The Awards were instituted to recognise, reward and honour high achievers among British Asians. Over the years the Asian community has made a significant contribution to the growth of the UK economy and the rich cultural diversity of British society.
During 2003/2004, in the city of London alone, there were 39,000 Asian-owned businesses, with a combined turnover of nearly £60 billion and employing 300,000 people. Piers Morgan, Former Editor of the Daily Mirror and News of the World was the Chief Guest for Asian Achievers Awards 2005. Lord Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the Olympic Organising Committee, London 2012 was the Chief Guest for Asian Achievers Awards 2006.
The Asian Achievers Awards were launched in 2001 and are designed to recognise and celebrate the success of British Asians across all sectors from Business, Arts, Sports and the Community. Now in its fifth year, the Awards are seen as one of the highest accolades that a British Asian can receive. In the past, winners have included film director, Gurvinder Chadha; Sir Gulam Noon; former England cricket captain, Naseer Hussain; entrepreneur, Karan Billimoria and Olympic silver medallist boxer, Amir Khan. Some of the past Chief Guests at the Awards have included Rt. Hon Paul Boateng, Baroness Valerie Amos and Rt. Hon Patricia Hewitt.
Asian Achievers Awards 2006: Official Sponsor - London School of Accountancy & Management
Chief Guest and attendees - 2006
We are privileged to have Lord Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the Olympic Organising Committee, London 2012, as the Chief Guest at this year’s awards ceremony. Guests will also include an impressive array of industry captains, high-level decision makers and influencers.
Guests: Keith Vaz, Leicester MP, Tony McNulty, Minister for Police and Security