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Welcome to the MTM Awards 2019 MTM Awards welcomes you to celebrate the excellence & achievements of the Asian, Black & Ethnic Communities in the South West. The MTM awards were created to give a platform and a voice to the Asian, Black and Ethnic Minorities showcasing their potential, excellence and achievements in Business, Community, Arts and Entertainment. MTM Awards is already established as the premier Asian, Black & Ethnic Minorities event in the South West, welcoming over 4,100 people across diverse communities at the Glittering Gala Evening, over 2,750 nominees and with over 119,000 voting online since inception in 2012. MTM Awards is a leading player in promoting and honouring diverse businesses and community groups and are renowned for pushing boundaries and offering audiences a world class Glittering Gala Award Evening and nominees an extraordinary experience and platform to showcase their excellence & achievements in business and community work. We are set to be a world-class awards ceremony with the introduction of a National Award for Excellence and an International Award in 2016. Now in its eight year and building on the success of MTM 2018 Awards, we are delighted to be able to continue to offer our stand-out awards night for 2019, and welcome you all to celebrate the essence of business and culture across our diverse, rich, ethnic minority communities.
Bristol Marriot Hotel is transformed into a glittering gala evening with a star-studded line up of entertainment, exquisite dining and celebrity guests, all present to raise the profile of the event to a global audience. We are the only awards ceremony of this type in the South West, welcoming a magnitude of diverse guests from accross our country, as well as international waters. Since inception in 2012 MTM has created awareness for various projects and charities. In 2017 we raised awareness of the continued slaughter of the African Elephants by organising the 1st ever Great London to Bristol Ivory Belongs To Elephant Walk. MTM Awards chosen charity for 2019 is Dementia UK Junior Sheikh
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Welcomes you to Bristol Behind the Magic
JUNIOR SHEIKH CEO and Event Organiser A graduate in global logistics and transport, Junior has been involved in radio broadcasting from the age of 12. He is one of the founders of Radio Ramadhan Bristol, Radio Mast FM (where he was station manager), Mast The Magazine & the MTM Awards, taking over as event organiser & executive director in 2014. He has been instrumental in getting diverse communities involved. He is the Heart & Soul of MTM Awards and its associates.
BIG Q FOUNDER Career broadcaster who has a passion for media and entertainment, Big Q is the founder of the MTM awards and a number of radio stations and magazines. Originally from Kenya, where he worked at a top level radio station and has been instrumental in sharing his broadcast and entertainment expertise with the ethnic communities in the South West.
Since arriving in Bristol, he has founded: • Radio Ramadhan Bristol (the Station with a difference) • Radio Mast FM (The first 24/7 Asian RSL Radio station in the South West) • Mast The Magazine (The first Asian & Ethnic magazine in the South West) • MTM Awards Celebrating the Excellence & Achievement of the Asian, Black & Ethnic communities
Alan Parris Chair of Judges Panel Mr Parris entered the world of teaching some 30 years ago. Born in London he came to Bristol in 1987 to complete a PGCE at Bristol University. His first teaching role was in Bedminster Down where he stayed for 2 years. He then took a post as teacher of Science in Chippenham, where he stayed for 9 years working his way up the teaching ladder, even taking a year out to become a Science advisor. After a brief stay in Bridgwater, as Head of Science, in 2001 he moved to King Edmunds School in Yate where he became Head of Year. He refers to his year group as “his babies” many of whom remember him very fondly and regularly bump into him and exchange stories as they are all now turning 30. He became Assistant Head teacher and is a very well respected teacher who everyone remembers as their favourite Mr P. These days he can be found working in a specialist unit for Children with Autistic Spectrum disorders. He has been married to Sue for 30 years and they have 2 sons.
Councillor Jos Clark The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Bristol As First Citizen of Bristol is a great honour to be able to attend and present an Award at the 8th Annual MTM Awards. The awards celebrate business and cultural success across our many and varied ethnic minority communities and cultures. The Awards have grown from strength to strength over the last 8 years with new National and International categories introduced in 2016. I am pleased to see that this year nominations have been received from Goa-India, Somaliland, Morocco, Tanzania and Kenya. A large part of my role as Lord Mayor is visiting and recognising the hard work and value our communities offer to the City and the MTM awards go a long way to showcasing how important our Black and Minority Groups Ethnic are to the cultural and professional life of Bristol.
Ken Simpson FSB Ken has spent his working life in the retail sector, from being a Saturday boy with Asda through a variety of store manager roles with some once famous names in food retailing, to his final position in retail as Audit Controller for Somerfield. Following redundancy from Somerfield Ken joined the Post Office Ltd, working at their head office in London as their Retail Advisor. This role was developed to help Post Office understand the needs of their subpostmasters and to develop the strategies and operating models for Post Offices that would deliver the sustainability of the Post Office network. Since leaving Post Office Ken has set up his own business which aims to help retailers, restaurateurs and publicans make more money from their businesses. Ken currently sits on the West of England LEP Retail, Distribution and Rural committees, in addition Ken is a regular judge on the British Retail Industry Awards competition, and is the Area Lead (chair) of the FSB in Bristol and the West of England.
Mayor Tim Bowles West of England Combined Authority Tim was elected as the first Mayor for the West of England in May 2017. His career has combined international business roles with public service in the region. Born in East Africa he was lived and worked in the Middle East and now lives in South Gloucestershire. I am very much looking forward to spending an evening with winners and others celebrating the achievements of our Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Communities in the South West.’
Judith Admin Manager Judith brings in a wealth of experience having worked with an international advertising agency. Judith has been associated with the awards since inception and now takes an active role as admin manager.
Rachel Hospitality I’m volunteering to help MTM Awards because I believe in community cohesion and togetherness.
Raffi Event Co-ordinator Raffi has been associated with the MTM Awards since 2012 and taking over as award evening manager. He was the organiser of The Great London to Bristol Ivory Belongs To Elephant Walk in 2017, a project to Save The African Elephant through creating awareness.
