The shortlist has been unveiled for an annual awards celebrating the Asian business community.
More than 30 businesses, organisations and individuals from across the West Midlands have been named in the list by the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce Awards.
There are eight different categories being awarded on the night with one winner chosen as the overall business of the year.
The awards are run by Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.
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Interim deputy chief executive Raj Kandola said: "The judging panel was hugely impressed by the outstanding calibre of applicants for this year's awards.
"The depth of talent, innovation, and dedication on display made the task of selecting a shortlist incredibly challenging, with every business bringing something unique and valuable to the table.
"Congratulations to all those shortlisted - not only for excelling in their own fields but also for their contribution to strengthening and elevating our business community.
"Their achievements play a vital role in making our region a thriving, dynamic hub for entrepreneurship, growth and opportunity."
The awards take place on November 27 at The National Conference Centre in Solihull.
The shortlist for this year's awards is:
Charity of the Year
Acorns Children's Hospice
Crisis
FareShare Midlands
Our Community Foundation
Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Charity
Birmingham Impact FC
Freshbreeze Environmental
Minor Weir Willis
Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Rupa Parmar, Midland Health
Kiran Sharma, Physio & Health Matters
Tammy Takkar, Active Clinics
Naz Williams, Afsar Williams
Male Entrepreneur of the Year
Lucky Ganatra, Evolving Families
Harry Hussain, Uniguard
Mehmood Rajoka, Verity Partners
Azeem Rashid, Lawtech 365
Professional Services Business of the Year
Freshbreeze Environmental
Lancers Solicitors
Offa Operations
Uniguard
Vasu Legal Services
Small Business of the Year
Afsar Williams Solicitors
Kapadia Rose
Heart Career Services
It's Halal
Uniguard
Start-Up Business of the Year
Decorum Restaurant
Lancers Solicitors
Mansion 28
Musafir Esim
Young Achiever of the Year
Jay Dhaliwal, Chase de Vere
Zoya Hassan, KPMG
Belinda Kaur, BK Networks
Azeem Rashid, Lawtech Software Group
