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Celebrating Excellence in British Muslim Business

Awards Ceremony

Friday 25th September 2026
London Hilton Metropole

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The Islam Channel Business Awards 2026

The Islam Channel Business Awards 2026
The Islam Channel Business Awards (ICBA) is the UK’s largest and most prestigious platform celebrating the excellence, innovation and resilience of British Muslim businesses.
Now in its 5th edition, ICBA continues to shine a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers who are driving progress, creating opportunities and making a meaningful impact across their industries and communities.
Nominations and judging for the 2026 awards have now concluded. We would like to thank all businesses who entered, and our esteemed judging panel for their time, expertise and commitment throughout the process.

We now look ahead to the Islam Channel Business Awards ceremony on Friday 25 September 2026, where this year’s winners and runners-up will be announced and celebrated in front of business leaders, dignitaries, entrepreneurs and the wider community.

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Key Dates


Nominations OPEN

Friday 5th December 2025


Nominations CLOSE

Thursday 12th March 2026


First Judging

13 - 24th March 2026


Finalists Announced

Friday 27th March 2026


Final Judging

16 -23rd April 2026


Awards Ceremony

Friday 25th September

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A Message from the Chairman

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate all finalists of the 5th Edition of the Islam Channel Business Awards.
Reaching this stage is a remarkable achievement and reflects the hard work, vision and resilience shown by British Muslim businesses across the UK.
I would also like to sincerely thank every business that participated this year. The quality of entries has been truly inspiring, highlighting enterprise, innovation and community impact across many sectors.
As we look ahead to the awards ceremony on Friday 25 September 2026, we look forward to celebrating our finalists alongside our prestigious guests and esteemed judging panel, and announcing this year’s winners and runners-up.
Mohamed Ali Harrath
Chairman, Islam Channel

Judges

Sir Iqbal Sacranie OBE

Chair of ICBA Independent Panel of Judges

The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP

Minister of State for Work and Pensions

Rohema Miah

Political Advisor

Nohman Ahmed

Co-founder Crep Protect

Sultan Choudhury OBE

Chairman, OFFA

Shelim Hussain MBE 

Managing Director, Euro Foods

Rimla Akhtar OBE 

Non-Executive Director, Bettys and Taylors Group

Zara Mohammed 

Former Secretary General MCB

Saleem Sheikh

Senior Partner of Seddons GSC

Kafeel Khan

Director, Goldex Investments Essex

Suleman Raza MBE 

Founder, Spice Village

Deena Ataie

Director of Heriots Patisserie

Kamran Sattar

CEO, Portillion Capital

Nowsad Gani

Chairman  Ganco

Tariq Usmani

CEO, Lock Terrace

Yousif Aslam

Managing Director, Heavenly Desserts

Ufuk Secgin

Co-founder & CMO, Halalbooking

Ajaz Ahmed

Chief Financial & Investment Officer, Baraka Family

Abdullah Zein

Founder & Chairman, AYA Hotels

Dr Usman Chaudry

Chief Risk Officer, Gatehouse Bank

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The Venue

  • Award Ceremony
  • Friday 25th September
  • Hilton London Metropole:
    225 Edgware Rd, London W2 1JU

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