Joe Event Co-ordinator Ex-military and now maintenance manager of a top Bristol hotel, Joe like many gives voluntary assistance to the MTM Awards. This will be Joe’s fourth season at the MTM awards as a floor & security manager. Joe was also involved as a route Marshall for The Great London to Bristol Ivory Belongs To Elephants Walk 2017.
Kiddie Entertainment Manager Kiddie freelances as DJ with thedjbristol across the South West on Road Shows and is perfectly placed to manage the Glittering Gala Award Evening program. He works full time with a leading insurance and recovery firm in Bristol.
Georgia Hospitality Our head of the ambassadorial team, Georiga is a celebrity beauty pageant and the MTM Awards evening host. She is past winner of the MTM Best Model Award 2014. Since then Georgia has been giving valuable time to the MTM Awards on a voluntary basis. Georgia is a Beauty pageant, wife, mother and ex-military. She is co-host of MTM 2018
Emma Customer Relations Emma is the first that you meet at the customer desk on the awards evening. Emma comes back in 2018 after missing the 2017 Gala. “I look forward to seeing you all again this year”. Emma is also a volunteer.
Dija catering liaison She is passionate about food production, known for creating excellent recipes for the team. Dija brings in that much-needed food expertise and having her as a liaison between the caterers, the hotels and the waiting staff gives MTM an extra edge of finesse.
x Being born and bred in the region, one of the reasons for me to volunteer is to give back to the community and also appreciate the individuals who are trying to better our society. It also gives me an opportunity to be recognized in the community and to self develop. I can be classed as a silent volunteer, still on a learning curve, loving to participate at local community events.
Kirsten Hospitality Kirsten now oversees the hospitality team. She loves her football. Kirsten has just joined the teaching profession and helps out voluntarily.
Nigel Chief Photographer The creative member of the team that has an eye for some great images. Nigel is our ambassador for the deep South, Plymouth, Cornwall, Exeter and ….Nigel has been with the MTM Awards since 2014.
Karam Bharij Brand Ambassador Karam’s first involvement with the awards was in 2014 as a photographer. He is a member of Lions Mercia and East African Asian community organisation.
Esam Amin Brand Ambassador
Esam is a community activist. Since arriving in Bristol Esam had worked to bring integration amongst communities. He has put the South West Kurdish community on the map in Bristol with regular events.
Satwant Singh Ghataure Brand Ambassador
He is a motorsport enthusiast, and passionate about his signature Tilapia fish dishes. Satwant is a meber of the Sikh union, Coventry, and joins us as our brand ambassador 2020.
...our journey Our work in the community started in 2004 on Comm FM. In 2005 our founder launched the 1st Islamic Radio RSL (restricted service licence) Radio Station for the South West Muslim community. Junior was headed a training programme voluntary radio presenters early 2005 to the broadcast date in October. Radio Ramadhan Bristol was a 24 hour Islamic channel. In 2008 he founded Radio Mast FM, the 1st Asian Radio Station in the South West and South Wales incorporating all faiths and communities in the broadcast. This was followed by the founding of Mast The Magazine in 2009, a first and only magazine for the Asian & Ethnic communities in the South West and South Wales, The magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019, a moment we are all proud of and thank our local small business and organisation, like SARI for supporting the magazine since then.
We are not only about glitz and glamour.. We support communities & charities across international waters, and those on our doorstep. Our founder realised the need to honour Ethnic communities in 2011 after seeing that all the local Bristol Awards did not feature any Asian and Ethnic communities. MTM South West Asian Awards was founded in 2012, launched by the then newly elected Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson. Two of our prominent guests are sat in the audience tonight, Cllr Ian Boulton of Staple Hill and three times Lord Mayor; Cllr. Peter Abraham who presented the first award on that inaugural evening, who to date has not missed a single event since 2012. In 2014 we re-branded as MTM Asian, Black & Ethnic Awards, and in 2016 further spread our wings by introducing a National Award For Excellence & Achievement and a Special International Award. This year we have three National Awards up for grabs and a fantastic list of international nominees most of whom are with us tonight.
Since inception we have supported various national, international and local charites with Help for Heroes being our first in 2012. In 2017 Junior, Raffi, and Joe organised a 10 day London to Bristol, Ivory Belongs To Elephant Walk to create awareness of the plight of the African Elephant. This year our chosen Charity is Dementia UK. When things get challenging or difficult, Admiral Nurses work alongside people with dementia, and their families: giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions. The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline .. It helps families to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear. We also support a number of local charities including Plastic Pollution & Awareness Projects, who raise awareness with different faith groups at local mosques, temples and churches, run workshops with the BME Community, bring people together with community action projects, and much more. Their big project at the moment is the Bristol Tree Planting Project 2019. During our time here, we have made it our mission to showcase our rich and diverse city on a national level, and across International waters. In the community we have supported many charity groups, community organisations and local businesses. 2019 is been a challenging year for our founder who lost his brother to Prostate `Cancer and as we prepare to launch a project in Kenya to create awareness of this cause in 220 we also take pride of having the largest participation nominees for the International Award For excellence & achievement spread across the Asian, African and the Middle East. Some of those nominees are here with us tonight thanks to the British high Commissions in these countries for issuing visas to attend. We thank our panel of judges, our volunteers, performers, partners , the Bristol Marriott City Centre, Hilton Double Tree Redcliffe, and supporters, and above all, our nominees and guests without whom this would not happen.
Deputy Mayor of Bristol
Cllr Asher Craig Deputy Mayor of Stroud
Cllr Margaret Poulton
Lord Lieutenant of Bristol
Cllr Peaches Golding OBE Together we will celebrate the excellence of businesses and individuals that contribute greatly to the culture, character and essence of the region.
I was honoured to receive the invitation to present an award at this year’s MTM Gala Evening, the more I have found out about the event the more privileged I feel. It is great to be able to join in the celebration of successful individuals, businesses of various sorts and a wide range of high achievers.
The MTM Awards enable us to meet each other, partake of our diverse cultural heritages, share our stories and recognise high achievement. The Awards ceremony demonstrates how much we have in common and how each one, in her or his own way, makes us a stronger society. A fabulous evening is in store and I look forward to seeing you there.
