The British Muslim Awards are an annual award ceremony that honours the success and achievements of
British Muslim
Islam is the second largest religion in the United Kingdom, with results from the 2011 Census giving the total population as 2,786,635, or 4.4% of the total UK population, The event honours the success, achievements and contribution of Britain's Muslim individuals, groups and businesses and highlights the significant role Muslims play in contributing to a better Great Britain. There is no category for musicians or actors therefore excluding those people.
It recognises the achievements of Muslim men and women at the forefront of their communities and industries celebrating the success of individuals, community groups and businesses, highlighting their achievements and recognising various aspects of British society including business, charity, sport, arts, and culture.
2013 event
From October 2012, nominations were encouraged through social media. Following 10,000 nominations nationally, the finalists for the inaugural British Muslim Awards were announced.
The first national British Muslim Awards event took place on 29 January 2013 at the Sheridan Suite in Manchester. The awards were presented by Tasmina Ahmed Sheikh of Hamilton Burns Solicitors and co-hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Zulfi Hussain. The Islamic Bank of Britain was the headline sponsor for the event. The awards ceremony was attended by 600 people.
The event also raised money for
Mosaic
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, the largest multi-cause charitable enterprise in the United Kingdom. Founded by
Prince Charles
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in 2007, Mosaic's mentoring programmes create opportunities for young people growing up in the most deprived communities.
Nominees and winners
2014 event
On 14 January 2014, the finalists were announced. The second awards event was held on 31 January 2014 at the
Salford City Stadium
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. The awards were presented by Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh OBE of Hamilton Burns WS and welcomed over 400 attendees.
The event also raised money for The Well Foundation. Set up in 2008, The Well Foundation aims to raise money to build wells, install hand pumps and establish health and sanitation programs to provide accessible clean water to the stricken regions of the world.
Nominees and winners
2015 event
On 4 December 2014, the finalists were announced for 22 awards.
On 27 January 2015, the third annual awards event presented by
Al Rayan Bank
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(formerly known as Islamic Bank of Britain) was held at the
Chateau Impney
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Hotel in Worcestershire. Over 400 people attended the ceremony, which was presented by award-winning TV chef, Ajmal Mushtaq. The event raised £1500 for The Well Foundation.
Nominees and winners
2016 event
On 28 January 2016, the fourth annual British Muslim Awards presented by Al Rayan Bank was held at the
Holiday Inn
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Birmingham City Centre. The event was hosted by presenter Inayat Kanji and was a celebration of success, with around 400 guests.
Nominees and winners
2017 event
On 25 January 2017, the fifth annual British Muslim Awards took place where the winners were announced at the Athena Hotel in Leicester. The evening was hosted by the television presenter and broadcaster journalist Samina Kiyani and the presenter, actor and voiceover artist Inayat Kanji. The celebration was welcomed over 400 guests. The awards also raised money for the National Zakat Foundation.
Nominees and winners
See also
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British Muslims
Islam is the second largest religion in the United Kingdom, with results from the 2011 Census giving the total population as 2,786,635, or 4.4% of the total UK population,List of British Muslims
This is a list of notable British Muslims.
Academia and education
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