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FOREWORD

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elcome to the 11th Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards. We are living in interesting times. The Brexit conundrum is all pervasive and our leaders have a tremendous task ahead of them. Be it a hard or soft exit, we must come to terms with the changes that lie ahead. I believe we can take heart from the fact that this nation has passed through many turmoils and come out better and stronger. History will bear me out.

The Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards gives us much cause to cheer despite the din of the prevailing uncertainties. Cutting across gender, race, faith and nationality we have made every endeavour to honour and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of women and men who have dared to challenge the norm and run the gauntlet of harsh challenges. We have also recognised businesses and institutions for their notable contribution to the British economy and to public life.

As in the past we received an overwhelming number of nominations from our readers and the wider community. An independent panel of judges, whose task I must add was arduous to say the least, deliberated and choose the worthy winners who come from diverse backgrounds and persuasions. The winners are revealed at the awards ceremony at the House of Commons.

I must also acknowledge the efforts of my colleagues at ABPL Group, and all those who were involved in organising another successful event.

Finally, I would like to thank readers of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar for their continued support in making this event possible.

CB Patel Publisher / Editor

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Cabinet Minister of the Year

Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP

Sajid Javid was born in Rochdale and raised in Bristol. After attending a local state school, he went on to read Economics and Politics at Exeter University. Before being elected MP, he worked in business and finance. Aged 25, he became a Vice President at Chase Manhattan Bank, later moving to Deutsche Bank in London to help build its business in emerging market countries. Sajid left Deutsche Bank as a senior Managing Director in 2009. In 2010, he was elected MP for the Midlands town of Bromsgrove. As an MP, he was a member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee from June to November 2010.

Javid served as a minister at HM Treasury, both as Economic Secretary to the Treasury from 2012 to 2013 and Financial Secretary to the Treasury from 2013 to 2014. He served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport from 2014 to 2015, and then as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills from 2015 to 2016. Since July 2016, he has served as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and the Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine. Sajid is married to Laura Javid and they are parents of four children, Sophia, Rania, Maya and Suli.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Shatrughan Sinha

Shri Shatrughan Sinha is a famous film star and a very popular grass roots political leader.

He is a social crusader, which is reflected in his sincere endeavours and deep commitment to social causes, especially the poor and downtrodden. Shatrughan Sinha wears many hats, as a superstar, a great social worker, a philanthropist, and a peoples’ representative, to name a few. Shatrughan was born in Patna, Bihar. In the year 1980, he married Poonam (née Chandiramani), herself a famous actress. They are gifted with twin sons, Luv and Kush, and a daughter, Sonakshi. In 1974, Shatrughan came into meaningful contact with Lok Nayak Shri Jaiprakash Narayan Ji and experienced his Peoples' Movement.

With the encouragement and blessings of Lok Nayak Shri Jai Prakash Narayan Ji, Shatrughan decided to enter politics serving the people of India. He became a member of India’s legislature in 1996, later serving as Minister for Health and Family Welfare, then Shipping, and continues to work with multiple NGOs and campaigns across India. He is a worthy and outstanding winner of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Shadow Cabinet Minister of the Year

Jonathan Ashworth MP

Jonathan Ashworth was elected Member of Parliament for Leicester South in a by-election in May 2011. Born in Salford in 1978, he attended Phillips High School and Bury College, and graduated with a BA Hons in Politics and Philosophy from Durham University, serving as the National Secretary of Labour Students in 2000. In October 2016 he was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Health by Jeremy Corbyn, having previously served as Shadow Minister without Portfolio and Opposition Whip. He has been Deputy Chair of the Labour Party since 2013, and sits on Labour’s National Executive Council. Jonathan was also in Ed Miliband’s front bench team as Shadow Cabinet Office Minister from October 2013. Before becoming an MP, he worked in the Treasury as a special advisor to Gordon Brown when he was Chancellor, and continued to work for Gordon Brown when he became Prime Minister. Outside of politics he is a keen book-worm and runner. His wife and he have two young children and live in Leicester.

