WINDRUSH AWARDS 2003 - WINNERS

1. COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAMPION

Ms SARAH YEH London - WINNER
Website Manager: Set up and manages own website which primarily informs the public and encourages British Chinese to interact. Dim Sum successfully unites a culturally disparate community.

Mr PATRICK VERNON London - WINNER
Strategic Advisor, Dept of Health. Developed media campaign to help promote the Muslim community's contribution to the social and economic life of Brent. Member of Chief Medical Officer's Working Group on Racism in Medicine.

Mr PIRTHIPAL SINGH KANG Maidstone, Kent - RUNNER UP
Principal Community Liaison Officer, Kent Fire Brigade. Has represented minority groups as excellent role model for 18 years, as a catalyst for invigorating the organisation's cultural awareness and recruitment strategy. Nominated by: Peter Stanley

2. EDUCATION CHAMPION

Mr ROB SHARPE Cornwall - WINNER
First Black deputy-head in Cornwall. An excellent ambassador for minorities in a predominantly White village and county. Nominated by: Kathy Sharpe

Mr CHRISTOPHER JENNER-COLE London - WINNER
Head Teacher. Innovative motivator who has encouraged parents and carers to take a more active part in educating their children. Some have used this encouragement as a route into teaching.

Ms MARVA ROLLINS Enfield - RUNNER UP
Head Teacher. Significantly increased the performance of her pupils since her appointment. Chair of East London Black Women's Association. Nominated by: Gina Menon

4. UNIFORM SERVICE CHAMPION

Mr PIRTHIPAL SINGH KANG Maidstone, Kent - WINNER
Principal Community Liaison Officer, Kent Fire Brigade. Has represented minority groups as excellent role model for 18 years, as a catalyst for invigorating the organisation's cultural awareness and recruitment strategy. Nominated by: Peter Stanley .

Mr Larry McFarlane , Wiltshire - RUNNER UP
Determined, concerned mentor and role model for recruitment in the Army.

5. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPION

Prof. ALIMUDDIN ZUMLA London - WINNER
Consultant Physician. One of the most successful consultants on infectious diseases within the NHS. His research has received international acclaim. A top role model for minority doctors, scientists and medical students. Nominated by: Dr Jim Huggett

Mr PATRICK VERNON London - WINNER
Strategic Advisor, Dept of Health. Developed media campaign to help promote the Muslim community's contribution to the social and economic life of Brent. Member of Chief Medical Officer's Working Group on Racism in Medicine.

Ms ANGELINA PURCELL Croydon - RUNNER UP
Chief Executive, Croydon Chamber of Commerce. This dynamic, charismatic professional was appointed in 2002 as the first African Caribbean to head a British chamber of commerce, She is now working to strengthen the chambers reputation as a key partner for local business to improve its membership across al communities. Nominated by: Rosalind Hardie Ejiohao

6. SMALL BUSINESS PROPRIETOR OF THE YEAR

Ms Alene Stone, Birmingham - WINNER
Compare Community Business Ltd. Alene Stone is a forward thinking, creative Manager whose business has enabled unemployed women from minority ethnic groups living in areas of deprivation to kick start their professional life.

Ms Dawn Grant, Ilford, Essex - RUNNER UP
Cribbean Food Emporium. Dawn Grant is a promoter and consultant of a Caribbean Food Emporium who describes herself as persistent and dedicated.

7. INTERNET & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATOR

Ms Lopa Patel, Redhotcurry.com, Hertfordfshire - WINNER
Redhotcurry.com is a celebration of Asian Life in the UK and provides a comprehensive database of South Asian Arts events.

Mr Samir Bhamra, Tonguesonfire.com, Leicester- RUNNER UP
Mr Samir Bhamra constantly maintains creativity in his desgins and utilises technology effectively to create an impact.

10. POSITIVE MEDIA/PRINT ACHEIVER OF THE YEAR

Mr William Ong - WINNER
Ms Jane Wong - RUNNER UP

POSITIVE MEDIA (MAINSTREAM PRESS)

The Observer - WINNER
The Independent - RUNNER UP
The Guardian - RUNNER UP

11. ARTS ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR

Mr John Lyons, West Yorkshire - WINNER
Founder member of the Hourglass Studio Gallery and artistic advsier to the board of Trustees. he has worked in public collections at the Victoria & ALbert museum and also with projects relating to the Arts Council.

Ms Divya Mathur, London - WINNER
Executive Director of the BLIND charity. She has assisted numerous blind people to be self-sufficient. Extremely active in organisesing events like exhibitions, lectures and debates to further this aim.

Mr Jeff Mirza, Bishops Stortford - RUNNER UP
Comedian/Actor. A resilient, versatile and innovative trail-blazer who left his steady job as a civil engineer to follow the "Un-Asian" stand-up comedy scene after being a finalist in the BBC's Open Mic Award.

12. NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR

Mr RAGEH OMAAR Broadcaster - WINNER

13. OUTSTANDING PUBLIC PROFILE AWARD

Mr KRISHNAN GURU-MURTHY Broadcaster - WINNER

14. WINDRUSH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

London Weekend Televion - WINNER
Carlton Television - RUNNER UP

15. THE WINDRUSH FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

Mr GEORGE ALAGIAH Broadcaster - WINNER
Ms DOREEN LAWRENCE Campaigner - WINNER
Ms MEE LI NG Public Service - WINNER

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