The world’s first annual Sikh Awards ceremony was held on 10 October 2010 as a tribute to the skills, achievements and successes of the Sikh community. It was a historical and successful event organised by The Sikh Directory.
The Sikh Directory was published in 2006 and has since been updated and published annually. It is currently the world’s largest and most comprehensive Sikh business directory. It is an established and trusted brand which educates the next generation, stimulates community networking and connects buyers and sellers.
The Sikh Directory’s main objectives are to serve, connect and unite the Sikh community around the world, to help promote and magnify the competitiveness and breadth of Sikh businesses internationally.
Awards will be given to individuals or organisations who have given an excellent service in business and to the Sikh community, especially Sikhs who have delivered their service in an exceptional and innovative way and can show examples of selfless voluntary service:
Sikhs in Business
For the organisation or individual that can best demonstrate how it has made exceptional financial returns, shown strong growth, innovative strategies and clear market leadership in its sector. This category also incorporates Business Man, Business Women and Entrepreneur awards.
Sikhs in Charity
For anindividual, organisation, or society which can best demonstrate that it has the community at heart and has had a positive impact whilst improving the health and wellbeing of society.
Sikhs in Education
For any Sikh educational establishment, teacher or individualthat is taking a strategic approach to recognising, educating and developing the talent and skills within the community.
Sikhs in Entertainment
This category recognises directors, presenters, comedians, instrumentalists and musical artists etc... respected role models whopromote the Sikh identity within the entertainment industry.
Sikhs in Media
For an individual or organisation that has made a substantial positive impact within the media industry, including newspapers, websites, radio and television stations and all other media platforms.
Sikhs in Profession
Nominees in this category are employees whose contributions have made an exceptional difference on a local or global scale, in any field such as financial, medical, technology, government or legal.
Sikhs in Seva
This category recognises an outstanding individual who has shown exceptional vision and contribution to society through means of Seva (Selfless Voluntary Service).
Sikhs in Sports
For an individual that has made a significant contribution to the sports industry on a regional, national or global scale whilst promoting there Sikh Identity.
The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award
For a Sikh who has made a significant contribution to Sikhism on a global scale, an individual who has demonstrated a positive impact on society whilst progressing Sikhism to higher levels.
The Sikh People's Choice Award
Chosen by the community through the online voting process this category recognises an individual who has had a positive impact on people's lives and has great admiration from others.
The Special Recognition Award
This highly respected honour is bestowed to a Sikh or non-Sikh that through their passion, dedication and commitment have made a significant contribution for the greater good of society.
Sikhs in Business - Dr Kartar Lalvani - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Rabinder Buttar - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Mr Jasvinder Singh Sehmbi - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Charity - United Sikhs - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Education - Tejinder Virdee - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Entertainment - Jazzy B - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Media - The Sikh Times - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Seva - Dr Manjit Kaur Birdi - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Sports - Satnam Dhillon - United Kingdom
The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award - Fauja Singh - United Kingdom
The Special Recognition Award - Bhai Sahib Dr Monhinder Singh Ji - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Analjit Singh - India
Sikhs in Business - Mrs Geeta Kaur Sidhu - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Mr Harvinder Singh - Malaysia
Sikhs in Charity - Sikh Aid International - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Education - Simon Singh - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Entertainment - Gurmeet Kaur Sodhi - United States
Sikhs in Media - Ravi Singh - United States
Sikhs in Profession - Jodishwar Singh - Switzerland
Sikhs in Seva - Kulvinder Singh Sihra - Kenya
Sikhs in Sports - Harbhajan Singh - India
The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award - Kartar Singh Ji - India
The Sikh People's Choice Award - Raminder Singh Ranger - United Kingdom
The Special Faith Award - Tariq Jahan - United Kingdom
The Special Recognition Award - Prof Kartar Singh Ji - India
Sikhs in Business - Rajinder Singh Baryan - Kenya
Sikhs in Business - Mrs Sukhinder Singh - United States
Sikhs in Business - Mr Suneet Singh Tuli - India
Sikhs in Charity - Cancer Research UK - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Education - Dr Jagir Singh - India
Sikhs in Entertainment - Gurpreet Singh - India
Sikhs in Media - Guruka Singh - United States
Sikhs in Profession - Gurmant Grewal - Canada
Sikhs in Seva - Surender S Khandari - Dubai
Sikhs in Sports - Rashpal Kaur - India
The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award - Bibi Inderjit Kaur Ji - India
The Sikh People's Choice Award - Paul Uppal - United Kingdom
The Special Recognition Award - Lakshmi Mittal - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Harpal Singh Saggu - India
Sikhs in Business - Ms Harpreet Kaur - India
Sikhs in Business - Kamalpreet Singh Virdi - United States
Sikhs in Charity - Sikh Welfare Association - Malaysia
Sikhs in Education - Ms Tavneet Kaur Suri - Kenya
Sikhs in Entertainment - Prabjot Kaur Randhawa - United States
Sikhs in Media - Harbinder Singh Sewak - United States
Sikhs in Profession - Harminder Dua - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Seva - Dr Sarup Singh Alag - India
Sikhs in Sports - Avtar Singh Sohal - Kenya
The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award - Jathedar Sant Baba Nihal Singh Ji - India
The Sikh People's Choice Award - Jatinder Singh Durhailay - United Kingdom
The Special Recognition Award - David Cameron - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Malvinder Mohan Singh - India
Sikhs in Business - Mrs Parminder Kaur - Netherlands
Sikhs in Business - Suki Singh Ghuman - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Charity - Sikh Helpline - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Education - Ms Gursharan Kaur Kandra - Canada
Sikhs in Entertainment - Bhai Baldeep Singh - India
Sikhs in Media - Sangat TV - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Profession - Amrit Singh Uppal - Singapore
Sikhs in Seva - Swaran Singh Gharial - Kenya
Sikhs in Sports - Navtej Singh - India
The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award - Tarlochan Singh - India
The Sikh People's Choice Award - Pardeep Singh Bahra - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Bob Singh Dhillon - Canada
Sikhs in Business - Ms Kiran Singh - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Business - Supreet Singh Manchanda - United States
Sikhs in Charity - Khalsa Aid - UK
Sikhs in Education - Dr Birender Singh Mahon - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Entertainment - Mrs Manika Kaur - Dubai
Sikhs in Media - Akaal Television / Mr Amrik Singh Kooner - United Kingdom
Sikhs in Profession - Jaspal Singh Bindra - India
Sikhs in Seva - Gurmeet Singh - India
Sikhs in Sports - Ram Singh Nayyar - Canada
The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award - Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji - India
The Sikh People's Choice Award - Natasha Mudhar - United Kingdom
The Special Recognition Award - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Dubai
The following companies have supported the awards:
ABN AMRO
Air India
B4U (network)
Best Western Hotels
British Midland International
DVK Group
DWF LLP
G.I.P.S.
Harpal Photography
HSBC Bank
Jaguar Cars
Jas MB London
Khakkar & Co Solicitors
Luvo
Madhus
Passat Kreuzfahrten
Petchey Holdings PLC
Pink Turban
Punjab National Bank
Ramada Hotels
RSB Global
Sahara Homes Ltd
The Sikh Group
S & J Group
Sony Entertainment Television
Sterling Media
Sunmark Ltd
Uber Kuchen
Zee TV