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3Asian Voice & Gujarat Samachar 2011

Political&Public Life Awards

There are awards and awards- all of which play a useful part in recognisingoutstanding individuals who contribute so much in their different ways to makeour lives rewarding and satisfying.

Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards have a unique tradition. Readersand well wishers of every ideological, ethnic and religious hue nominate peoplewho, in their view, fit one of two categories.

There are no conditions whatsoever in their choice, but the selection in eachcategory is a test for the panel of judges, whose contribution in picking out thedeserving candidates is deeply appreciated. It gives me satisfaction to see thatthere are outstanding individuals from Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani and nativeborn British communities.

Every one of you who are recipients of these awards deserve our heartiest congratulation. May you reachan even higher level of public acclaim for your services to the community and may you make Britain an evengreater country than it already is.

Finally, I must thank Rt Hon Keith Vaz, MP for helping us in so many ways. Many thanks also due to themembers of my team for making this occasion such a success!

C B PatelPublisher / Editor

The Multicultural Britain

Outstanding AchieversOn behalf of the panel of judges, I am delighted to welcome you to the fifth annualAsian Voice Political and Public Life Awards at the House of Commons.

Founded decades ago by the doyen of British Asian Publishing, thelegendary CB Patel, the Asian Voice newspaper has the largest readership amongst the Asian community inBritain. It has been at the forefront of ensuring that the issues of concern to Britain’s glorious multiculturalsociety are brought into the public domain. It is one of a number of media that is the bridge betweencommunities. Britain’s 5 million ethnic minority community reads one of more of these media outlets everyweek.

The British Asian community has made a great contribution to our country. We are key stakeholders inpolitics, industry, business and even show business. Tonight we celebrate the achievements of a few of them.People such as Nirmal Sethia who is tonight’s winner of the Lifetime achievement award, Leicester City FootballClub and their new Asian owners, and charities such as Path to Success which represent just one of manyways in which the community gives something back.

But the uniqueness of these awards is that they are held in the mother of Parliaments and that theyhonour and recognise political figures who have really impressed the British Asian community. One of lastyear’s winners went on to become Prime Minister!

This year recognises three of Parliament’s vintage new intake, Nadim Zahawi (Conservative), JulianHuppert (Liberal Democrat) and Anas Sarwar (Labour). Each one has cut an impressive figure in the chamber.They will end up in our view where the following three successful award winning politicians have, Ed Daveythe Junior Minister of the Year, Michael Gove the Cabinet Minister of the Year, and Ed Miliband the Leader ofthe Opposition.

I hope the evening will be remembered as one where we celebrate achievement but also look to thefuture. We remain citizens of the most multicultural country in the world and you tonight are a mirror of thatworld.

Rt. Hon Keith Vaz MP

Rt Hon Keith Vaz, MP

Chair, Home Affairs Committee

HOUSE OF COMMONS

LONDON SW1A 0AA

17th February 2011

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Parliamentarian of the YearRt. Hon Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Opposition

Ed Miliband was elected Leader of the Labour Party in September 2010 in a dra-matic end to a remarkable campaign. His election captured the imagination of hisparty. Before entering parliament, Ed worked briefly as a journalist and later withGordon Brown and the Labour government. Elected to represent Doncaster Northin 2005, he served in the Labour government from 2007 to 2008 as Minister forthe Cabinet Office and as Secretary of State for Climate Change between 2008and 2010. Ed’s nomination this year for Parliamentarian of the Year recognises thehuge impact his arrival as Labour’s youngest ever Leader has had on the parlia-mentary landscape.

Conservative Minister of the Year Rt. Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Education

Michael Gove entered Parliament in the 2005 general election as the MPfor Surrey Heath and was seen as one of the young up-and-comingConservative MPs which included current Prime Minister David Cameronand Chancellor George Osborne. In July 2007, he was as the ShadowSecretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, and after the 2010election he reprised this role in Government. Prior to his Parliamentarycareer, Michael was a journalist. Michael’s nomination as Cabinet Ministerof the Year is a reflection of the vision and initiative he has shown in hisdemanding role as Education Secretary.

List of the Laureates

Ed became Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton in 1997 andwas appointed the party’s economics affairs spokesman in 1997. After the2001 election he joined the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Chief Secretaryto the Treasury, the first of a number of shadow roles, including shadow-ing the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister with responsibility for localgovernment and the regions, Shadow Education and Skills Secretary andShadow Trade and Industry Secretary. The variety and depth of his parlia-mentary career makes Ed a worthy winner of this year’s Junior Minister ofthe Year category.

