The British Sikh Awards is an annual event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Sikhs in various fields, from business and academia to arts and community service.

The event took place on Wednesday, 31 May at The Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport NEC. The Awards, running for second year, recognised the diversity and richness of Sikh culture and honoured those who have made a positive impact on society.

Throughout the ceremony, individuals and organisations were celebrated for their hard work and dedication, and their success serves as inspiration for others to follow in their footsteps.

The event highlighted the power of community and the importance of recognising and celebrating the accomplishments of all members of society. Moreover, these awards are not only a celebration of success, but also an opportunity to highlight the rich diversity and depth of talent within the British Sikh community.

A spokesperson for The 2nd British Sikh Awards 2023 said: “Through The British Sikh Awards, we honour and uplift the achievements of Sikhs and look forward to the continued growth and success of this vibrant and dynamic community.

“By showcasing the achievements of these remarkable individuals and organisations, we hope to inspire future generations and encourage greater diversity and inclusivity across all aspects of society.

“The winners are true leaders who have inspired others, pushed boundaries, and achieved remarkable success in their respective fields. We would like to congratulate all winners and finalists.”

The winners of The 2nd British Sikh Awards 2023 are:

Sikh in the Community: The Bhandwagon Podcast, Ranjit Bhandal (Birmingham)

Media, Arts & Cultural Awareness: Sky News, Amrit Singh Mann (London)

Young Achiever of the Year: Irwin Mitchell, Lovejoyt Singh (Sutton Coldfield)

Charity of the Year: Sikh Womens Aid (Wolverhampton)

Woman of the Year Award: Anita Kaur Notta (Wolverhampton)

Achievements in Finance: Stoke Park Limited, PJ Singh (Stoke Poges)

Achievements In Law: Find Me A Solicitor, Dee Kundi (Birmingham)

The Civil Service Award: West Midlands Police, Bal Atwal (Birmingham)

Business Leader of the Year: Banwait Group Holdings, Pam Banwait (London)

Entrepreneur of the Year: Kaurs Legal UK, Tinessa Kaur (London)

Sikh Spirit of Britain: Premier League, Bhupinder Singh Gill (London)

Services to Education: Falcons Primary School, Jasbir Mann (Leicester)

Community Initiative of the Year: Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies, Opinderjit Kaur Takhar (Wolverhampton)

Business of the Year: Vicarage Nurseries (Worcestershire)

Small Business of the Year: Hyluxclothing, Sukhvir Singh Sohal (Glasgow)

Science & Tech Award of the Year: Warwick Medical School, Swaran Singh (Warwick)

Social Inclusion Group Of The Year: Met Police Sikh Association (London)

Rising Star in Sport: Leciester FC, Karum Singh Malhi (Coventry)

Professional In Business: Conway House Dental, Harry & Jasmeen Basra (High Wycombe)

Business Rising Star of the Year: Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, Kamal Kaur Reehal (Birmingham)

Rising Star In Law: DLA Piper, Satnam Singh Sahota (Birmingham)

Corporate Achievement of the Year: KPMG LLP, Tanvir Pahal (London)

International Sikh of The Year: United Sikhs, Hardayal Singh (USA)

Outstanding Community Achievement: Believe in Me CIC, Kiran Sahota (Birmingham)

Outstanding Sikh Award: Sunrise Radio, Tony Lit (London)

Achievements in Business:The Virdee Foundation, Peter Virdee (London)

One to Watch: Logan Pharmaceuticals, Pretty Kaur Dosanjh (London)

Services to Medicine: University of Derby, Navjot Virk (Derby)

Sewa Group of the Year: Manchester Sikh Foundation (Manchester)

Outstanding Achievement of the Year: Sporting Khalsa (Willenhall)

Community Pioneers of the Year: Sikh Recovery Network, Jaz Rai (Derby)

The Duleep Singh Sikh Man of the Year: Midland Langar Seva Society, Randhir Singh & Parmjit Singh (Walsall)

Entertainer Award of the Year: Steel Banglez, Pahuldip Singh Sandhu (London)