"They harbour a special place in the community"
The 22nd Asian Achievers Awards is set to take place on September 20, 2024, at Hilton Park Lane, London, and the shortlist has been announced.
Established in 2000, the event is the UK’s most renowned celebration of South Asian success.
These awards recognise the outstanding contributions of the South Asian community across various fields including politics, business, arts, and community service.
Supported by media partners Lyca Radio, Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar, the awards have consistently upheld their reputation as a beacon of excellence and prestige within the community.
Pratik Dattani, Managing Director of EPG, shared his enthusiasm for the 2024 Asian Achievers Awards, saying:
“The Asian Achievers Awards aim to celebrate Asian excellence across the UK.
“They harbour a special place in the community, documenting our growth and contribution to life in the country over the last two decades.
“We have been impressed by the breadth and calibre of nominations from across the country that came in this year, which show quite how extensive our positive contribution is across all aspects of British life.”
The 2024 shortlist reflects an array of diverse talents and achievements.
Notable figures include Neeraj Kanwar, the managing director of Apollo Tyres, singer Abi Sampa and Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury.
The shortlist was picked from over 500 nominations, narrowed down to four candidates per category ensuring equal representation of male and female achievers.
The judging panel boasts a distinguished lineup.
These include Umer Khan OBE, Commander of City of London Police; Lubna Shuja, Immediate Past President of the Law Society of England and Wales and Myles Stacey OBE, former advisor to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
Their collective expertise and diverse backgrounds embody the spirit of the Awards, ensuring that the winners truly represent the pinnacle of South Asian achievement in the UK.
Nitin Ganatra returns to host the event alongside news presenter Anila Dhami.
The former EastEnders star said:
“The Asian Achievers Awards celebrate the best of the awe-inspiring talent we have in the South Asian community today.
“Every year I come to these Awards and am impressed by the standard of nominations and the quality of the shortlist.”
“Just look back at the last two decades of winners and you’ll see the event has tracked the growth of our community for more than a generation.”
The Complete Shortlist for the Asian Achievers Awards 2024
Arts and Culture
Abi Sampa and Rushil Ranjan
Ariana Abawe
Nikesh Patel
Shreena Patel
Business Person of the Year
Neeraj Kanwar
Dr Neeraj Tripathi
Reuben Brothers
Sita Foxon
Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia
Community Service Person of the Year
Himanshu Jain
Iftikhar Chaudhri BCAv
Rashmi Becker MBE
Satpal Singh
Entrepreneur of the Year
Mustafa Ali, Sohail Ali, Muhammed Ibrahim of Chaiiwala
Sachinkumar Gupta
Suleman Raza MBE
Varun Bhanot
Dr Vanita Rattan
Media Person of the Year
Aditya Chakrabortty
Divia Thani
Shrutitrupathi Chopra
Tasnim Nazeer
Professional of the Year
Dr Kesar Singh Sadhra
Geeta Nayar
Rishi Bhuchar
Mamta Rani Singhal MBE
Sports Personality of the Year
Adil Usman Rashid
Hamza Choudhury
Nasser Hussain
Neil Taylor
Woman of the Year
Farzana Baduel
Leah Chowdhry
Natasha Asghar MS
Dr Nighat Arif
The winners will be revealed at the gala ceremony on September 20, 2024.
The event promises to be an evening of celebration, honouring the extraordinary accomplishments of South Asians who continue to shape the UK’s cultural, economic, and social landscape.
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