{"id":9051,"date":"2025-10-20T13:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/yorkshires-business-community-unites-for-a-landmark-night-at-the-business-power-awards-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T13:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:41:00","slug":"yorkshires-business-community-unites-for-a-landmark-night-at-the-business-power-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/yorkshires-business-community-unites-for-a-landmark-night-at-the-business-power-awards-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Yorkshire\u2019s business community unites for a landmark night at the Business Power Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BPA_2025-3_25-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52645\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a night of glamour, gratitude, and groundbreaking achievement as the \u2018Who\u2019s Who\u2019 of Yorkshire\u2019s most influential business figures gathered for the <a href=\"https:\/\/businesspowerawards.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Power Awards<\/a> (BPA) at Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sold-out black-tie gala night, hosted by the Asian Express newspaper on 12<sup>th<\/sup> October at Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford, drew more than 350 distinguished guests &#8211; from leading businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators to civic leaders and philanthropists, in a powerful celebration of ambition, excellence, and community spirit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marking 25 years of Asian Express, this was the second major event of the year &#8211; following the hugely acclaimed <a href=\"https:\/\/businesspowerawards.co.uk\/photos-bpaew\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPA Empowering Women Awards <\/a>held in July 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these milestone celebrations have cemented the Business Power Awards\u2019 reputation as one of the region\u2019s most prestigious honours, bringing Yorkshire\u2019s business brilliance from page to stage and showcasing the people and enterprises driving its economic heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BPA_2025-170_25-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52648\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor a quarter of a century, we\u2019ve published thousands of business stories from across Yorkshire \u2013 stories of resilience, ambition, and grit,\u201d says organiser Nadim Hanif, CEO Asian Express. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur newspaper has carried the voices of those who built, against the odds, a life and a legacy in this region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Business Power Awards is a celebration of enterprise, resilience and diversity that marks a new era of recognition for regional excellence and the entrepreneurs and enterprises that have long-powered Yorkshire\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keynote speakers on the night included Rebecca Fitzgerald &#8211; Director, Yorkshire Building Society &amp; President Bradford Chamber of Commerce, Daniel Bates &#8211; Executive Director, Bradford 2025, Yunus Lunat &#8211; Partner, Ison Harrison Solicitors, Saj Hussain and Mo Kola- Directors, Adams Foodservice, Hanif Malik OBE, and BPA 2025\u2019s headline sponsor Asif Khan CEO of Janan.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"52657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BPA_2025-98_25-682x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52657\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"52655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BPA_2025-89_25-682x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52655\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"52660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BPA_2025-106_25-682x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52660\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Categories ranged from Entrepreneur of the Year and SME of the Year to Professional of the Year, Community Impact Award and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement and Special Recognition honours. Winners were praised not only for their commercial success but for the way they champion inclusion, innovation and social purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her keynote address, Asian Express managing editor, and chairperson of BPA, Andleeb Hanif told the audience: \u201cThe Business Power Awards are not simply about trophies. They are about visibility. Advocacy. Reclaiming the narrative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey are about saying: entrepreneurs from Yorkshire\u2019s diverse communities are not outsiders, but insiders. They are the heartbeat of this economy \u2013 powering growth, creating jobs, innovating across industries, and inspiring future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evening blended glamour with purpose. Emotional tributes were paid to pioneering figures including the late Shabir Hussain &#8211; founder of Akbars, whose daughter Samira accepted the Special Recognition Award (post humous) on his behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BPA_2025-227_25-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52650\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entertainment, fine dining and heartfelt applause carried the night, but its message was clear: Yorkshire\u2019s business community is no longer content to stay in the background. As guests departed into the crisp Bradford night, the sentiment was unanimous &#8211; the Business Power Awards had not just celebrated success; they had reignited pride, purpose and unity across the region\u2019s business landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Business Power Awards 2025 Event Partners &#8211; Janan, Morrisons, Ison Harrison Solicitors, Bradford 2025, Regal Foods, Blacks Solicitors, Akbars, Kingsman Solicitors, Ideal Carpets &amp; Furniture, United Foods, Jinnah Restaurants, Adams Foodservice, Abu Bakr Superstores, International Restaurant, Shimlas, Sekhon Group, and Scent Salim &#8211; whose generous support and shared belief in Yorkshire\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit made this extraordinary celebration possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winners Business Power Awards 2025 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entrepreneur of the Year:<\/strong> Kamran Rashid &#8211; CEO, Impact Hub Yorkshire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start-Up of the Year:<\/strong> Queen Libas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SME of the Year:<\/strong> Jahan Foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant of the Year:<\/strong> Jinnah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fashion Outlet of the Year:<\/strong> Janan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family Business of the Year:<\/strong> United Foods Cash &amp; Carry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand of the Year:<\/strong> Shimlas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beauty &amp; Aesthetics Business\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:<\/strong> Prity Salon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retail Business of the Year: <\/strong>Worldwide Foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Enterprise of the Year:<\/strong> Link AP Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accountancy Firm of the Year:<\/strong> The Accounting Company Leeds (TAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Law Firm of the Year:<\/strong> Kingsman Solicitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional of the Year: <\/strong>Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE, Solicitor &amp; Founder SKB Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Recognition Award: <\/strong>(Post Humous) Shabir Hussain Founder Akbars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CEO of the Year:<\/strong> Younis Chaudhry MBE, CEO Regal Foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Power Couple of the Year:<\/strong> Mrs Harmesh Kaur &amp; Mr Nirmal Singh MBE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifetime Achievement Award:<\/strong> Dr Amjad Pervez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was a night of glamour, gratitude, and groundbreaking achievement as the \u2018Who\u2019s Who\u2019 of Yorkshire\u2019s most influential business figures gathered for the Business Power Awards (BPA) at Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford. 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