Businessperson of the Year

Prema Subaskaran

Mrs Prema Subaskaran is the Chairperson of LycaHealth. She is also a Director of a number of companies within the Lyca Group. With a degree in bio-medical sciences, Prema is an entrepreneur with a passion for philanthropic, medical & community projects that are designed to support the most vulnerable people and communities across the world. In addition to her position at LycaHealth, Prema is a trustee of the Gnanam Foundation, the charity arm of the Lyca Group. Her vision for the Foundation is to develop the skills of the under-privileged and vulnerable and give them access to otherwise unattainable opportunities. Lycahealth is a customer-focused healthcare venture that brings top consultants to all its clinics specialising in a comprehensive array of medical conditions. These specialities range from cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, gynaecology, and orthopaedics to physiotherapy, sports medicine or sleep disorders. Additionally, LycaHealth offers access to the best MRI and low radiation CT scanners, digital X-ray, ultrasound and more. All patient healthcare records are accessible by both the patient and their clinicians anywhere in the world. Operating an “Apple store” type experience, patient satisfaction is paramount.

Lycahealth is accredited by all private insurers.

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Labour Backbencher of the Year

Laura Pidcock MP

Laura Pidcock was elected as a Member of Parliament for North West Durham in the 2017 election. She was born in North Shields, North Tyneside and raised in New Hartley and Seaton Delaval, Northumberland. Her parents were both active in politics; her mother was a social worker and her father worked in Meadow Well, North Shields, a notorious council estate which suffered rioting in 1991. She studied politics at Manchester Metropolitan University and was a mental health support worker before working within, then managing, the education team at anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card. Pidcock was a councillor on Northumberland County Council until 2017. Since her arrival in Parliament Pidcock has been very active on issues relating to health and social care and particularly active in opposing the roll out of Universal Credit in the North East. Pidcock was promoted to the position of Shadow Minister for Labour in early 2018.

Conservative Backbencher of the Year

James Cleverly MP

James Cleverly has been the MP for Braintree since 2015. He was born in Lewisham Hospital where his mother worked as a midwife and his father worked to build up a successful small business. Seeing how hard both his parents worked showed him the importance of supporting both businesses and the public sector. He spent much of my childhood in Chelmsford, and when he left school he followed family tradition and joined the army. At university he met his wife Susie, and they now have two sons, Freddy and Rupert.

His career was in magazine and digital publishing, and he worked on a number of market leading titles before setting up his own company. He understands how tough it is running a small business but also how rewarding it can be. He wants to see business grow and make sure people can get good quality local jobs. In 2012 Boris Johnson appointed him to the Chairmanship of the London Fire Authority, and he was made Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party in the recent reshuffle.

Liberal Democrat of the Year

Layla Moran MP

Layla Moran became the MP for Oxford West and Abington in the 2017 election. She lives in North Oxford and is a Physics teacher by profession, formerly working as a Head of Year in an international school. Currently, she works with an Oxford-based Education company to deliver revision courses. She read Physics at Imperial College and holds an MA in Comparative Education. Layla has an international background; her mother is a Christian Arab from Jerusalem, and her father is a British EU Ambassador. She has lived in many countries including Belgium, Greece, Ethiopia, Jamaica and Jordan and speaks French fluently along with some Spanish, Arabic and Greek. Layla has built her political career on community action. She started by leading a campaign to save a community centre at the end of her road. She is a proud community activist. As a candidate, she has campaigned to save local businesses, helped residents fight insensitive planning applications and fight for better schools provision. Her priorities for Oxford West and Abingdon include fighting for more school places, fairer taxation and better transport. Layla also advocates evidencebased solutions to environmental issues like flooding and is a strong supporter of science innovation and investment.

Sports Personality of the Year

Shinji Okazaki

Shinji Okazaki is a Japanese footballer who plays for Leicester City and the Japan national team as a forward or attacking midfielder. Internationally, he is currently the top active Japan national team goal scorer and third all-time in team history with 50 goals. He began his career at Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan before moving to Stuttgart in 2011. From Stuttgart he had a spell at Mainz until 2015 when he moved to Leicester. He won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016 and in the process became only the second Japanese player to ever achieve this feat. His performances in the 2015–16 season earned him the Asian International Player of the Year award in December 2016.