Junior Minister of the YearEd Davey MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State

(Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs)

Tariq Anwar is a distinguished Lucknow raised India-born and British filmeditor most recently acclaimed for his editing of the hotly-tipped Oscarnominated the King’s Speech. Tariq’s editing career includes iconic featurefilms including American Beauty, Stage Beauty, Revolutionary Road.Although now celebrated as a feature film editor, Tariq was first nominat-ed for a BAFTA television award for the TV Miniseries Oppenheimerbefore his breakthrough in film with Nick Hytner’s Madness of KingGeorge for which he also did some second unit directing. He has beenawarded the BAFTA Film Award for Best Editing for American Beauty, afilm that he was also nominated for an Oscar. In a role that is often over-looked by film lovers but is critical to the success of any Hollywood block-buster, Tariq Anwar’s nomination this year for an Academy Award for FilmEditing for The King’s Speech is richly deserved and recognises his role inthe success of arguably the film of 2010.

Special Award for Achievement in Film – The Kings SpeechTariq Anwar, Film Editor

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Labour Backbencher of the YearAnas Sarwar MP, Glasgow Central

Anas Sarwar has been the MP for Glasgow Central since 2010. Born andbrought up in Glasgow, he has been involved in a number of local cam-paigns, notably 'Carry a Knife, Go to Jail' and 'A fairer deal for Glasgow'.Even before becoming an MP his political aptitude was recognised and hewas awarded ‘future political force’ at the YSME Awards in 2008 and‘Scottish Sun's Best New Scottish Politician 2009’ at the Scottish VarietyAwards. Since joining Parliament he has spoken passionately againstbanker’s bonuses and Scottish affairs and it is this dedication that led tohim being awarded Labour Backbencher of the year.

Julian Huppert MP for Cambridge was elected to Parliament in May 2010and has quickly established himself as one of the most refreshing andexciting MPs to have been elected in the last General Election. Havinggrown up and studied in his constituency of Cambridge, becoming aresearch scientist and trying to develop new anti-cancer drugs before mov-ing into politics. In Parliament, as an anti-fees campaigner over fifteenyears Julian was one of only 21 Liberal Democrats to rebel against theincrease in tuition fees and even tabled an unsuccessful amendment tocompletely phase out all student fees. In January 2011, Liberal DemocratParty members voted Julian Huppert as the most impressive new LiberalDemocrat MP elected in 2010.

Liberal Democrat Backbencher of the YearDr Julian Huppert MP, Cambridge



Conservative Backbencher of the Year Nadhim Zahawi MP, Stratford-on-Avon

Nadhim was elected the Member of Parliament for Stratford on Avon inthe May 2010 election. Politically active for many years, he stood as theParliamentary candidate for Erith and Thameshead in 1997 and was aCouncillor in Wandsworth from 1994 – 2006. Prior to entering Parliament,Nadhim was the Co-founder and CEO of YouGov, now one of the world’sleaders in political and business information gathering. From the momenthe delivered the "Rising Star" speech at the 1996 Conservative PartyConference, it was clear he was one to watch for the future. He hasexcelled in his role as MP which is why he so clearly deserves the awardof Conservative back-bencher of the year.

Paul Lewis is the Special Projects Editor at The Guardian. Having joinedthe newspaper in 2005 as a trainee, he has gone on to establish a careeras an investigative journalist both in the UK and worldwide. He alsoworked at the Washington Post as the Stern Fellow. In 2009, Paul wonthe Bevins prize for outstanding investigative journalism for revelationsabout police involvement in the death of newspaper seller Ian Tomlinsonduring the G20 protests and was recently named Reporter of the Year atthe British Press Awards 2010. Paul Lewis’s investigative flair and tenacityin handling exclusive stories certainly leaves him as a leader in the jour-nalism industry.

Journalist of the YearPaul Lewis, The Guardian

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Local Government Award (Joint Award)Lutfur Rahman, Mayor of Tower Hamlets

Lutfur Rahman made history by being elected the first Executive Mayor ofTower Hamlets and in the east London boroughs in 2010. He is also thefirst directly elected mayor of Asian descent in the United Kingdom andEurope. As a founding member of the Phoenix Youth Project he helpedprovide opportunities for learning and development for youth mainly fromdisadvantaged backgrounds. As Tower Hamlets Council Leader 2008-2010 he was the first to implement the London Living Wage. Now lead-ing Tower Hamlets as one of the host boroughs towards the LondonOlympics 2012 with housing and employment his key priorities, Lutfurstrives to ensure that each person has an equal, constructive chance tosucceed in life..

