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MAA – Flying high: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity provides vital services across the Midlands
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity flies away with top ABCC award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been crowned the overall winner at Asian Business Chamber of Commerce’s (ABCC) 2020 annual awards. The charity picked up the Overall ABCC
Business of the Year 2020 award, sponsored by Aston University, as well as the Outstanding Charity of the Year award, sponsored by Learner Engagement Training Services, during the virtual awards extravaganza. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, headed up by chief
executive Hanna Sebright (pictured), attends emergency incidents across the region, including road traffic collisions and cardiac arrest calls. Mandy Canny, head of membership at Greater Birmingham Chambers of
Commerce and head of the judging panel, said: “Midlands Air Ambulance charity has shown exceptional work during the pandemic, continuing to deliver advanced pre-hospital patient care, while maintaining awareness of and support for the organisation.” Alongside the charity, seven other businesses and individuals picked up awards during the virtual event, live streamed from Chamber House.
AWARD WINNERS INCLUDED: Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion Sponsored by South and City College Birmingham Aspire Supported Living
Outstanding Customer Service of the Year Sponsored by Burton and South Derbyshire College South and City College Birmingham
Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by Wow Group of Companies Gurpreet Bassi - Bond Wolfe Auctions
Outstanding Financial Services of the Year Sponsored by Finpoint Limited Wahed Invest
Outstanding Hospitality Business of the Year Sponsored by State Bank of India (UK) Edgbaston Stadium
Outstanding Legal Services of the Year Sponsored by Squire Patton Boggs Wildings Solicitors
Outstanding Start-Up Business of the Year Sponsored by Lioncroft Wholesale Ltd T/A East End Wholesale Stores Taran3D
Aston University, Inspired Energy and Wright Restaurants T/A McDonald’s were headline sponsors of the awards.
More ABCC news – pages 52-53 December 2020/January 2021 CHAMBERLINK 11
‘Exemplary’ service praised by president
Paul Thandi (pictured), chief executive of NEC Group, has been recognised for his ‘more than exemplary’ contribution to the regional economy. Mr Thandi received the annual
President’s Award from president Jason Wouhra, during the Asian Business Chamber’s virtual awards celebration. He heads up one of the
world’s top venue management companies, which in addition to operating the NEC, Resorts World Arena and the Vox Conference Venue in Solihull, the group also operates the International Convention Centre and Utilita Arena Birmingham.
‘Under Paul’s leadership the NEC group has gone from strength-to-strength’
It also manages a range of
support services including ticketing agency The Ticket Factory, hospitality business Amplify and caterers Amadeus. Paul sits on the boards of
Metrobank PLC, West Midlands Growth Company and the British Allied Trade Federation. He is also the chair of the Solihull Skills and Employment Board, plus a patron of both Marie Curie and Heads Together charities. He was recognised for his
dedication to the development
of business and his contribution to the national economy by the Queen in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List. He is also a Deputy Lieutenant
for the West Midlands Lieutenancy. Jason Wouhra said: “It is an
honour to present the President’s award to Paul Thandi CBE, DL. Paul’s contribution to our regional economy over the last decade or more has been exemplary. “As a result of his hard work
and leadership he is a shining example of the entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic contained within the Asian community. Under Paul’s leadership the NEC group has gone from strength- to-strength and is a valued contributor to our regional economy and its presence on the national stage. “Having individuals like Paul in
our business community is great example for future generations to aspire to achieve greater heights in life.”
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