The NEBA Bangladeshi Person of the Year award recognises the success, contribution, and achievement of an individual impacting locally, regionally, nationally, and worldwide.

The NEBA Lifetime Achievement award looks to recognise the contributions of an individual over the entirety of their career.

Recognising and celebrating British Bangladeshi Women in Leadership position breaking barriers and excelling within any professional fields.

Named after the founder and CEO of CREST, late Shuley Alam. Awarded to a Bangladeshi Women championing women’s equality and rights, challenging racial injustice, women empowerment, or entrepreneurship as a volunteer or working for the public, private and or within the community sector.

This will be awarded to a mother for their dedication in providing the best of upbringing to their children’s overcoming many barriers.

Honours individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in their communities through outstanding service, collaboration, and care. Open to employees in local government, social housing, or the voluntary sector who have made a measurable impact in community well-being or service delivery.

Recognises outstanding dedication, innovation, and excellence in delivering public services that create a meaningful impact on communities. Open to all public sector employees who have demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, or innovation in their role over the past year.

Awarded to an individual aged 16 or over who has excelled in educational achievement, volunteering, community and social justice activism, or achieved outstanding success in any field of sport.

This award recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of a Bangladeshi community centre, mosque, or community organisation (shongoton). It honours organisations that have demonstrated excellence in delivering services, activities, and events for their beneficiaries, and recognises the positive impact and achievements made during the last 12 months.

This award will be awarded to a non-Bangladeshi led voluntary organisation that is supporting and offering services to British Bangladeshi people.

Newcastle - Gateshead – South Tyneside – North Tyneside – Sunderland – Northumberland – Teesside – Durham – Darlington

Newcastle – Gateshead – South Tyneside – North Tyneside – Sunderland – Northumberland – Teesside – Durham – Darlington.

The Entrepreneur of the Year award honours an individual or family from the North East Bangladeshi community who has shown exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and innovation. It recognises those who have built or grown a business, expanded a franchise, created local jobs, and made a significant impact in their industry or community. Whether through a start-up, a family-run company, or a growing venture, this category celebrates those blazing a trail and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.