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Issue 218, Friday 29 June 2007 - 12 Jumad al-Akhbar 1428

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2007, responses from the guests

Some of the many comments we received from guests at The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2007

“I enjoyed the occasion thoroughly, and I must congratulate you and your publication on this very positive initiative, and your obvious success in establishing it over the last few years.”
Charles de Chassiron, Diplomatic Consultant, London

“It was a wonderful event, and I felt very honoured to be present, and to meet so many wonderful Muslim people who are doing such great work in the community in the UK. It was such a happy evening, and I was delighted to meet lots of old friends- and to make new ones too!”
Sir Nicholas Young, Chief Executive, British Red Cross, London

“Many congratulations on another triumph with your awards. They are both a celebration of all that is achieved each year by the Muslim community and a superb way of setting an example of how to encourage people to work together.”
Bob Satchwell, Executive Director, Society of Editors, Cambridge

“I would like to thank you for another excellent Muslim News Awards. We enjoyed the evening enormously so because the Awards genuinely highlight the enormous contribution to the sciences, arts and community by the Muslim community. The evening was exceptionally well run and organised and it is a great tribute to you.”
Ismail Jalili, Chairman, The National Association of British Arabs, Stamford

“I was thrilled to hear of the achievements of so many individuals, initiatives and organisations from the Muslim community. It was a real tribute to the significant contribution that is being made by Muslims to the life of our British society and the wider world. I felt privileged to be in the company of so many welcoming and supportive people. The supper was delicious, the comedian very funny and the company at the table was both stimulating and friendly. Please accept my gratitude for a wonderful and memorable evening.”
Reverend D E Wilkes OBE QHC, Chaplain-General, HM Land Forces, Pewsey, Wiltshire

“The event was very refreshing to see involving so many people, including Muslims and non-Muslims from all different walks of life. It was encouraging to see participation of the Muslim community in mainstream affairs in Britain. Over the last two or three generations, the community has progressively moved from being passive immigrants to socially incorporate themselves and contribute positively towards their society. Your awards ceremony can also help to promote the contributions being made at a time when Muslims worldwide are often portrayed so negatively.”
Touraj Shiralilou, London Bureau Chief, IRNA, Wembley, Middx

“I must congratulate you and your staff for a wonderful evening. It is remarkable to see so diverse and representative a group from British communities. I was particularly impressed with the calibre and standards of excellence shown by so many award winners across the many number of areas. Your hosting and the management of the event were second to none and I am most grateful to you and all your staff for such a great evening.”
Afzal Amin, Capt, OIC 24 AEC, Windsor

“As usual, the Muslim News Awards for Excellence was beautifully organised and arranged with everything running to schedule. The gathering brought together leading figures from the world of British political life and leading British Muslims in a unique event. It was evident that the dignitaries invited to speak very much appreciated the occasion and recognised the need for coming together to acknowledge the contribution of Muslims to British life. The speeches were heartfelt and the calibre of the winners of the prestigious Awards was excellent. The variety of the awards given out represents all walks of life and the Muslims they are named after to enables many people to have a glimpse into the momentous figures that the Islamic world has produced. The comedian from the US gave a nice touch to the occasion and proved beyond doubt that Muslims do have a sense of humour. I hope that you will get more support and contributors to enable this very positive event to continue into the future. It has been another very bad year for Muslims worldwide, especially those massacred in Iraq (pilgrims, women and children) and it is vital to fortify the dialogue between communities in the UK. Only through shared understanding can there be any hope for the future. Greatest of respect for your huge efforts and hard work and for those of the team of volunteers who make the Muslim News Awards such a success.”
Sara Saleem, Freelance journalist, Whitley, Wigan

“Jazakum Allahu Khayran for a wonderful evening which was, as always, extremely enjoyable. The speeches and winners’ profiles were very inspiring and humbling at the same time. Everything was well done, Masha-Allah. It is never easy to organise such a big annual event, and come up with new and better ideas each time, but you seem to manage it effortlessly. It is a credit to you and all the people behind the scenes who have, most certainly, worked very hard indeed.
Ms Adlin B Adnan MA, LLB (Hons) Lon, Head of policy development & communications, Interpal

“It was truly an inspiring and motivating night for all those seeking to serve the Community. The success of the 7th Award ceremony is a testimony of the continuous achievements of the Muslim News as well as the UK Muslim Community at large.”
Mohammed Al-Hilli, Publication, Islamic Unity Society

“It was an eye-opener to see the achievements of so many Muslim groups and individuals – I felt very proud!”
Ms Arzina R Lalani, Research Associate, Institute of Ismaili Studies

“It was the most inspiring evening, in every way - the nominees and winner, the guest speakers, and the lovely and fascinating people at my table.”
Ms Caroline Diehl, Chief Executive, The Media Trust

“It still remains the best organised Muslim event by a long shot, and certainly the most pleasant to attend!”
Mrs Michele Messoudi, Education Consultant, World - Wise

“The organisation of the programme was marvellous, extremely impressive and could not have been done better! I think you have done a brilliant job this year and my duas will remain for your developing success and smiles for the future also.”
Rahila Basher Khan, Education Worker, East London

“I greatly enjoyed the awards and thought that they were impeccably organised.”
Roger Bolton, Presenter, Sunday Program, Radio 4

“As usual the event was delightful. Organisation was, as we have come to expect, delivered with such precision and professionalism it gives a sense of pride to the community and particularly to the youth whose support and volunteer in the event, is to be applauded. Muslim News Awards is something our youth will benefit greatly from – a new dawn is breaking on the Muslim community’s horizon! I was really chuffed to see a lot of younger people there and I think it is such a great occasion for them to see being carried off so well.”
Ms Batool Al-Toma, Director, New Muslim Project, Leicester

“It was an excellent occasion and superbly organised.”
Sir Roland Jackson, Chief executive, British Association for Advancement of Science

“I and other colleagues, especially the non-Muslims, who attended were most impressed with the organisation and excellent programme.”
Professor Salim T S Al-Hassani, Chairman, Board, Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation, Manchester