FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 15, 2025London, UK: The Muslim News proudly hosted the 21st annual Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Monday, July 14, at Marriot Hotel, London. The distinguished ceremony honoured outstanding individuals and organisations for their achievements and contributions across British society—from community service and education to health, the arts, and enterprise. This year’s event brought together leading figures, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Faith Communities and Resettlement Minister Lord Wajid Khan, Opposition Whip, Shadow Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, David Simmonds, Will Foster MP attended on behalf of Sir Ed Davey, Leader of Liberal Democrats, SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn, Former Attorney General, Dominic Grieve, Husam Zomlot, Ambassador, Palestine Mission to the UK, Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE, Chief Executive, Star Academies, Interim Chair, Ofsted Board, alongside community leaders and honoured guests. Editor, Publisher, and Founder of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence, Ahmed J Versi, highlighted the importance of the event, stating:“The Muslim News Awards for Excellence has grown into far more than a ceremony—it is a powerful statement, a resolute response, and a vital counter-narrative to the cynical and poisonous portrayals so often weaponised. This event uplifts and reminds us that true excellence goes beyond personal success—it is about lifting others.”2025 Award Winners:Alhambra Award for Excellence in the ArtsWinner: Alim KamaraAnnemarie Schimmel Award for Championing a Muslim CauseSponsored by The Salaam CentreWinner: Sarah Owen MPMalcolm X Young Person’s Award for ExcellenceWinner: Councillor Atira-Rose MalikAlija Izetbegovic Award for Good CitizenshipWinner: Abdul QadirUthman Dan Fodio Award for Excellence in Community DevelopmentWinner: FL Women & Family WellnessAl-Biruni Award for Excellence in Community RelationsWinner: Suleman KhonatSankore University Award for Excellence in EducationSponsored by Al-Khair FoundationWinner: Professor Raheel NawazFazlur Rahman Khan Award for Excellence in Engineering, Science or TechnologyWinner: Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-hashimiUmmul Mu’minin Khadijah Award for Excellence in EnterpriseWinner: Holy Land DatesIbn Sina Award for Excellence in HealthSponsored by The Lady Fatemah Charitable TrustWinner: Professor Shahina Pardhan OBEIbn Battuta Award for Excellence in the MediaWinner: Emb HashmiFaezeh Hashemi Award for Excellence in SportWinner: Cycle SistersImams Hasan and Husayn Children’s Award for ExcellenceSponsored by Muslim HandsWinner: Naila SeetalIman wa Amal Special AwardWinner: Zara MohammedThe Editor’s Lifetime Achievement AwardWinner: Mohammad Saleem SiddiquiFor more information, press photos or interviews, please contact:The Muslim NewsEmail: [email protected]Website: www.muslimnews.co.ukENDSFor more about the judges, click hereThe full list of shortlisted nominees can be seen here: