London: The first-ever, The APEX Awards, celebrating British Asian excellence, raised £350,000 for children's charity Yuva Unstoppable at a black-tie ceremony at the InterContinental London Park Lane on Friday 11 September.
More than 325 guests’ business leaders, broadcasters, entrepreneurs and community figures filled the ballroom for the presentation of ten awards, recognising individuals and organisations whose achievements, leadership and contributions represent the very best of British Asian excellence.
Publisher and Editor of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar, CB Patel has devoted more than five decades to British Asian media and to preserving and strengthening Indian culture, community and the Gujarati language in Britain received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Organised by whitetops Global and Luminary Networks Ltd, the awards were founded to giverecognition to a community whose contribution, the organisers argue, has too often gone uncelebrated.
Founder of Showbiz International, John Digwa has spent more than 25 years promoting major Indian artists and bringing spectacular Bollywood music and cultural entertainment to UK audiences.
An artist, curator and activist community worker, Poulomi Desai has spent decades combining creativity with advocacy, using art and community initiatives to champion inclusion, identity and social change.
Parul Goel is recognised for his contribution and achievements within the Asianmedia,and a speaker at large media seminars. He is the UK head of Zee TVUK and CFO Zee tv USA, while Divia Thani has built an influential international editorial career and today leads all eight global editions of Condé Nast Traveller across print, digital, video and social platforms.
An award-winning TV and radio broadcaster, presently with Magic Radio, Neev Spencer has built an influential mainstream platform while using her voice to champion mental health, charitable causes and positive social change.
An ambitious entrepreneur recognised for building and growing a successful business, InterpolitanMoney PLC, through vision, determination and a strong commitment to enterprise.
Founder of RakLAW Solicitors, Rakesh Prajapati is an experienced solicitor with a diverse legal practice spanning civil litigation, family law and immigration.
Chef, restaurateur, author and founder of Darjeeling Express, Asma Khan has become an internationally recognised voice in food while championing women, opportunity and cultural heritage.
A distinguished entrepreneur who built Euro Car Parts from a single London store into a major European automotive-parts business before establishing Dominvs Group and expanding his interests across property, hospitality and investment.
Publisher and Editor of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar, CB Patel has devoted more than five decades to British Asian media and to preserving and strengthening Indian culture, community and the Gujarati language in Britain.
A successful McDonald’s franchisee, Reema Mavani has built a growing multi-restaurant operation while placing people development, leadership and engagement with the local community at the heart of the business.
Co-founder L George said:
Co-founder Govind Shahi said:
Proceeds from the evening go to Yuva Unstoppable, supported on the night through the Vascroft Foundation, the awards' chosen charity partner.
The APEX Awards 2026 were supported by Ravenscroft Health, Finance House Limited, DUA Accountancy & Business Consultancy, Ragasaan, Language Interpreters Ltd and Sow & Reap, with Cloud Apartments as Reception Partner, Ting as Marketing Partner, Sunrise Radio and London Daily as Media Partners, Lux Callibrate as Spirits Partner and Pinnova as Party Partner.
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