Chair South Gloucestershire Council
Cllr Brian Allinson I am happy to have been invited to join in the celebration of diverse communities in the South West yet again. I am looking forward to meting all the nominees and communities at this years MTM Awards.
Diversity was never a word in my vocabulary until I became a young adult and both experienced & witnessed the injustice & discrimination that was happening around me. My home city of Bristol is more diverse than when I was at school & we are proud to wear that diversity on our sleeve - 91 languages, 187 countries of birth; 45 religions & faiths practised. The city and indeed the world is so much more intertwined & we all need to take time out once in a while to appreciate & celebrate our many cultures. The MTM Awards does just that by bringing together an array of worthy nominees from across the South West whose work in this space need to be shouted about and recognised. Thank you MTM for raising the bar each year and shining a spotlight on the great work we all do in the name of “diversity”.
Mayor of Yate Police and Crimes Commissioner
Sue Mountstevens I am delighted to be attending the MTM awards again this year. It is always wonderful to be part of this fantastic event and celebrate the successes tonight’s nominees and winners. Congratulations to all involved.
Cllr Karl Tomasin I wish all nominees the best of luck and am looking forward to joining our South West communities to Yet another evening of networking and community cohesion. I am happy to be there yet again and enjoy this wonderful event.
Assistant Chief Constable
Stephen Cullen Steve has spent his working career working for the Police and has held a number of roles as rising through the ranks. Steve leads Neighbourhood, Partnerships and Response policing across the diverse communities of Avon and Somerset. Steve is a champion of inclusion and diversity, including adopting the role of Chief Officer lead for LGBT+, all underpinned by our Force’s values of courageous, caring, inclusive and learning.
Deputy Mayor of Swindon
Cllr Garry Perkins I wish the MTM every success with your 2019 Awards. I am very proud that MTM celebrate the excellence and achievements of the Asian, Black & Ethnic Minorities in the South West and beyond. Congratulations to all the finalist and award winners this evening.
Calne Town Mayor
Cllr Robert Merrick As an entrepreneur myself I know how hard business can be in this vast changing world. It is an honour to have been asked to attend such a worthwhile event celebrating diversity.
The Right Worshipful Mayor of Bath
Cllr Gerry Curran I am very pleased to be present at the 2019 MTM Awards and happy to support the good work of their chosen charity Dementia UK.
Mayor of Bradley Stoke
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Avon Fire & Rescue
Cllr Tom Aditya Greetings to the MTM Awards ceremony. It is a great honour to be invited and to be part of the event. I express my huge appreciation to all organisers and to all those who work selflessly behind the scene. Salute all the award winners and the community volunteers. MTM Awards is a unique place to celebrate the contributions of all ethnic minorities in South West England. You have been showcasing it elegantly for many years. Let this event grow bigger and reaches out to all walks of lives. Best wishes and prayers.
Mayor of Taunton
Cllr Francesca Smith I am looking forward to attending the MTM awards event in Bristol and being able to take part in the celebration with people achieving excellence from Southwest communities, as well as award winners from local, national and international business.”
Bristol City Council
Cllr Peter Abraham
The High Sheriff of Bristol
Cllr Charles Wyld Congratulations to all the award winners. Bristol is proud of you.
What a joy it is for me, having been present at the very first MTM Award Evening, to once again be witnessing a splendid night which show cases the ethnic diversity of the Greater Bristol Region and I warmly greet and thank all those who have contributed to this very important event.
Simon Shilton Simon Shilton was appointed Assistant Chief Fire Officer for service delivery support in January 2017 and is a champion of inclusion. He has been in the fire and rescue service for 26 years working with diverse communities and projects in the Bristol and West Midlands.
South Gloucestershire Council Cllr Ian Bolton Ward Councillor for Staple Hill on South Gloucestershire Council where Ian is Deputy Leader of the Labour Group and CoChair of the Scrutiny Commission. Ian is also Chair of the the Staple Hill Partnership, Chair of the South Glos LGBT+ Equality Network and an Ambassador for Girl Guiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire.”
Honorary Counsul of Romania Dr Razvan Constantinescu I am honoured to have been nominated and shortlisted among such extraordinary selection of community leaders, civil society actvists and leaders.
Gloucester City Council
Cllr Ahmed Said Hansdot It is a pleasure to be part of this great initiative, of community cohesion in our region. I am very happy that Gloucester is highly represented at this years MTM Awards. I wish good luck to all the nominees.
Best wishes of good luck to all and special thanks to MTM for bringing together BAME communities in the SW year after year.
Cllr Neil Hampson
Cllr Mubashar Chaudhry I wish all the nominees good luck, and Im looking forward to meeting all of you.
Cllr Ahmed Said Hansdot We wish carers and family/friends best of health, peace in their lives and love that is endless for the holidays and into the future. We are a charity who believes and delivers services that are supporting and empowering carers with their family and friends to make their role as a carer as positive as possible.
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MTM Awards is a unique opportunity for the diverse communities in the South West of England to not only showcase it’s many myriads of talent, in all areas but to also acknowledge and be recognised for them by others and peers. I am happy to have been attending since 2014, and enjoy every season with this community initiative.
Our communities need to know that we are valuable in every way. Differences are part of our strengths; we should embrace and share them with each other. This is what makes life interesting. “UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL”. So let us start to change the world a little at a time by getting to know and understand each other. L.I.S.T.E.N. – Look Inside Silently To Experience Nurture – taken from Anndeloris Chacon book – Listen -2017 Remember that to make change we have to start with ourselves before we look at others.
Guru Dev Ji 550th Birthday During the 15th century, prior to the discovery of the Americas and before many revolutions had taken place across Europe, a spiritual revolution had pioneered in the East.
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An amazing spiritual soul revealed a unique way of life tk the people in India and its surrounding countries.
Kirat karni - to work and earn in a honest way
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith was born in modern day Pakistan in 1469 and spent his life travelling over many different continents spreading the message of love and equality to many. Guru Nanak Dev Ji cared little for divisive labels “Na koi Hindu, Na koi Mussalman” - There are neither Hindus nor Muslims. All human beings regardless of race, religion or fender are equal in the eyes of God. “God created light, His power gave birth to all. All beings are born from the same light, how can some be goodand some be bad? Your caste and rank depend on your own actions, do not be proud of your caste” Guru Nanak Dev Ji explained that the spiritual goal of life is to unite with Waheguru (God). This is achieved through devotion to righteous actions, love and service of all and constang meditation on Gods name. Guru Nanak Dev Ji initiated Langar ( community kitchen) and to tjis day around the world it is still being served. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone for listening and being able to have some knowledge of the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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Naam Japna - to recite Gods name Vand ke shakna - to share with others
EcoSikh, the Washington D.C. headquartered environmental organization, is organizing the distinct Million Tree Project drive. The initiative would request Sikhs from all over the globe to plant about a million trees. The project has been termed as the Sikhs “gift to the entire planet.” It is the dream that such an action will hark back environmental failure and help individuals in connecting back with Nature. EcoSikh is part of the celebrations that would observe 550 years from the time Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, was born.
EcoSikh The president of EcoSikh, Rajwant Singh, wanted to observe the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak in a manner suit to the importance of the event. He stated that the idea to protect Nature was a logical development as Guru Nanak himself loved Nature and has stated the same to be God’s demonstration. The founder of Sikhism was cited to have stated
Angel Wanjiru Anne Ngugi’s daughter Angel Wanjiru has wowed the internet after narrating how she has overcome her health problems and accompanying bullying and is now pursuing her dream of becoming a musician. Angel was born with a congenital disorder called hydrocephalus (a build-up of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain at birth), which means she has a bigger head than other people. However, at just 14, she’s produced her first album. In an interview with BBC What’s News’s, Angel reveals that initially she was concerned why she was born different from other children and why people stole glances at her but with time, she accepted her condition and learnt that the best way to deal with bullying is through songs. “Mum, why am I different from other people? Why is it that when I pass, people laugh at me?” she used to ask her mother, who she says only responded by singing. I came across her story through her BBC interview and pursued to invite her join the South West community at the MTM Awards 2019. Through our BBC London contact we tracked Angel and set the ball rolling. A Good Samaritan sponsored Angel and Anne’s air travel. GOD BLESS YOU All
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Our Finalists 2019 Fi Real We have inspired people into eating vegan food. We have actually put Bristol on the map for having a Caribbean Vegan Restaurant. Our food is inspired by Jamaican cuisine we also make delicious drinks, smoothies and juices. Khyber Restaurant Swindon Khyber celebrating over 55 years as Wiltshire’s finest and first. Khyber has evolved over 55 years by constantly broadening our menu to cater for lovers of properly prepared Indian cuisine. The Cocount Tree Cheltenham Experience an explosion of flavours in our vegetables, meats and fish along with sweet and fiery Cocktails. Sri Lankan street food at its best only at The Coconut Tree Cheltenham! Transylvania Restaurant Transylvania Restaurant, serving the people of Bristol mouth-watering Romanian dishes with a sprinkle of our iconic culture for a dining experience that goes beyond the food on your plate, Mamma Ps Jamaican Cuisine Mamma Ps Jamaican cuisine is an authentic Jamaican restaurant that serves Jamaican dishes the real Caribbean way. Our dishes are prepared are sourced and prepared fresh and served in traditional Caribbean style. We‘ve brought a different taste that was lacking in the fishponds area. We support anyone who is facing a crisis. I personally support the resettlement programme.
Before a Syrian family is resettled into a home I go and furnish the house to make it a home. The houses offered by Bristol council are very different and help support a traumatised family feel welcomed. Also, I empower Syrian ladies in Bristol by setting and supporting a catering project, giving them job opportunities. Somali Kitchen Bristol We are a group of Somali women living in Easton who want to promote fresh, nutritious food and a thriving, affordable local food culture in Easton. We are passionate about improving our lives and having better opportunities for the whole community. We would like to invite you to join with us to realise our vision of a healthy, thriving Easton. 4SI Health LTD. 4Si Health is a health and nutrition company. We utilise cooking to inspire people to eat better, live better and achieve the life they desire. We promote healthier lifestyle by cooking food with fats or oil, in low temperature hence keeping the nutrition in the food, and will also save time and energy. Bristol Clothing Pushers Bristol Clothing Pushers is an independent print company based in Stokes Croft, Bristol. In 2015 we started printing clothing from home. We noticed that a lot of local artists where launching clothing lines and we saw an opportunity to become a supplier for them. Our founder is self-taught learning through trial and error.
Mubarak Jewellers
Amschela
Mubarak Jewellers is an independent business which was founded by Mubarak Ali Tahir in the 1980s. The business which specialises in 22 and 24 Carat Gold is now proudly run by his family. From bespoke orders to intricate designs, the family are honoured to be part of everlasting memories their clients will treasure forever.
Amschela is a proud UK handbag designer brand that is an expression of today’s bold contemporary woman. Amschela draws inspiration from the rich melting pot of diversity in a connected world. Amschela is the wonderful feeling of owning discerning luxury and quality craftsmanship but at non-exorbitant prices.
CakeAChanceOnMe
Ruhid Accountancy
I am a home baker but also work part time in teaching that specialises in cakes, cupcakes and known best for my FAMOUS BROWNIES and have now become a nationwide ask. There was a gap in the market and what better way to have homemade bakes delivered to your doorstep.
Our services have helped many Community based organisations to support the people and community without any accounting worries and difficulties. We are key players in community based projects.
I have seen, witnessed and experienced poverty first hard. I have seen my friends drop out of school and married at a young age as they had no choice. I have seen my neighbour’s children go without food and walk miles to fetch water. I have seen my friends die of HIV/AIDS leaving their children orphaned and under the care of their elderly parent/ parents.
Indira Román & Ají Pa’Ti
Johnathan & Bethan Trueman Trueman Enterprise Group is a family of two brands - True Design & Print and MADE Dance/MD Agency. Established in 2015 by Jonathan E. Trueman, True Design & Print was the first business we founded. MADE Dance was co-founded by the both of us in 2016 with MD Agency becoming a brand in its own right by the early 2017. Saranjit Kaur Sarah Born and raised in Hackney, London, I moved to Birmingham when I married. My husband, Chaz, a local councillor in Plymouth kept telling me that my food is really good. This inspired me and after a few years of hearing his praises I decided to set up Desi Junction. 18 months later here I am nominated for an MTM Award.
