Lifetime Achievement award

The Lifetime Achievement Awar went to Nirmal Singh MBE. He is pictured with Kamel Hothi Asian Market Director at Lloyds TSB.
Business and Commerce Award

The Business and Commerce Excellence went to Anjum Ahmed Manchester-based NIK NAK Clothing.
Retail Award

The Retail Food and Franchise Excellence Award went to Zuber Issa of Euro Garages. In 2001, Lancashire-based Zuber Issa acquired some petrol forecourts in the North West. By 2006, Eurogarages became a Virgin fast Track 100 company and acquired much sought after sites in key locations.