An evening celebrating the achievements of BME businesses in Suffolk will take place as the nominees for the awards are announced.

More than 100 entries were received for the 6th Suffolk BME Business Awards which will be held at the University of Suffolk on Tuesday.

The awards are hosted by BSC Multicultural Service (BSCMS) and sponsored by Kerseys Solicitors, SAI Estates and Ipswich Bazaar.

There will be nine categories on the night, each celebrating businesses and individuals from across the region.

Mojlum Khan and Mohammed Alam from BSCMS said: "We are delighted to have received more than 100 entries from across Suffolk and the judges had a difficult time shortlisting and choosing the winners.

"This event would not have been possible without our staff, trustees, volunteers, friends and well-wishers from across the county."

The awards are also supported by the University of the Suffolk and Ipswich Star and East Anglian Daily Times.

A panel of judges had more than 100 entries to consider to create the shortlist for nine awards.A panel of judges had more than 100 entries to consider to create the shortlist for nine awards. (Image: BSCMS)

1: Business of the Year

ADCO Construction Ltd

Fast Cabs

IPS Trading UK LTD/ IPSOne

Square Pharmacy

Stylish Furniture Ltd

2: Business of the Year (Catering)

Ballingdon Valley

Maharani Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine

Ocean Fish Platter

Salami Deli

The Chequers Indian Lounge

Turkish Delight

 

3: Business Person of the Year

Chandima Perara

Jetnor Brati

Nasir Jilani

Nurul Islam Chowdhury

Siddhesh Vaze

 

4: New Business of the Year

Cappadocia Meze Grill

Ela Traditional Turkish Barbeque & Meze Bar

GoCO Limited

Indian Habibi

Jilani Majestic Indian Dining

Lavash Turkish Restaurant and Meze Bar

 

5: Community Business of the Year

Al-Amin Halal Grocery

Ipswich Karate Academy

Lucky’s Coffee Shop

Nacton Road Fish Bar

Nice Travel Solutions Ltd

 

6: Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

Susan Nwabude-Ofunne

Lydia Yuk Kiu Tse

Justina Adamska

Monika Erdogan

Hatice Arslan

 

7: Charity of the Year

Caribbean & African Community Health Support Forum

Gambian Welfare Association Suffolk & Norfolk

Karibu African Women’s Support Group

Waveney BME Forum

Suffolk Sri Lankan Society

Ipswich Cycling Community

 

8: Health Champion of the Year

Ipswich Cycling Community

Ipswich Karate Academy

Sickle Cell Suffolk

The Fitness Hub

Square Pharmacy

 

Judges Special Award - Nominees to be revealed