We are a tropical band, led by a talented Cuban singer Indira Román and her husband, Colombian songwriter Julián Segura bring an irresistible pulse of a superb band. This is a stomping live set, of insistent riffs, pure groove, furious percussion and tropical melodies. Fresh and hot, sweet and spicy. Ají Pa’Ti means “Chilli for you”. Michele Curtis The founder and Executive Director at Iconic Black Britons® and endorsed by the Jamaican High Commission, Iconic Black Britons aims to fill the gap of multicultural representation within British society. Mundi Dance Teaches and trains people of all ages in the art of African contemporary expressive dance I perform at events both in the UK and overseas as a dancer and as the coordinator-lead choreographer of my dance troupe Mundi Dance where I aim to showcase the wonder that is African contemporary dance, by creating interest in performing and viewing it.
Razzamataz
Cutzz Styles Hair Salon
The classes cover everything from traditional West End musical theatre through to street dance, pop singing and acting for camera. Students gain valuable insights into the industry with regular special guest workshops led by experienced professionals from stage and screen.
Cutzz Styles Hair Salon has become Plymouth’s ultimate unisex salon. All our service are drop in for all man hair cut with three professional barbers ready to cut there is no much waiting time, the ladies section provide service from braids, cornrows, texturizing and weaving.
Zanjeer
Natural Selection Salon
As an Anglo-Asian song writing team we strive to fuse together the extraordinary cultural traditions and differences in our relative musical composition. Our focus is working with up and coming Anglo-Asian film makers who need writers to interpret their vision.
This nomination is a reflection and tribute to my generous, supporting loyal customers and hard work, determination and dedication that anyone can achieve and overcome any barriers of ethnicity or cultural differences. After working in a warehouse for the Post Office I suffered an injury from lifting and decided to open my own salon.
Primrose Granville I am a broadcast journalist both on mainstream and community radio. I currently work for BBC Radio & volunteer on BCFM & Ujima Radio, both Community Radio stations serving Bristol. I’m also an Entrepreneur, Activist, Youth Mentor and Mother. Sunjay Singh We work with our clients to increase leads and generate brand awareness through powerful video marketing. We get into the skin of the business and look at the purpose of the video, the message, the ethos of the brand, the customer journey, the target audience’s pains, goals and visions. Finally, from all of that information, we create a winning video marketing strategy that focuses on various points of the sales cycle. Bristol Cable Newspaper The Bristol Cable is shaking up local journalism, reporting on the stories behind the headlines and putting Bristolians in charge of their media. No barons or hedge-funds, we are powered by over 2,000 members who all have a say and own an equal share in their media co-operative.
The Ultimate Class Hair & Beauty My role is stated as a Cosmetologist, which focuses on aspects such as hair, nails and skin. My path to hair dressing began at a young age in Jamaica, later extended my training and knowledge across the U.S and then finally in United Kingdom. Biggz Barbers We an award winning r professional barbering service, Biggz Barbers has brought a much needed Afro specialist barber service in the community. We are friendly, creative and passionate in that whenever you leave with a quality haircut, you leave inspired and motivated in your personal life. Crown Cutz barber Shop I’m a barber, the new kid on the block. This is my first year in business and I feel blessed that I have a nomination. My key strengths are Listening and communication; Time management; Understanding; Outgoing and Consistency. In this first year I have taken on young apprentice to be able to learn the trade and use his time constructively.
Turan Barber Calne
Trish Rawlins
We are a Barber shop in Calne in Wiltshire and are known for our great service to the people great haircuts great prices and always happy. We have brought a lot of services that other barbers in the area do not have, authentic Turkish cuts, shaves, hot towel and styles.
I am an award winning makeup artist involved in so many community projects over the years. I help and support girls to encourage personal development and promote individualised care.
Route 8 Barbers & Grooming We are as barbershop that offer our services to men predominantly, we are not just a barbershop we are more like a community where we have regular clients that come in and talk and we also offer people the opportunity to come in and have a coffee or even chat which helps with mental health. Made Dance UK MADE Dance is the brainchild of Bethan G. Trueman (dancer, teacher and choreographer) and Jonathan E. Trueman (entrepreneur), based in the South West. The inspiration for the business came during Beth’s professional dance training in Leeds, Aaliyah Hussain I am the Founder and Director of WeRise – Women Empowered against Racism, Injustice, and Sexism & Extremism. WeRise is an independent not-for-profit organisation that aims to empower Muslim women and girls to be true equals in all aspects of family, public and spiritual life. Omima Yousif I am very passionate about our community and worked very hard with other members to bring our community together. Our Sudanese community is still very young here in Bristol together we have been able to organise events, seminars and educational trips.
Zaheera Nanabawa I am a Programme Manager with the NHS in a Commissioning Organisation. However as a volunteer working with women of all backgrounds and ages in the local area, I love working with young women to open their eyes to the amazing world in which we live to help them to realise their full potential. Apache Indian Music Academy We are a Music & Sports Academy set up as a ‘Youth Club’ that is open Free to anyone in our community. We help young people(16-24) develop their music skills by offering them vocal training, learning to play instruments, studio production, recording, Djing BACWG The Bristol and Avon Chinese Women’s Group was formed in 1989 to support Chinese women and their families in Bristol and the wider (former) Avon area. FeedTheHomeless Bristol We provide home cooked hot meals to the less fortunate – homeless on the streets of Bristol and WSM. The outreach team has been out on the streets since Feb 2016 and won the most diverse charity in UK as well as finalist at the European Diversity Awards in 2018.
Ghana Community Bristol
Swindon Hindu Temple and Heritage Centre
We are a non-profit organisation that has been set up to support Ghanaians and Non-Ghanaians alike through a spectrum of activities. We remain focused on taking every opportunity available to maximise results.
