Eastern Eye Asian Business Awards

Synopsis

- Celebrating a new milestone in Ethnic business achievement - To mark the unprecedented developments across the prolific arena of ethnic commerce and industry in the UK, the 12th annual Eastern Eye Asian Business Awards celebrates a colossal growth to parallel the ascending successes of the UK’s burgeoning Asian business community, and takes place on Wednesday 19th November 2008 at Wembley Stadium. Established as one of the most prominent entries on the UK business calendar, the Eastern Eye Asian Business Awards pays homage to the lucrative achievements of the UK’s Asian business strengths and the stronghold they maintain within the nation’s economy. Hosted by Eastern Eye, Britain's biggest selling Asian newspaper which is part of the Ethnic Media Group, and presented by Sterling Media, the prestigious award ceremony will honour high achievers from the Asian business world by announcing seven coveted awards covering Young Achiever of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Community Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and the most coveted awards, Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year. The awards will honour the hard work, dedication and unfettered commitment of a broad range of achievers from a multitude of fields. The event also coincides with the annual publication Britain’s Richest Asians Magazine - the only magazine to exclusively publish an up-to-date audit of wealth for the richest 20 Asians in the UK. More than 800 VIPs and celebrity guests will be attending the Eastern Eye Asian Business Awards consisting of a host of Britain’s richest Asians, a pool of A-list mainstream, British Asian and international talent, public figures, MPs and millionaires. Ambassadors and guests of honour who have attended throughout Eastern Eye Asian Business Awards’ 12 year history have included HRH The Prince of Wales, HRH The Duke of York, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, HRH Princess Royal, The Rt. Hon Tony Blair PM, Cherie Booth QC, William Hague MP and Michael Portillo MP. The event has also attracted an array of celebrities including Mylene Klass, Nitin Ganatra, Liberty X, Honor Blackman, Shilpa Shetty, Rudolph Walker, Meera Syal to name but a few. The evening will emulate elegance as it opens with a lavish VIP champagne reception, followed by the Asian Business Awards ceremony. The event will be interspersed with a plethora of eclectic international acts performing throughout a gourmet five course meal, and will be followed by an after-show party. What's more guests will be treated to a free bar throughout the evening. This year's entertainment comprises X Factor 2007 runner ups HOPE who have recently announced their collaboration with Pharrell Williams, chart topping R'n'B music artist Raghav and opera sensation PATRICIA ROZARIO. The 12th annual Eastern Eye Asian Business Awards takes place on Wednesday 19th November 2008 at Wembley Stadium. Tickets are priced £250+VAT for individual seats or for a table of 10, £2500+VAT. For ticket enquiries please contact Sterling Media on 020 7801 0077.