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Inaugural Mosaic Talent Awards for Excellence
Posted 27th November 2008 13:15pm

The United Kingdom Business in the Community Responsible Business
Last night HRH The Prince of Wales, President of Business in the Community, was joined by HRH Princess Badiya bint El Hassan of Jordan to celebrate the achievements and positive contributions made to society by young emerging Muslim talent at the Mosaic Talent Awards at the Natural History Museum.

Out of the 57 entries received, 31 finalists were shortlisted for awards in eight categories for their inspirational work in society – Entrepreneur of the Year; Science & Technology; Arts, Culture & Media; Community Leadership (open to all faiths); Sports; Volunteer of the Year; Interfaith (open to all faiths); and International.

The winners were selected because they had set themselves apart in showing extraordinary talent and dedication.

OVERALL WINNERS:
Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Sabirul Islam.
Science and Technology Award - Imran Hakim.
Arts, Culture and Media Award - Ms Zarah Hussein.
Community Leadership Award (open to all faiths) - Positive Prospects (pictured).
Sports Award - Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation.
Volunteer of the Year Award - Gulistan Aksahin.
Interfaith Award (open to all faiths) - MUJU Crew.
International Award - Islamic Relief.

The inaugural Mosaic Talent Awards for Excellence were held to mark Mosaic’s first year of activity. Mosaic is a Muslim led initiative working to break down barriers across British society, convened by Business in the Community (BITC), one of The Prince’s Charities. It encourages linkages between successful Muslim professionals and disadvantaged young Muslims, in order to raise aspirations and increase access to opportunities for education and employment.

John O’Brien, Managing Director of Mosaic, Business in the Community, said: “We received a staggeringly high standard of nominations for the Mosaic Talent Awards for Excellence, and are delighted that so many of the finalists could be with us for this special occasion tonight.

“As well as highlighting and recognising the positive impact on communities that young Muslims can have, these awards demonstrate the tremendous influence that such strong relationships between businesses and local communities can have on young people of all faiths.

“I would like to personally congratulate all of the finalists and in particular the winners – they are an inspiration to us all and we can all learn from them. This has been a phenomenal year for Mosaic and I look forward to an even more successful year in 2009”.