Birmingham Inspiration Awards 2017: The Nominees

The Birmingham Inspiration Awards makes it debut this month, with accolades being presented to models, community activists, young role models, media personalities, sports teams, and music and dance artists.

Organised by Shlepp Entertainment in conjunction with Made in Birmingham TV, the black-tie event takes place at the Birmingham ICC on Saturday 11th November, with an array of special guests including comedian and actor Pauline McLynn and musician Prince Bayo, who is not only the official Ambassador of the Birmingham Inspiration Awards but is also apparently is genuine bonafide Prince from the Royal Houses of Offa and Lagos in Nigeria!

Raising money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the ceremony is also expected to showcase dance performances, a catwalk fashion show and the ‘Top UK Model 2017’ finals.

Who are the nominated finalists for the Birmingham Inspiration Awards 2017?

Inspirational Woman

Nicki Donnelly
Sonia Sabri
Lucie Anne
Kerry Elliman
Raven Dixon-Biggs

Inspirational Man

Andre S Hesson
Adam Yosef
Erol Sadik
Robin Thompson
Andy Cartwright

Young Inspiration Person

Callum Redmond
Ophelia Mae Saunderles

Upcoming Male Artist

Trevor Farren
Fonzi Neutron
Russell Peake
Inderpaul Sandhu
Dwain Miller

Upcoming Female Artist

Pamela Cher Jaen
Lady Sanity
Selena Mai Shepherd
Oladejo Ajayi
Dee Ajayi
Lucy Spraggan

Upcoming Group

Lotto Boyzz
Major Toms
Shoot the Town

Best Music Video

I Am Not – Inder Paul Sandhu
The Ranch – 100SPH

Best Radio/DJ

DJ Danny Mista (Move)
Arshia Riaz (BBC Asian Network)
Rob & Katy (Capital FM)
Aaron Wiggins (MIB)
Dan & Naomi (Free Radio)

Best Female Dance

Sonia Sabri
Kiran Johal
Ksenia Zsikhotska
Hollie Victoria
Deby Littlehales
Jenay Mclean

Best Male Dance

Mauricio Reyes
Ryan McShane
Nathan Paul
Aaron Lakha

Best Dance Group/Act

Rhythm Junkiez Dance
DanceXchange
Impact Dance Group
Lions of Punjab
Birmingham Royal Ballet

Best Dance Studio

Sonia Sabri Company
Spotlight Stage School
Studio 1
Rhythm Junkiez
Danse Vivante

Best Actress

Izzi Rose Norrington
Ophelia Mae Saunderles
Anita Self
Emily Butler

Best Actor

James Megarry
Aaron Jay Brooks
Ross Berkeley Simpson

Best Theatre Group/School

First Act Workshops
The Star Project Theatre School

Inspiring Upcoming Entrepreneur

Marra Entezary
Samina Mughal
Rebecca Danse
Lucie Anne
Ziona Youngsam

Best Local Business

Ruthles Place
Thirft Vintage Birmingham
Simmonds Barbers
Beauty By Marra
Tony G Butchers

Top Charitable Business

Greyhound Protection
Tony G Butchers
John White Trophies

Outstanding Local Charity

Animal House Rescue
Greyhound Protection
West Midlands CARE Team
Matt Denning
Bringing Hope
Help Harry Help Others

Outstanding Volunteer

Lin Reeves
Kerry Elliman
Angela Gelencser
Harleen Sidhu
Georgina Moseley

Inspiring Sportswoman

Aine Gallagher
Ophelia Mae Sauderles
Katy Fancourt
Hannah England

Inspirational Sportsman

Andy Bough
Bao Kiet
Bud Baldaro
Luke Gunn

Outstanding Local Sports Team

West Midlands Police
Royal Sutton FC
Birmingham Bulls
Birmingham City FC
Warwickshire Cricket Club

Best Male Fitness Coach

Richards Breeze PT
Nathan Inniss PT
Darren Essex
PT Saad
Tom Raps PT

Best Female Fitness Coach

Katy Fancourt
Angelina Smith
Carly T Dance Fit
Charleigh Jade PT
Amy Ptolomoey

Inspiring Emergency Service

Birmingham Dental Hospital
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Midlands Ambulance Service
West Midlands Fire Service
WMP Edgbaston Police Station

Inspiring Teacher

Kiran Johal
Steve Garner
Leah May Jones
Heather Drag
Bethany

Inspiring School

Queen Alexandra College
Zizis Runway
Cherry Oak School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children

Inspiring Higher Education Department

Criminology Team, Birmingham City University
Classics, Ancient History and Archeology, University of Birmingham
Faculty of Health, Birmingham City University

The Birmingham Inspiration Awards will be held at the prestigious  International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham on Saturday 11th November.