News Release
2011 Asian Women of Achievement Awards
In association with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets
Call for Nominations
SEARCH BEGINS FOR BRITAIN’S MOST INSPIRING ASIAN WOMEN
Nominations are now open for the 2011 Asian Women of Achievement Awards, the most established and prestigious programme recognising inspirational Asian women in Britain.
Founded and chaired by author and entrepreneur Pinky Lilani OBE, and held in association with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, the awards champion the contribution made by Asian women across British business, public, cultural and political life.
Over their 12-year history, the Asian Women of Achievement Awards have recognised, and provided a platform for an exciting generation of Asian female groundbreakers – such as comedy actress Nina Wadia; civil rights activist Shami Chakrabarti; and Ruby McGregor-Smith, the first Asian woman to lead a FTSE 250 business.
In 2010, winners included Farah Ramzan Golant, CEO of the UK’s largest advertising agency AMV BBDO; BBC news correspondent Razia Iqbal; and comedian Shazia Mirza. Winners were also recognised in fields such as social and humanitarian activity and entrepreneurship.
Judges this year include Zarin Patel, chief financial officer at the BBC; Phil Smith, CEO at Cisco UK and Ireland; and Helena Morrissey, CEO at Newton Investment Management.
Last year’s ceremony was attended by HRH Princess Michael of Kent; Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities The Rt Hon Theresa May MP; James Caan, entrepreneur and star of TV’s Dragon’s Den; and film director Gurinder Chadha (It’s a Wonderful Afterlife).
Pinky Lilani said: “The Asian Women of Achievement Awards have for more than a decade demonstrated the impact Asian women are having across British business, society, entrepreneurship and the arts.
“Since the initiative began in 1999, the perception of Asian women in our society has changed dramatically. It is crucial that we continue to commend the great work they do and recognise their achievements in order to give future generations a collection of remarkable yet real role models.”
Kamel Hothi, Asian markets director at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, said: “Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets is proud to continue supporting the Asian Women of Achievement Awards. The Asian community is of huge importance to the fabric of British life and Asian women have made their mark in so many ways.
“As a bank we are committed to supporting the needs of the community wherever we can and through these awards we want to continue to give its rising stars the recognition they deserve.”
The closing date for entries is 2 March 2011, with the awards ceremony taking place at the London Hilton on 19 May 2011.
The Asian Women of Achievement Awards in association with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets are hosted by Real Business,
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Notes to Editors:
- The judging panel includes:
Chair of judging panel- Sir Nicholas Young, chief executive, British Red Cross
Sharon Bamford, CEO, Association of MBAs
Lady Cynthia Hall, headmistress, Wycombe Abbey
David Harrison, vice president, Visa Commercial, Visa Europe
Phil Hooper, corporate affairs director, Sodexo
Kamel Hothi, Asian markets director, Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets
Ben Hughes, global commercial director and deputy CEO, Financial Times
Chet Kuchinad, people director, Asda
Janie MacLellan, UK sales director, Colefax and Fowler
Jane Martinson, women’s editor, Guardian
Ruby McGregor-Smith, CEO, MITIE Group
Andrew Moss, CEO, Aviva
Helena Morrissey, CEO, Newton Investment Management
Tulsi Naidu, group operations director, Prudential
Margareta Pagano, business editor, Independent
Zarin Patel, chief financial officer, BBC
Farah Ramzan Golan, executive chairman, AMV BBDO
Andrew Roscoe, managing director, Egon Zehnder International
Phil Smith, CEO, Cisco UK & Ireland
Dame Joan Stringer, vice chancellor, Napier University
Air Vice-Marshall David Walker MBE, MVO, RAF, Master of the Royal Household
- The full list of categories is as follows:
The Arts & Culture Award
Business Woman of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Media Professional of the Year
The Public Sector Award
Professional of the Year
The Social & Humanitarian Award
Young Achiever of the Year
The Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets Award
- Rules:
A woman is eligible to enter the Asian Women of Achievement Awards if; she is resident in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and has been so for a period of 12 months before the date of application; if she was born on the continent of Asia; or if she is born into an ethnic group or had at least two grandparents born into an ethnic group or groups, of Asian origin other than Caucasian.