The prestigious 22nd Asian Achievers Awards, the UK’s most highly regarded celebration of South Asian success, is set to take place on September 20, 2024, at the illustrious Hilton Park Lane, London. These awards have recognised the outstanding contributions of the South Asian community across various fields since their inception in 2000.
Supported by media partners Lyca Radio, Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar, the Asian Achievers Awards are known for their commitment to honouring the achievements of South Asians in leadership roles spanning politics, business, arts, and civil society. 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 this year’s event, stating, “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.”
This year’s shortlist reflects a diverse array of talent and achievement, from business executives to sports personalities and media figures. Notable shortlisters include Managing Director of Apollo Tyres Neeraj Kanwar, the founders of Indian street food café Chaiiwala, singer Abi Sampa, television doctor Dr Nighat Arif, and Leicester City footballer Hamza Choudhury. The shortlist were selected from over 500 nominations, narrowed down to four candidates per category ensuring equal representation of male and female achievers.
The judging panel for the 2024 Awards boasts a distinguished lineup, including Umer Khan OBE, Commander of City of London Police; and 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.
Full Shortlist for 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
Winners will be revealed at the gala ceremony on Friday, September 20, 2024. This 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.