Dr Neeraj Patil, Mayor of Lambeth

Cllr Dr Neeraj Patil was re-elected as councillor for Lambeth for a secondterm and then unanimously elected as Mayor of Lambeth in May 2010.Belonging to a politically active family in Kamalapura, Dr Patil is a doctorby profession and also works as an Accident and Emergency Consultant.As Mayor of Lambeth, Dr Patil has set out his vision of responsibility andrestoring trust illustrated by his contued support for his three chosenorganisations which work hard to improve the lives of others: The SickleCell Society, The Springfield Community Flat and College of EmergencyMedicine.

Nirmal Sethia, Chairman of the Sethia Group, is the founder of the superpremium British tea company Newby Teas. Founded in 2000, Newby’smission to provide the best tea and tisanes through a commitment to qual-ity at affordable prices fufils Nirmal’s revolutionary mentality and objectiveof reviving the lost traditions of tea preservation, preparation and drinking,and the ancient flavours lost under the commercialisation of tea in the20th century. Having rapidly expanded from a limited range of Indian andCeylon tea, Newby has, within just ten years, become an internationallyrecognised brand offering 217 teas and tisanes in some of the mostfamous hotel chains including Hilton, Claridges, Jumeirah andIntercontinental. Under Nirmal Sethia’s guidance, Newby has been award-ed a record 31 Gold Medal at the UK’s Guild of Fine Food Retailers GreatTaste Awards transforming Newby into a giant of tea industry worldwide.

Lifetime Achievement AwardNirmal Sethia

Business in Community Kantesh Popat FIBA, Director – Finance House Limited

Kantesh Popat came to the UK from Uganda as a 9 year old boy. After fin-ishing school in Harrow and achieving his HND in Business Studies inHammersmith, he worked at various companies gaining the vital businessskills that have informed his later success. Today through his role as direc-tor for FIBA he has helped start up companies establish themselves andcloser to home he has organised finance for major community based proj-ects including community centres, student accommodation and educationinstitutions. His dedication to community achievement and the success ofsmall and medium sized businesses has made him the indisputable win-ner of this year’s business in community award.

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Columnist of the YearYasmin Alibhai Brown, The Independent

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown is a regular columnist for The Independent and TheEvening Standard but has also written for The New York Times, Time mag-azine and Newsweek. Also a critically acclaimed author and televisionbroadcaster, of which her film on Islam for Channel 4 was awarded,Yasmin can be expected not to deliver any given line. With an internation-al readership of millions, Yasmin’s mostly unpredictable, yet undeniablyunique and thought-provoking views has made her both friends and ene-mies but has led her to being awarded an MBE for services to journalismand the EMMA award for Best Print Journalist for her columns. YasminAlibhai-Brown writes what she believes as honestly as possible hercolumns, mixing the intensely personal with the political that distinguish-es her as a true master in her field.

Path to Success, founded and directed by Anita Choudhrie’s is the productof her vast experience of the charity world in India (Charitable Group ofHealing Hands, India). Her experience with the social work she undertookas a university student at Delhi University in New Delhi, brought an enor-mous awareness and knowledge about the many hardships that people suf-fer, most of whom are outside the mainstream of our society. Path toSuccess has helped achieved change in the destinies of people worldwideproviding overseas aid, relief and sharing in the transformation of the envi-ronment to help future generations. In July 2010 Mrs Choudhrie was award-ed the Globe Award in recognition of her outstanding charitable work.

Charity of the YearPath to Success, Anita Choudhrie

Business Person of the YearFukhera Khalid, Managing Director – Elbrook C&C & CHAK89

Fukhera Khalid is the currently the managing director of Elbrook C&C andCHAK89. Widely recognised as a leading Asian businessman and philan-thropist, he has come a long way from learning the business ropes fromhis father at 16. Developing one of the country’s most successful cash andcarries and setting up new venture CHAK89 with none other than ShahRukh Khan as the Brand Manager, is it Fukhera’s dedication, business acu-men and generous nature that made him the clear winner of BusinessPerson of the Year.

Contribution to Sport in the UKLeicester City Football Club

Leicester City Football Club, (The Foxes) are one of the most historic foot-ball clubs in England founded in 1894 and have won the League Cupthree times. Currently in the Football League Championship, LeicesterCity is leading the way on and off the field under the new leadership ofthe Thai-led consortia fronted by King Power Group’s Vichai Raksriaksorn.As results have improved with the management of Sven Goran Erikssonon the field, under the Football League’s Home Team Heroes initiative inthe Leicester City have allowed the community and fans to decide where£2 million is spent over a three year sponsorship program to developyouth and make a difference in their lives. They are an active promoter ofthe Respect and ‘Kick it Out’ racism campaigns in football and with thenew owner’s support have begun to reach out and spread the spirit offootball worldwide.