As a very young UK based charity we are known for our spiritual, cultural and charitable services catering to people not only in Swindon but the whole Wiltshire county and areas around it. Our centre is busy holding different activities for the local community.
Gloucester Feed The Hungry- Hashmi Norat My vision is to support the homeless and most vulnerable. We provide a one stop shop program once a month where a hot lunch, snacks, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, free haircuts, clothing and toiletries are made available. Help Bristols Homeless We are changing the face of homelessness in Bristol. We follow a housing first solution approach as we believe that the security of a roof over your head is the vital first step in supporting the homeless to turn their lives around. Ghana Community Bristol The Malcolm X Elders Forum is a social club for older people set up to combat isolation and loneliness in the aging population. It caters for people in the St Paul’s catchment area but people also come from further afield. Malcolm X Elders Forum - Gloria Watson Ghana Community Bristol (GCB) is a non-profit organisation that has been set up to support Ghanaians and Non-Ghanaians alike through a spectrum of activities. We remain focused on taking every opportunity available to maximise results. Nepalese Association Wiltshire We are the Nepalese Association of Wiltshire (NAW), a community organisation run by volunteers. NAW was established in 2006 in Swindon and unites Nepalese in and around Swindon under one umbrella.
Bazil Solomon I stand up for all our communities by championing their rights. I build consensus and action about the struggles of our minority communities, language barriers and childcare for our mums with my work through our Swindon Equalities Coalition and Voluntary Action Swindon. I grew up and schooled in South Africa when apartheid was coming to an end, and a Democratic country was emerging worked closely with all cultures in South Africa. Imam Hassan My principle duties involve leading the daily prayers, delivering Friday sermons and educating children at the evening madressah classes as well as during the daytime at Al-Ashraf primary school. I act as a first port of call for members of the community regarding spiritual, religious, social or other guidance. Jasper Thompson We are changing the face of homelessness in Bristol. To achieve that we convert shipping containers into high specification micro flats and we have converted a bus into a comfortable emergency shelter. Pradeep Bhardwaj I cherish the most is establishing the first Hindu temple and cultural centre in Swindon and the region to enhance the lives of over 10,000 people, especially since they have been yearning for it for last 50-60 years, then to bring these many diverse communities together so as to leverage the strong, united community base to make long lasting contributions to wider society.
Team Durga Purja
Natalie - Amber
We celebrate an Indian festival of Durga puja, widely celebrated in India as Navratri.
I raise awareness for both Crohn’s and Colitis and Body Confidence. As a model I understand the stigma of looking ‘Photoshop perfect’ and since my life changing operation and close to death with both kidney failure, sepsis and a stoma bag which has left me with a large scars on my stomach and on medication which has changed my appearance I want the world to see that real woman come in all shapes and sizes and we are all beautiful and need to be represented in the fashion world.
Celebrating same festival slightly differently, is about sharing customs with rest of community. In southwest we initiated this celebration 2 years ago, if we hadn’t done this people had to travel across country to take part in this particular celebration. Ashish Channawar A successful technology leader in Financial Crime areas such as Counter fraud, anti-money laundering, counter terrorism financing has helped many financial services and Government agencies to make the world a safer place. Saed Mohamoud Ali Youth empowerment was one of the initiatives that I worked for betterment of the youth that lives in the inner city. I was treasure working voluntarily over 3yrs for Horn Youth Concern. I took part in the process of Targetted Youth Project which eventually was given Creative Youth Organisation.
Subhaan Ali I’m a young Muslim teenager, who wants to challenge the negative stereotypes of Muslims teenager’s boys, by activily getting involved in local community, social events and performing well academically Masoon Khan I lead the Chance to Shine Street projects aiming to inspire young people to access cricket, whilst promoting social cohesion. Alan Mercel-Sanca
Yousra Abbas I am a mother, a wife and community worker. I work at the St Mary Redcliffe school in Bristol where I am in contact with students and parents on regular basis. My job puts me in the front of community cohesion and because of that I am able to use my experience with fellow teachers and parents to assist my Sudanese community. Doaa Shayea I have been a wheelchair racer since I was 12 years old competing all around the country and with a dream of the Paralympics. I then took up the beauty business and had my own. Being a freelance beautician and working with women to give them their desired looks and confidence!
It is a great honour to be proposed for any MTM award, and most of all Person of the Year, especially. What I do matters more than me as a person and so the nomination is a tribute to the communities I serve the UK Nepal Friendship Society. Service to Community is at the heart of all my work. Almost all of us have loved ones, family members, friends, who have been touched, had their lives (and often businesses) disrupted marred or even threatened by the so-called ‘Hostile Environment’ a defacto anti-genuine visa, asylum, leave to remain applicants regime with major, with very real community division and race relations harm causing purposes & characteristics.
Alex Raikes MBE
Poku Pipim Osei
Alex is Director (Strategic) of Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI), the charity dedicated to tackling hate crime and promoting equality and community cohesion across Avon and Somerset.
Poku Pipim Osei, is a respected social entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of the award-winning youth empowerment organisation, Babbasa. Poku is also the co-founder of Black Professionals Network and a deep advocate for many equal opportunity causes in the Southwest.
SARI provides a specialist casework service – dealing with 500 new cases a year ranging from incidents such as verbal abuse or property damage to murder – education and training initiatives, young offender reduction programmes, restorative justice approaches and offers consultancy support to a range of services on equality and cultural competency. Alex began working at SARI as its first caseworker in 1991. She took up her current role in 2014. Alex is now working to take SARI to the next leg of its journey as growing, successful, increasingly recognised human rights local Charity. Arif Khan I am m the Chair & founder for the Council of Bristol Mosques (CBM) event organiser/fund raising manager, community leadership roles since 1980. •
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Not many individuals have worked and reached to all the diverse communities within Bristol.
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Dr Razvan Constantinescu I founded the BCC to facilitate a platform for discussions and better understanding between all Bristol-based Consuls and to gain a positive and powerful voice in promoting our nationalities’ rights.
