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Yorkshire\u2019s professional scene is about to get a major dose of glamour and grit as the shortlist<\/a> for the BPA Empowering Women Awards has been unveiled \u2014 shining a spotlight on the region\u2019s most remarkable individuals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating Asian Express\u2019 25 years as a powerhouse ethnic media publication, the awards promise a night of glitz, glory, and genuine game-changers. The event will take place on Sunday 13th July 2025 at the Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford, with a black-tie affair that\u2019s already sending ripples through the business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on decades of insight, storytelling, and unwavering support for dynamic businesses and individuals through its renowned \u2018Business Power\u2019 editorial section, Asian Express steps into the limelight with Business Power Awards (BPA)<\/a> as a full-fledged awards platform and movement, championing leadership, innovation, and empowerment across diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BPA fuels the ‘Empowering Women Awards\u2019, and shines the spotlight on trailblazing females across all sectors, the shortlist features women who have smashed glass ceilings and redefined what it means to lead in Yorkshire\u2019s vibrant and diverse communities and economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair of Business Power Awards, Andleeb Hanif says: \u201cThese finalists embody the power, resilience, and ambition that make Yorkshire a beacon of brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to honour their achievements and give them the stage they deserve in the midst of the rich cultural tapestry that makes Yorkshire\u2019s business and professional community so unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese inspiring women are not only a testament to the strength of females in Yorkshire, but who are also influential leaders, change-makers and community champions regardless of gender, full stop!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event promises more than just trophies. Guests will enjoy a glittering reception, featuring live entertainment, networking opportunities with Yorkshire\u2019s most influential movers and shakers, and moments of inspiration that will fuel the next generation of entrepreneurs, change-makers and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To book tickets, or to find out more, please visit: https:\/\/businesspowerawards.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHORTLIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Outstanding Woman in Arts, Media & Culture<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Song Geet \u2013 Women\u2019s Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Shanaz Gulzar \u2013 Creative Director, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sara Daniel \u2013 Publicity Manager, Bradford Festival Choral Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nabeela Ahmed \u2013 Writer\/Poet\/Educator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \n

    Businesswoman of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Amberine Nawaz \u2013 Director at Pink Ladies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prity Farooq \u2013 MD of Prity Salon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dally Kaur \u2013 CEO of Ideas That Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Asma Tariq \u2013 CEO of Design Quarter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Rukhsana Siddique \u2013 CEO of Crossleys Cars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
      \n

      Professional of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      • Heena Mahmood \u2013 Digital Health Consultant\/Author<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dr Farak Sadiq \u2013 GP Partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Maryam Mir \u2013 Barrister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dr Saira Ali FLI FRSA\u2013 President Elect of the Landscape Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
        \n

        Entrepreneur of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • Hannah Din \u2013 CEO of Thrive Social\/MD of Forbes Collective Ltd<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Elena Nikolova \u2013 CEO of Muslim Travel Girl<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Lois Monks \u2013 Director at JWP Solicitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Binny Sandaal \u2013 Founder\/Coach Shakti Yoga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
          \n

          Outstanding Woman in Education<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • Shazia Younis \u2013 Director at A2Z Learning Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Rizwana Mahmood MBE \u2013 Headteacher\/Educational Consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Saeeqa Rehman \u2013 Lead Pastoral Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Nabeela Ahmed \u2013 Writer\/Poet\/Educator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
            \n

            Outstanding Woman in Public Service<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • Lilly Butt \u2013 Chair of West Yorkshire Police\u2019s VAWG Strategic Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Dr Saghira Sharif \u2013 Principal Genetic Counsellor NHS Trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Tanz Rayaz \u2013 Lead Nurse NHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Dr Saira Ali FLI FRSA\u2013 President Elect of the Landscape Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
              \n

              Empowerment Champion of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              • Sabah Achhide \u2013 Director of (MEMEC) CIC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Milly Rohman \u2013 Project Coach \u2013 ISSE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Sobiya Jawaid \u2013 Leadership Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Lilly Butt \u2013 Chair of West Yorkshire Police\u2019s VAWG Strategic Group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                \n

                Community Champion of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                • Kaneez Khan MBE \u2013 Faith in Communities\/Wellsprings Together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Rizwana Mahmood MBE \u2013 Headteacher\/Educational Consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Rifhat Malik MBE \u2013 Co-founder\/CEO Give a Gift<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Humera Khan \u2013 CEO of Happy Healthy You Bradford and Beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                  \n

                  \u2018Mover & Shaker\u2019 of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \n
                  • Humma Nizami \u2013 CEO of Race Equality Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Hannah Din \u2013 CEO of Thrive Social\/MD of Forbes Collective Ltd<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Freda Shafi \u2013 Food author\/Chef\/Entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Shanaz Gul \u2013 Director at The Heritage Cooking Company CIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                    \n

                    Influential Woman of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \n
                    • Fatima Khan Shah \u2013 West Yorkshire Inclusivity Champion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Noor Ali \u2013 Senior Commercial Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Zohra Nazir \u2013 Bradford Stronger Together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Fatima Mejbil \u2013 Architectural Designer\/Lead Illustrator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                      \n

                      Young Achiever of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        \n
                      • Wania Ahmad \u2013 Member of Youth Parliament \/ Chair of Youth Select Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Kiran Hussain \u2013 Pharmacist\/Muslim Youth Forum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Noor Afasa Jahangir \u2013 Poet\/Project Assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                        \n

                        Sport Champion of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \n
                        • Aqsa Mushtaq \u2013 Football player at OFI Crete Women FC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Kiran Matharu \u2013 Professional Golfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Harleen Kaur \u2013 CEO of Club Ekta; Project Manager at Asian Sports Foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Halima Khan \u2013 Cricket Coach \/ EDI Project Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                          \n

                          Special Recognition<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \n
                          • Naheed Akhtar \u2013 Solicitor at Batley Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Kiran Hussain \u2013 Pharmacist\/Muslim Youth Forum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                            \n

                            Excellence in Legal Sector<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              \n
                            • Frida Hussain KC \u2013 KC Counsel, Barrister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Asma Iqbal \u2013 Partner at Chadwick Lawrence LLP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Samreen Akhtar \u2013 Barrister at Aventus Chambers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Sara Khan-Bashir MBE \u2013 Lawyer & Founder of SKB Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                              \n

                              Lifetime Achievement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                \n
                              • Kama Melly KC \u2013 Deputy Head of Chamber KC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Professor Adeeba Malik CBE, DL \u2013 Deputy Chief Executive QED Foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Usha Parmar \u2013 CEO Sunrise Radio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Nazreen Ahmed \u2013 Director at The Accounting Company Ltd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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