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Restaurant of the YearCurry Fever, Sunil Anand

The Curry Fever restaurant was founded over thirty years ago by KundanlalAnand and is currently managed by his sons Sunil Anand and Anil Anand whohave continued to run his empire. Many people may recognise the establishednames in the catering and hospitality world of Madhus and Brilliant restaurantswhich are managed by the extended Anand family. A champion of fine NorthIndian Punjabi and East African cuisine, the dishes on The Curry Fever’s menuare still enjoyed by generations of people including royalty and heads of state.Having achieved an array of accolades including ‘Best Restaurant in theMidlands’ by the Good Curry Guide and a ‘Curry Capital’ winner, today The CurryFever stands as one of the most successful restaurants providing excellence to amulticultural clientele.

TV Personality of the YearRudolph Walker

Most famously known for his present role as Patrick Truman on the BBC SoapEastenders, Rudolph Walker is not only a true pioneer of his industry but also aBritish national treasure. Born in Trindad and Tobago, Rudolph, was motivatedto come to England and further his career as a promising actor. His first break-through in the comedy series Love Thy Neighbour featured for the first time ablack actor playing a major character on mainstream prime-time television,whilst he has received critical acclaim for his role in the playThe Iceman Comethalongside Kevin Spacey. Awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 80th birthday hon-ours, it is his current role as Patrick Truman on Eastenders with his trademarktrilby cocked to one side that confirms Rudolph as one of the most versatile,resilient and admired actors and TV personalities of his generation.

Asian Broadcaster of the YearB4U

Having launched both B4U Movies and B4U Music in 1999, the network hassince been labelled as the foremost Asian channel to pioneer the Bollywoodgenre both in the United Kingdom and worldwide. B4U Music has been astrong platform for the revival of the golden oldies, for new upcoming artistsand Bollywood film soundtracks showcasing a variety of music videos thatexemplify the network’s diverse target audience. B4U provides the very best offamily entertainment for Bollywood fans across the world as well as includingstar-studded interviews and exclusive footage of the making of new Bollywoodfilms. In 2009 the channel was proud to launch the Bollywood Glitz magazine,which has gone on and proved to be the most popular publication showcasingthe magic of the world’s biggest movie scene for readers worldwide.

Face of Future AwardArjun Rajyagor, Winner of BBC One’s Junior Apprentice 2010

At 17 years old, Arjun Rajyagor was the first ever winner of the BBC One pro-gramme Junior Apprentice. As a self confessed maths fanatic who runs a com-puter repair business from his bedroom, Arjun impressed Lord Alan Sugar withhis creative skills and flair in the final where, after ten weeks of tough entrepre-neurial tasks, the last remaining candidates were asked to create the brandingand advertising campaign for a bottle of water. Arjun’s simple brand of ‘A Bottleof Water’ gave him victory over teammate Tim Ankers and meant he won the£25,000 prize to be used to undertake his own business venture.

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International Entrepreneur of the YearSubaskaran Allirajah, Group Chairman, Lycatel and Lycamobile

Subaskaran Allirajah is the Group Chairman of the Lycatel and Lycamobile Groupof companies. A high profile industry thought leader, visionary and entrepreneurwith over 15 years experience in the telecoms industry, Subaskaran has led thegrowth of the Lycatel business to over 9 million repeat calling card customersin seventeen global markets. Lycatel now generates over 1.6 billion minutes oftelecoms traffic per month and employs over 1,500 people, setting the bench-mark business model for the calling card industry. In 2006 the Lycamobile brandwas launched in the Netherlands which was soon followed with launches inAustralia and across Europe including Belgium, Switzerland, the UnitedKingdom, Italy, Sweden, Spain and Australia. Lycamobile now has over 6.5 mil-lion subscribers and has become the leading International prepaid mobileprovider. Subaskaran Allirajah’s enterprise, success and skill is worthy of theInternational Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Ranjit Mathrani is perhaps best known in the public sphere for his entrepreneur-ial success operating a chain of leading Indian restaurants including Michelinstarred Amaya as Chairman of Masala World. But, more recently in 2010, Ranjitwas appointed to the oldest civil office in Britain as the High Sherriff of GreaterLondon. Having first joined the British Civil Service in 1967 he has had a suc-cessful career as a senior merchant banker and the head of his own financialadvisory business, Vanguard Capital, advising governments and major corpora-tions. Ranjit’s non-political post of High Sherriff remains the Sovereign’s repre-sentative in the country for all matters relating to protection of the judiciary andthe maintenance of law and order which has in recent years focussed on crimereduction among young people.