Joyce Stephenson Joyce Stephenson now deceased was Paul Stephenson’s wife. Unfortunately this nomination comes at a time when she is no longer with us, however this does not diminish the support that she gave Paul Stephenson over the long period of their partnership. Dr Stephenson was one of three men who helped change the course of history in Bristol forever and has been praised during the awards by Lenny Henry. Dr Stephenson helped highlight the racism black people faced in this country and led the victorious Bristol Bus Boycott in 1963. There is a saying that Behind Every Great Man There Is A Woman. Joyce Stephenson has been with Paul in all these journeys, always accompanying and supporting him at every step of the way. Always the dutiful wife - I recall one evening in London where Paul was set to receive an award and he turned round to Joyce to ask for her assurance that he had made a difference - she was his constant companion, elevating him, even at the age of 82, having been married for 54 years. Joyce passed away having spent her life beside one of the Greatest Civil Rights Campaigners - it is time she receives her Honour in relation to a Lifetime Achievement. May her soul rest in peace. Ladies of all Nations Ladies Of All Nations is a union of compassion & kindness. Our union is known for its solidarity with a mission to Reform, Perform & Reform. It’s not about who we are as Ladies Of All Nations International it’s about What We do. No matter what your Age, Race, Background, Culture, Religion, Profession we are all one,
Nishkam SWAT Sikh Welfare Awareness Team
Mariam Omar
We are a charitable organisation based in West London, our primary function is to unite and transform financially disadvantaged communities by focusing on projects which make a difference to people’s lives in the short term and improve their prospects in the long term. SWAT was founded in 2008 and Our first project being a youth club offering regular workshops on substance awareness, informal talks on the Sikh and other faiths and encouraging the children to engage in group discussions and debates on current issues they are facing today such as gang culture, drug addiction, and alcohol abuse.
At present I’m the Team Manager/Output Editor of Dira TVAfrica TV News, in charge of editorial and managerial tasks.
PACE Charitable Trust PACE began as club for young disabled people, their friends and siblings, providing access to sports and leisure activities. It has grown into an award-winning organization providing a range of services to its beneficiaries and the wider community. Whether participants or volunteers, its members have achieved accredited qualifications, training in the delivery of adapted sports ensuring its accessibility regardless of ability levels, taken part in Boccia competitions at regional, national and International level winning medals for England and found employment which has impacted positively on the whole family. IRYNA KING - Ukrainian Community Coventry As a member of the community I am very proactive in ensuring and mobilising members for the main Ukrainian events. I have through my musical talents brought communities together especially the young, my work with the women’s committee, to elevate the role of our women in society and instil pride in our traditional costumes and folk lore. Ukrainian community settled in UK post war was very insular and had no links with other communities. I have inspired our community to reach out to Sikh and Nepalese communities – who now regularly exchange visits with us.
I’ve launched two TV programmes which are going stronger year after year it’s now over 7 years namely -Focus on Africa and Dira TV. Krishna Birdy - PACE I am the Founding Trustee of PACE Charitable Trust, a club that has grown from offering a variety of sports and leisure activities to young disabled people and their siblings to an organization that offers bespoke physical activity programmes to community groups and day centres supporting adults with severe and complex health and communication difficulties. Jaqueline Onalo Jacqueline Wedube Onalo is founder and Director of JOLT International; a Leadership Development Organisation and Co-Founder of Inclusion Convention, a Leadership Think Tank. Jacqueline Onalo’s mantra, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. “An African saying.
International Finalists 2019 Najma Mohammed
Nafisa Khanbhai
Najma Mohammed is the Founder of We4she a Community based organisation that aims at empowering the girl child to achieve her maximum potential. This by partnering with local schools in the County of Mombasa to distribute sanitary towels in an effort to reduce deliberate absenteeism caused by menstrual related issues. The organisation also engages the girls on menstrual health management, taboos associated with menstruation, early pregnancies and provide a safe space where girls can open up and talk about issues affecting them.
She has been active in humanity service for the last 23 years serving in Kenya in collaboration with National Council for Persons with Disabilities, Society of the Hearing Impaired, International Clubs, Stoma Care Group, APDK Nairobi and Mombasa, and the County Government of Mombasa. “My journey in humanity service started when I joined Leo Club of Mombasa under Lions Club in 1996.”
“I have managed to retain over 3500 girls in school and reduced cases of school drop outs and early pregnancies. This has also led to higher enrolment in schools due to the mentor-ship programs. I would like to be perceived as someone who is passionate about the development of her community with focus on girls and women.” Dianah Kamande Dianah has worked with widows and survivors of gender-based violence and Orphans. Her work is to champion for their rights and ensuring that they are economically empowered to become independent and productive members of our society. “Sustainable Development Goal 4 is what I work hard to achieve when it comes to Orphans. I rescue Orphans and take them to school to ensure they get good and quality education.”
“My driving force is my mantra that is I say to myself everyday “Disability Is Not Inability”. International Technical Volunteers International Technical Volunteers ensure that girls from various affected communities have gone back to school despite facing challenges like female genital mutilation, droughts, forced marriages, early unwanted pregnancies. “We have achieved reduction of drugs and drug abuses by the youth whom we have engaged in various voluntary community works making them busy and productive.”
H.E. Roy Fernandes For over a decade, H.E Roy Fernandes has worked in the Dubai Ruler’s Office, helping expats living in the UAE to resolve a variety of issues. As a descendent of Goa, and being the only non-UAE National in the department, H.E Roy Fernandes continues to influence the lives of the lesser privileged children across the world while he always lends his helping hand to those in need in the UAE. “Winning an award gets me one step closer to changing more lives
across the world” Association Errahma -Halima Annagi Since its inception in 2002, Association Errahma has focused on finding ways and means for empowering and including girls and children with disabilities to end all kinds of discrimination, exclusion, stigma and stereotypes of which they were victims. As a result, it turned out that the only way out of this labyrinth is the education, learning and training of these young girls and children with disabilities in order to enable them to take charge of themselves. Guteall Jane Lucas GUTEALL began with the executive director, Jane Lucas, Jane is a born again Christian. After suffering from domestic violence, Jane fled the UK with her two children. When she returned home to Kenya, she realised that many women had it worse than her. This prompted Jane to launch GUTEALL, a project to help persons affected by domestic violence. Genesis Umbrella To Empower All, otherwise known as GUTEALL is a charitable organisation that was made to rehabilitate and help all members of society. “As a charity, we pursue our slogan closely, ‘Leave no one behind’. We offer many different programs that facilitate for all members of society. Nasra Ahmed Shariff Nasra Ahmed Sharif, a mother of 3 and has been a social worker for 15 years. She faced many obstacles from her very conservative community as it was taboo for a woman then to work, married at the age of 17 to a man 40 years older, an arrangement she could not say no to, having come from a poor family. She got out of the relationship and turned ‘Whistle Blower’ to assist those married young and those pushed into forced marriages. “Over the years I have observed so many changes in my community, 15 years ago no woman was allowed to stand and share her ideas in front of the community but now so
many have come out to fight for women empowerment, disabled persons were locked in houses as families felt embarrassed to let them into the public eye, today many have been employed in both private and public sectors.”