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Doctor of the Year

Dr Balu Pitchiah

Dr Balu is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in London. He works in the Primary Care Mental Health Service for the NHS in Kensington and is the Medical Director of the Emotional Wellness Clinic offering comprehensive, confidential and bespoke services aimed at preventing complications of common mental health conditions for his UK and International clients. He graduated from Stanley Medical College in Chennai, India, and came to the UK to complete his psychiatric training in Sheffield and Hertfordshire. He completed a MBA at Oxford University and has a special interest in "Emotions in Decision making". His unique experience in the world of finance, consulting and emotional wellness makes him a highly sought after consultant. His unique treatment approach is aimed at helping clients achieve their full potential and minimise the impact of their emotions on their work and family life. Dr Balu was the lead consultant in the team which set up one of the first mental health A&Es in North West London (NHS) and he is currently piloting the World's first Pay What You Want service for emotional Wellness.

Award for Community Service

Dal Babu

Dalwardin Babu OBE served 30 years in the Metropolitan Police and retired in 2013 as Chief Superintendent of Harrow Borough, having served in areas across London. After retirement he has undertaken community roles in a variety of sectors. This has included Non-Executive Director in the NHS at the North Middlesex University Hospital, Local Authorities Gang Prevention work and supporting the Counter Terrorism Command. In 2014 Dal set up Tottenham University, a Programme that supports 140 children each year from seven schools in Tottenham to attend university. They partake in activities including visiting the House of Commons and engaging with high profile speakers including Mr Speaker John Bercow MP, Reeta Chakrabarti, Sir Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen and Ian Hislop. In addition Dal has been a leading advocate of mainstreaming safeguarding for vulnerable individuals. This has led to him offering free training combining combatting CSE, gangs, and radicalisation to Mosques across the country. He continues to serve as a Trustee and volunteer on the boards of several charities including Age UK Harrow, Pedal Power and Artichoke. In his spare times he is an obedient servant to his daughters Shanti and Suraiya.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Naman Pathak

Owner of an affiliated real estate business in London, Naman Pathak, 28, established that success can come as early as one wants. The young property dealer has in the last three years, single-handedly developed 60 residential units across the city, reaching a gross development of approximately £20 million. It was Naman's training at the London School of Economics, that gave him a prior insight into the sector. Entering the field, he had the realisation that location and quality of stock determines success in the London market. He specialises in up and down areas within the M25, particularly those impacted by Crossrail.

He is now exploring new growth areas outside of London. Naman's ambitions are backed by a strong group of investors who stand by him for his fresh aspect and intuition.

Restaurant of the Year

Varsity Restaurant with Tariq Mahmood Tariq Mahmood grew up in Lincolnshire where his parents ran a small shop. Lifelong skills were learnt from an early age there as he worked part time at weekends. He attended the local Grammar School, went on to Queen’s College, Cambridge University where he studied Medicine and graduated in 1995.He subsequently worked in UCL hospital, King’s College Hospital and The Royal Free Hospital, training in orthopaedic surgery. At University he developed a friendship with Will Davies who later became his business partner. A chance meeting at The Westbourne pub over drinks they decided to start a gym in Cambridge called the Glassworks Health Club and Spa followed by The River Bar restaurant and The Varsity Hotel which is famous for its roof terrace. Over 185,000 people a year frequent the business. Notable guests include Prince Albert of Monaco, David Beckham and Daniel Craig. The business now employs 145 people full and part time some that have been there from the beginning, it has won numerous awards in leisure.

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New Business Entrant of the Year

Prabir Chattopadhyay

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Prabir Chattopadhyay grew up seeing his mother cook various Bengali dishes for the family and for the 15th-century Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata, India, where he was a shy and docile boy in the head priest clan. Prabir’s journey to being a chef has been very interesting. At the age of 18, he started off his career as a marine engineer and then moved to UK to complete his master’s degree. Prabir moved through the ranks at high-profile companies such as Pizza Express, Costa Coffee, Co-op Foods and Arcadia. However food is where his heart really belongs. With no formal training, he decided to venture into the food industry by launching Little Kolkata, bringing the authentic taste of Calcutta cuisine to London. Prabir’s cooking style and his recipes have been extremely well received with raving reviews from renowned food bloggers & critics. He has now been invited to be a part of a larger food festival.

Trade Unionist of the Year

Keith Birch

Keith Birch is regarded as one of Britain’s most admired trade union leaders in the field of diversity and equality. For over forty years, he has been a champion for the promotion of ethnic representation in the trade union and labour movement. As one of the key pioneers of equality in one of Europe’s largest trade unions, he has shaped the way in which the trade union movement deals with equality issues. He is a UNISON representative on the Labour Party National Executive Committee and chairs the Equalities Committee of the party. UNISON has promoted equality within the workplace, supported progressive legislation and worked with organizations which extend to all levels of the community to extend fair representation for all communities. Keith works closely with the equalities team across UNISON to ensure that all voices are heard and issues are taken forward. This includes support for matters of particular concern to Asian and other BAME communities and also those of our LGBT and disabled colleagues. Keith has said “Across all groups it is vital that women also gain an equal voice and representation and this continues to be central to the goal of achieving real equality for all”.

