IAB announces shortlist for 2013 awards
THIRTEEN businesses from the West Midlands are through to the final round of the Institute of Asian Businesses’ annual business awards 2013.
Nasir Awan, president of the IAB said each of the entries shortlisted within the four categories epitomised the exceptionally high standards set and achieved by the entrants.
He said: “We did expect fierce competition as the number of entries has exceeded those from last year. The reason given by the previous winners is that this award does open many other opportunities for the winners and those shortlisted, as well as helping to promote individuals and their businesses.”
The winners of the four awards, business person of the year, customer service of the year, young entrepreneur of the year and outstanding contribution to society will be announced at the IAB dinner at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on November 30.
There will also be a special President’s award, which will be announced on the night. The person has been chosen in recognition of their inspiration, achievements and efforts to help others.
Chief guest speaker at the dinner will be the man who founded two of Britain’s fastest-growing export companies after beginning his career as a cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken earning 35p per hour.
Raminder Singh Ranger, founder and chairman of Sun Mark Ltd and Sea, Air & Land Forwarding Ltd, subsequently managed 10 KFC stores and his two companies went on to win five Queen’s Awards for Export and Enterprise. He was awarded the MBE for services to British businesses and the Asian community.
Actor and comedian Kulvinder Ghir, star of the hit comedy, ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ and also of ‘Bend it like Beckham’ will be compere for awards ceremony.
Co-sponsors for the event are Birmingham City Council, KPMG and South and City College Birmingham. Award sponsors are Birmingham, Airport, Total Gas and Power and Irwin Mitchell. Drinks sponsor is Amadeus and Monsoon Venue Group
Shortlisted businesses are:
Business person of the year award
Azher Shareef – Property Link
Mahesh Raikar – Wrapchic
Mike Hopkins – South & City College Birmingham
Young Entrepreneur award
Omair Mahmood – Energy Advice Bureau Ltd
Pav Shergill – Monsoon Venue Group
Raman Bal & Pardeep Sooch – Growing Hotels
Contribution to society award
Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation
Edward’s Trust
Northfield Ecocentre
Customer service award
Adler Insurance
JM Security Systems
Payal Events
NEC Group