Programme of Events Red Carpet Meet & Greet VIPs & Guests seated, Appetisers served.
Starters to be served A Tribute to Kofi Annan by Frank Arko-Tharkor Entertainment: Nepalese Sisters In Fusion Dance Allan Parris Welcome Ian Adamson of Prostate Cancer UK Junior Sheikh – MTM Awards MTM Awards Founder welcomes emcees Allan Parris & Georgia (Young European International Mrs) Restaurants Award
Presented by Cllr. Peter Abraham – Bristol City Council and Rizwan Raja of Raja Foods Escorted by Paige Warren YEMI Miss Lincolnshire
Fast Food & Takeaway Award
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Presented by Vanessa Moon of Moon Consulting Escorted by Domanique Savage – Ramsey Young European International Ms
Entertainment: Tropical Flowers Sega Dancers Music, Art & Culture Award
Presented by Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth - Cllr. Chris Watkins and Rana Dildar Singh of RSVP Escorted by Jade Sutton Young European International Teen Miss
Media, Digital & Creative Award
Presented by Deputy Mayor of Bristol - Cllr. Asher Craig and Pat Hart Escorted by Aryana Vashisht Ms Diamond UK
Special Recognition
Presented by Presented by Cllr. Mubashar Chaudhry Escorted by Sara Zakaria - Young American Miss International Supreme Beauty
Hair, Beauty & Fashionista Award
Presented by Mayor of Stroud - Cllr. Kevin Cranston and Abdul Raoof Malik of Pak Butchers Escorted by Macie Dawkins Young American Teen International
Presented by HE Dr Razvan Constantinescu Consul of Romania Bristol and Naheed Iqbal of Sairaz Beauty Salon Escorted by Jeyanne Nicole YEMI Director
Launch of Plastic Pollution Awareness & Action Project
Barbers & Men’s Stylist Award
Entertainment: R & B SOUL DEEPS
Presented by Deputy Mayor of Yate - Cllr. Karl Tomasin Escorted by Jade Dando - Yemi Miss Wiltshire
Enterprise Business Award
Special Recognition
Presented by Cllr Brian Allison Vice chair SGC Escorted by Kobi-Jean Cole Miss Great Britain
Business of the Year Award
Presented by Mayor of Swindon - Cllr. Junab Ali and Ken Simpson of FSB Escorted by Hannah Golding Young European Queen of Queens
Presented by Cllr Ian Boulton – Staple Hill South Gloucestershire Council Escorted by Paige Warren YEMI Miss Lincolnshire
Dinner Is Served
Entertainment: Salsa Beats with Indira & Julien A touch of Bollywood With Rahi Bains
Youth Empowerment Award
Rosa Hui Empowering Women Award
Presented by Mayor of Calne - Cllr Glenis Ansell Escorted by Kobi-Jean Cole Miss Great Britain
Community Group Award
Presented by Mayor Tim Bowles – West of England Combined Authority Escorted by Jade Dando - Yemi Miss Wiltshire
Presented by Lord Mayor of Bristol - Cllr. Cleo Lake and Tazim Elkington Escorted by Aryana Vashisht Ms Diamond UK
Presented by Chief Constable Andy Marsh - Avon & Somerset Constabulary and Hafiz Zaheer Shabir of Council of Bristol Mosques Escorted by Hannah Golding Young European Queen of Queens
Mukhtyar Singh Community Champion Award
Presented by Right Honourable Mayor of Bath – Cllr. P AnketellJones and Dr Shaheen Chaudhry Escorted by Domanique Savage – Ramsey Young European International Ms
Paul Stephenson Unsung Hero Award
Presented by Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol Mrs Peaches Golding OBE and Ramla Said Omar of Al-Muqtadar Foundation Kenya Escorted by Jade Sutton Young European International Teen Miss
Special Recognition
Presented by and Cllr. Said Hansdot Gloucester Escorted by Sara Zakaria - Young American Miss International Supreme Beauty
Special Recognition
Presented by Supt. Rhys Hughes - Avon & Somerset Constabulary Escorted by Jeyanne Nicole YEMI Director
Entertainment: A Taste of the Nile by Mohammed Ombali
Dessert is served Abdulkadir Gooljar- Families Relief UK
Person of the Year Award
National Community Award for Excellence & Achievement Presented by Mayor of Gloucester - Cllr. Joanne Brown and President of Sikh Union Coventry Palvinder Chana Escorted by Macie Dawkins Young American Teen International
National Positive Role Model Award
Presented by Asst. Chief Fire Officer - Simon Shilton Avon Fire & Rescue Service Escorted by Paige Warren YEMI Miss Lincolnshire
International Award for Excellence & Achievement
Presented by the Sheriff and Deputy Mayor of Gloucester Cllr Howard Hyman Escorted by Hannah Golding Young European Queen of Queens
Special Recognition
Presented by Cllr. Neil Hampson Gloucester City Council Escorted by Domanique Savage – Ramsey Young European International Ms
Batook Pandya Lifetime Achievement Keynote Address by Marvin Rees Presented by Mayor Marvin Rees Escorted by Aryana Vashisht Ms Diamond UK
Entertainment: RSVP Bhangra Fusion Vote of Thanks & CLOSE
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