Community AwardRanjit Mathrani, High Sherriff of Greater London

Professional of the YearProfessor Iqbal Singh

Professor Iqbal Singh has had a long and distinguished career in clinical medi-cine. Arriving in the UK in 1979, he was appointed consultant in the NHS with-in 5 years. Since then he has held various senior positions including Director ofMedical Education; Chairman of Ethical Committee and Chairman of MedicalExecutive Committee. In 2000 he was appointed Regional Advisor to thePresident of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and has continued to be a leadingfigure in service development for psychiatry of learning disability. As well as hisacclaimed clinical career he is also the President of the International FriendshipFoundation, which helps raise awareness of preventable medical conditions andfunds to award academic scholarships to poor and bright students. It is his ded-ication and success in raising the bar for clinical health care and his compassionto the community that makes him Professional of the Year.

Creative & Entertainment Company of the YearNaz Choudhry, FlexFX Productions

Flex FX Productions are the ‘UK’s Leading Bollywood Dance ProductionCompany.’ Established in 2003, Flex FX under the leadership of Naz Choudhuryhave created and produced spectacular productions nationally and internation-ally providing a platform for British Asian talent and creating opportunities inmainstream productions including Dhamaka in the Royal Albert Hall. Flex FX isa foundation for artists, promoters and students to work alongside each otherfor support, training and experience and has been recognised internationally forproviding excellence in arts and entertainment. Most recently Naz Choudhury’sBolly Flex received a standing ovation on Sky 1’s Got To Dance and will now goon to compete in the Live semi finals on 20thFebruary encouraging youngstersto follow his lead and endeavour to fulfil their dreams.

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2008Cabinet Minister of the yearRt Hon Ed Balls MPJunior Shadow Minister of the year Mark Francois MPConservative Backbencher of the yearLee Scott MPLabour Back Bencher of the yearRt Hon Martin Slater MPPolitician of the Year Rt Hon Simon Hughes MPJunior Minister of the yearBridget Prentice MPLifetime Achievement Award Southall Black SistersCampaigner of the year AwardMr Nathan KumarCommunity Award Mr Arjun VekariaEvent of the yearHindu Forum of Britain Face of the Future Tony LitFace of the FuturePreeya KalidasLifetime Achievement Award Darkus Howe Professional of the yearDr Shahrokh Mireskandari Asian Personality of the Year Baroness Sayeeda Warsi and Lord Nazir Ahmed

2009Opposition Parliamentarian of the year Sarah Teather MPParliamentarian of the year Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC MPGovenment Backbencher of the yearRobert Howard Marris MPCommunity AwardLord Dolar PopatInternational Entreprenuers of the yearMr Naresh Goyal & Mrs Anita GoyalEntreprenuer of the yearMr Bhanu ChoudhrieMedia Company of the year Ms Natasha MudharRestaurant of the yearMr Amin AliLifetime Achievement AwardMr Mohammed Ajeeb and Marsha SinghParliamentary Jounaist of the year Ms Ann TrenemanSpecial Award for International Achievement Slumdog MillionaireAsian Broadcaster of the yearMr Rajesh Rupani of Sony TV

Journalist of the yearMr Dipankar De SarkarPeer of the year Baroness UddinTV Personality of the yearMs Nina Wadia Professional of the yearCaroline Flint MP

2010

Politician of the year Rt Hon David Cameron MPLifetime Achievement Awards Rev Jesse JacksonLabour Parliamentarian of the year Stephen Pound MPLilberal Democrat Parliamentarian of the yearSimon Hughes MPConservative Parlaimentarian of the Year Damian Green MPMinister of the year Rt Hon Ed BallsTV Personalilty of the yearMr Nitin GanatraJournalist of the YearMs Shefali OzaSpecial Award for International Achievements Mr Som MandalMedia Company of the YearMs Sheena BhatessaRestaurant of the yearMoti MahalAsian Broadcaster of the Year Mr Dhruv GadhviCampaign of the Year Incredible India Parlaimentary Journalist of the YearMr Joe MurphyMale Entrepreneur of the yearDr Rami Ranger MBE, FRSAFemale Professional of the yearMs Rhaynukaa SoniNews Agency of the YearNDTVCommunity AwardMr Joginder SangerSports Personality of the yearMr Rendall MunroeFemale Entrepreneur of the YearMs Namita PanjabiMale Professional of the YearProfessor Jaspal




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