GG2 Hammer Award in association with pladis

Awarded to an individual who has broken through the glass ceiling.

Winner: Bina Mehta, UK Chair, KPMG

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Ash Tandon, Actor | Anisa Missaghi, Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, pladis | WINNER Bina Mehta, UK Chair, KPMG | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Ram Solanki Beacon Award

Presented to an inspiring individual for their exceptional contribution to Britain and ethnic communities.

Winner: Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL, Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer Partnership and President of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | WINNER Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL, Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer Partnership and President of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Man of the Year

Awarded to an individual for consistent high achievement.

Winner: Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta FRS FBA, Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of Cambridge

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | WINNER Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta FRS FBA, Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of Cambridge | Sir Simon Hughes, Chancellor, London South Bank University | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Woman of the Year supported by Maniyar Capital

Awarded to an individual for consistent high achievement.

Winner: HHJ Kaly Kaul QC, Circuit Judge and Queen's Counsel and Founder of the Judicial Support Network

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Lord Jitesh Gadhia | Seleema Zhitija, Senior Compliance Officer, Maniyar Capital | WINNER HHJ Kaly Kaul QC, Circuit Judge and Queen's Counsel and Founder of the Judicial Support Network | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Pride of Britain Award

Awarded to an individual for their outstanding contribution to society.

Winner: Azeem Rafiq, Anti-Racism Campaigner and Former Professional Cricketer

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Seema Malhotra MP, Shadow Minister for Small Business | WINNER Azeem Rafiq, Anti-Racism Campaigner and Former Professional Cricketer | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Inspirational Role Model

Awarded to an exceptional individual who has shown resilience and passion to drive positive change in business and the community.

Winner: Kailash Suri, Owner, Reel Cinemas

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Preet Kaur Gill MP, Shadow Minister for International Development | WINNER Kailash Suri, Owner, Reel Cinemas | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Social Entrepreneur Award

Awarded to a cause-driven individual or organisation who has made an outstanding and meaningful contribution to society.

Winner: Vraj Pankhania, Founder and Chairman, Westcombe Homes Group and Westcombe Foundation

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO, Oxfam GB | WINNER Vraj Pankhania, Founder and Chairman, Westcombe Homes Group and Westcombe Foundation | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Outstanding Achievement in Law

Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession.

Winner: Jacqueline McKenzie, Partner, Leigh Day Solicitors

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Bhasker Patel | WINNER Jacqueline McKenzie, Partner, Leigh Day Solicitors | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Outstanding Achievement in Science supported by Morningside Pharmaceuticals

Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of science.

Winner: Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian FRS FMedSci, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry,  University of Cambridge

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Amit Roy, Editor-at-large, Eastern Eye | Hitan Mehta, Executive Director, British Asian Trust | WINNER Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian FRS FMedSci, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Cambridge | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Achievement through Adversity supported by Maniyar Capital

Awarded to an individual who has achieved a high level of success despite difficult circumstances.

Winner: Waheed Arian, Doctor and Founder, Arian Teleheal International Telemedicine Charity

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Dharmesh Maniyar, Founder & CEO, Maniyar Capital | Shailesh Vara MP | WINNER Waheed Arian, Doctor and Founder, Arian Teleheal International Telemedicine Charity | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Inspire Award supported by the British Army

Presented to an individual or organisation for outstanding work in the community, which has served to inspire young people.

Winner: Captain Preet Chandi, Physiotherapist, British Army

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Brigadier James Coote DSO OBE, Chief of Staff Headquarters Regional Command, British Army | Lt Col Harriet Cairns, SO1 CE Communities, Engagement Branch, Headquarters Regional Command, British Army (to collect on behalf of Captain Preet Chandi) | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Young Journalist of the Year supported by the Daily Mail

Presented to a young journalist under the age of 35 for outstanding work in the media.

Winner: Inzamam Rashid, Correspondent, Sky News

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Inderdeep Bains, Senior Reporter, Daily Mail | Lord Navnit Dholakia, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, House of Lords | WINNER Inzamam Rashid, Correspondent, Sky News | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Spirit in the Community Award supported by the Royal Navy

Supported by the Royal Navy Awarded to an individual or organisation for outstanding work in the community.

Winner: Amna Abdullatif, Huda Jawad and Shaista Aziz, Founders, The Three Hijabis

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Rushanara Ali MP for Bethnal Green and Bow | Dr Manish Tayal MBE, Surgeon Commander, Royal Navy | WINNER Amna Abdullatif, Huda Jawad and Shaista Aziz, Founders, The Three Hijabis | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 CEO of the Year

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, brings about change, innovation, and built a culture of belonging and inclusion across the organisation.

WINNER: Salman Amin, CEO, pladis

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | Fulya Fraser, Chief HR Officer, pladis (to collect Salman Amin's award on his behalf) | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Diversity Champion of the Year

Awarded to an individual or organisation for outstanding work in putting diversity higher up the agenda and promoting the values of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

WINNER: Sanjay Bhandari, Chair, Kick It Out

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | WINNER Sanjay Bhandari, Chair, Kick It Out | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC  

GG2 D&I Initiative Award

Awarded to an individual or organisation for outstanding work in implementing an initiative with diversity and inclusion at its heart.

WINNER: School of Marketing - Gen Z Programme

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | WINNER Idalina De Jesus, Managing Director, School of Marketing | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Marketing Campaign of the Year

Awarded to an organisation who has made an outstanding and meaningful marketing campaign to promote the values of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

WINNER: GottaBe! Marketing 

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | WINNER Tomasz Dyl, Managing Director, GottaBe! Marketing | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC 

GG2 Advertising Agency of the Year

Presented to an organisation who has made an outstanding contribution to their clients’ successes and built a strong culture of creativity and originality.

WINNER: Mediareach Advertising

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | WINNERS Saad Al-Saraf, CEO, Mediareach Advertising and  Javed Husain, Director, Media Reach Advertising | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC

GG2 Local Government Award

Awarded to a local council or government department for outstanding work in putting diversity higher up the agenda and promoting the values of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

WINNER: Islington Council  

Shailesh R Solanki, Executive Editor, Asian Media Group | WINNER Sharie Omoragbon, Transformation Lead for Challenging Inequality, Islington Council and colleagues | Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor, Asian Media Group | Lukwesa Burak, News Presenter, BBC