Intellectual Disability Neuropsychiatry services for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<\/p>\n

Dr Rangan Chatterjee<\/strong>– physician, author, television presenter and podcaster<\/p>\n

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Sports Personality Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adil Rashid<\/strong>\u2013 England Cricketer<\/p>\n

Yan Dhanda<\/strong>\u2013 Footballer, Swansea City<\/p>\n

Kabir Ali<\/strong>– former cricketer<\/p>\n

Harjeet Singh Bhania OBE<\/strong>– GB Men\u2019s wheelchair basketball Head Coach<\/p>\n

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Achievement In Media Arts & Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mukul Devichand<\/strong>– Executive Editor of Voice + AI at the BBC<\/p>\n

Asifa Lahore<\/strong>– Britain\u2019s first Muslim drag performer<\/p>\n

Raheem Mir<\/strong>– Kathak dancer challenging the concept of gender roles within Kathak<\/p>\n

Faisal Islam<\/strong>– Economics Editor of BBC News<\/p>\n

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Achievement In Community Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neelam Farzana MBE<\/strong>– Counsellor<\/p>\n

Onkardeep Bhatia<\/strong>– Founding member of City Sikhs Network<\/p>\n

Mandy Sanghera<\/strong>– International human rights activist and motivational Tedx speaker<\/p>\n

Naeem Rabbani Qureshi<\/strong>– Trustee of Ashiana Community Project<\/p>\n

www.asianachieversawards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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