Airline of the Year

Jet Airways and Lydia Nazareth Jet Airways is an Indian airline that was founded in 1992, and based in Mumbai. In terms of market share and passengers carried it is the second largest Indian airline. Jet Airways serves 44 domestic destinations and 20 international destinations in 16 countries across Asia, Europe and North America. The airline’s first long-haul destination was London, England, launched in 2005. In 2001, Jet Airways was awarded the prestigious Air Transport World Market Development Award. Jet Airways prides itself in the human touch that is missing in many customer orientated organizations found in their hardworking and humble cabin crew. Jet Airways has achieved its reputation today through a high quality service and reliable, comfortable and efficient flights.

Enterprise of the Year

Mustafa Abed

Born in Iraq on the 11th June, 1993, Mustafa began his career at the age of 10, sweeping floors and washing hair at a local salon in Baghdad. At the age of 14, he fled to Britain seeking asylum with his mother, brothers and sister. After travelling by bus for days past dangerous checkpoints through Syria and Lebanon, and having their papers originally refused by the British Embassy, Mustafa was finally able to join his father in the UK. Once in the UK, he worked first 15-hour and then 17-hour days at other barbershops for years, working from the early morning until past midnight to learn the perfectionism and attention to detail which now define his own business. He opened his business, the internationally renowned hairdressers ‘The Privilege Salon’ in 2014, in what has become known as Britain’s Arab quarter, off the Edgware Road, and has developed a loyal following of local and prominent clients.

His customers today include numerous ambassadors, and even visiting royalty. In just 11 years he has achieved an amazing transformation of his life and that of his family, and he has contributed to the advancement of the British economy. He recently married, and lives in London with his wife and family.

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Public Service Award

Anirudh Singh and VFS

Anirudh is responsible for the operations of VFS Global services in Europe; he also manages the account which oversees operations in over 100 locations worldwide to assist the Home Office in handling UKV1 visa applications. In the past he has handled several key assignments for the company. As a Director of VFS India Services he was strategically involved with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in 20+ countries. Prior to that he was responsible for the company’s business development and acquired key businesses, expanding the company’s presence to over 30 countries and opening new markets in North Africa & South America. He has worked closely with the group’s research & Development wing and has registered two patents under his name. He has been with VFS Global since 2005 and has successfully implemented projects to manage the operations for the UK Border Agency, U.S Department of State, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration Refugees and Citizens Canada and many other governments. Anirudh started his career in this sector with ITC Ltd, one of India's foremost private sector companies. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business and a bachelor’s Degree in commerce.

Innovation in Business Award

Kulwinder Kumar Bagha

‘King of cakes’ Kulwinder Kumar Bagha's story is a classic rag to riches one. He arrived in the UK in 1983 and took to baking in 1990 and was the first Punjabi to open an eggless cake shop in Southall. His chain of shops named Kool Cakes has featured in various magazines and exhibitions and they are also the preferred cake providers for weddings and special occasions organised by various popular event organisers, caterers, venues and banqueting halls. Founder of the unique online cake ordering website Caker Street, his bakery has won several accolades, including a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest cake sculpture in 2014. Kool Cakes was chosen to provide a 5foot-tall cake for Celebrity Big Brother for one of the tasks. In June 2012, Kool Cakes had the honour to make and gift a 'Royal' cake to the Queen at Buckingham Palace during her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Kulwinder's wife, Salinder Kaur has also contributed immensely to the success of the business. They are actively involved in philanthropy and community service in the UK and India.

Television Channel of the year

Colors TV

‘COLORS’ is Viacom18’s flagship brand in the entertainment space in India. A combination of ‘emotions’ and ‘variety’, COLORS launched on 21st July 2008 offers an entire spectrum of emotions to its viewers. From Fiction shows to Format shows to Reality shows to Blockbuster Movies – the basket contains all ‘Jazbaat Ke Rang’. ‘COLORS’ is dedicated to promoting ‘Cohesive viewing’, through programmes like Naagin, Shakti…Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii, Udann, Karmphal Data SHANI, Maha Kaali, Kasam…Tere Pyaar Ki, Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Entertainment Ki Raat, Dil Se…Dil Tak, Rising Star, and Chandrakanta amongst others.

Arts & Film Award

Bhavna Talwar

Regarded among the leading women directors globally, Bhavna Talwar bagged the prestigious National film award for her debut film, Dharm. Her debut film, Dharm was screened and nominated for the coveted Camera D’or at the Cannes Film Festival. Among many firsts, Talwar is also among one of the few women directors to be nominated for the prestigious Gucci Group awards. A recipient of the ‘Karmaveer Puruskar’ for her work in the field of arts, she has also been a member of the Jury at leading festivals such as the Doha Tribeca film festival and Mumbai Film Festival among others. Talwar has also donned the hat of a film producer, committed to backing stories worth telling and has executive produced the critically acclaimed “The Eichmann Show” (starring Martin Freeman), “Romans” (starring Orlando Bloom) and the sci-fi film “Genesis”. ‘Heidi- Queen of the mountains’ (Bill Nighy, Mark Williams and Olivia Grant) marks director Bhavna Talwar’s first English feature and is slated for release end of this year.

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Winner of ‘Doctor of the Year’ category - Professor Nadey Hakim receiving his award from Eleanor Laing MP

Assistant Commissioner of Met Police, Mark Rowley QPM, receiving the ‘Public Service Award’ from the Deputy Speaker of HoC

Award being presented to the winner of ‘Shadow Minister of the Year’ Rt Hon Diane Abbott MP by Chief Guest Eleanor Laing MP

Gina Miller, winner of ‘Campaigner of the Year’ receiving the award from Eleanor Laing MP

Jimmy Desai receiving the ‘Pharmacist of the Year’ award from Eleanor Laing MP

‘Political Book of the Year’ award being presented to Sir Craig Oliver by Eleanor Laing MP

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Atul Patel of St George’s Medical Ltd being presented with the ‘Business Performance and Innovation in Health Industry’ award by Eleanor Laing MP

Veteran journalist H S Rao of the PTI being presented with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Chief Guest Eleanor Laing MP

Harnoop Aktar, winner of the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ receiving his award from Chief Guest Eleanor Laing MP

Dipti Mistry of Bhaarat Welfare Trust being given the ‘Award for Community Service’ by Eleanor Laing

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Dr Vijay Patel and Bhiku Patel being presented with the ‘Philanthropists of the Year’ award by Deputy High Commissioner of India to UK, Ambassador Dinesh Patnaik, Deputy Speaker of HoC Eleanor Laing MP and CB Patel

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Compere for the evening Sheena Bhattessa

Last year 2017 distinguished winners are:

Members of the UK Armed Forces and guests at the Political and Public life awards

CB Patel, Publisher/Editor of Asian Voice & Gujarat Samachar, Suryakant Varsani, Secretary, Kutch Leva Patel Community, Chief Guest Eleanor Laing MP, Laxman Mulji, Burntaok Builders and Dhirendra Patel, Corssville Builders

l Gina Miller (Campaigner of the Year) l Rory Stewart MP OBE (Minister of the Year) l Claudio Ranieri (Sports Personality of the Year) l Rt Hon Diane Abbott MP (Shadow Minister of the Year) l Mark Rowley QPM, Assistant Commissioner (Public Service Award) l Dev Patel (Actor of the Year) l Mary Ellen Powers (International Diversity Award) l Bhiku Patel and Dr Vijay Patel (Philanthropists of the Year) l Sir Craig Oliver (Political Book of the Year) l David Morris MP (Conservative Backbencher of the Year) l HS Rao, The Press Trust of India (Lifetime Achievement Award) l Jim Shannon MP (Northern Ireland MP of the Year) l Baroness Brady CBE (Peer of the Year) l Dipti Mistry, Bhaarat Welfare Trust (Award for Community Service) l Jimmy Desai (Pharmacist of the Year) l Harnoop Atkar (Young Entrepreneur of the Year) l St George’s Medical Ltd (Business Performance & Innovation in Health Industry) l Professor Nadey Hakim (Doctor of the Year) l Tim Farron MP (Liberal Democrat of the Year) Asian Voice & Gujarat Samachar 2018

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