Headline sponsor announced for Asian Business awards night
A McDonald’s franchisee who employs nearly 3,000 people across the West Midlands has been announced as the headline sponsor for the upcoming Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) annual awards night.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) patron and current High Sheriff of the West Midlands Douglas Wright has agreed to be the headline sponsor of the coveted dinner, celebrating the Asian business community in the city.
The event will be held on Saturday, 30 November at the ICC, followed by an after-party at Malmaison from 11 pm till late.
Mr Wright began working for McDonald’s in 1981 after leaving school and worked his way through the ranks before purchasing his first franchised restaurant in 2002.
He now operates 26 sites across the region, including an innovative delivery hub in Springvale near Wolverhampton.
The Birmingham-based businessman and philanthropist is also chair of Kids’ Village charity which is seeking to raise £5m to build the UK’s first holiday village for critically ill children and their families.
In 2022, he received an MBE for services to the economy and charity and is currently serving as the High Sheriff of the West Midlands.
Speaking about the awards, Mr Wright said: “I am delighted to be a headline sponsor of the ABCC dinner in November.
“ABCC is such a wonderful organisation who do so much for our regional business community and economy.
“I look forward to celebrating all the exceptional people and businesses who are up for each of the annual awards.”
ABCC president Omar Rashid said: “I am thrilled to welcome Doug Wright as our headline sponsor for this year’s awards night.
“His commitment to both the local economy and charitable causes, along with his leadership in the business community, truly aligns with the values we celebrate at the ABCC.
“The awards night is a vital opportunity to honour the resilience, innovation, and success of the Asian business community, and I look forward to a memorable evening of recognition and celebration."
GBCC members, of which the ABCC is part, and non-members are eligible to compete for the awards.
Businesses can enter a maximum of two categories and should have a branch or office within the West Midlands and Black Country or Coventry and Warwickshire areas.
The award categories are;
- Outstanding Small Business of the Year
- Outstanding Start-Up Business of the Year
- Outstanding Young Achiever of the Year - Sponsored by Pathway Group
- Outstanding Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- Outstanding Male Entrepreneur of the Year
- Outstanding Tech & Digital Business of the Year – Sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau
- Outstanding Professional Services of the Year
- Outstanding Charity of the Year - Sponsored by Our Training Department
- Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion - Sponsored by South and City College Birmingham
- ABCC Overall Business of the Year 2024 (awarded to the overall winner of the evening) - Sponsored by Practice Plus Group Birmingham Hospital
- ABCC President's Award (awarded by ABCC President, Omar Rashid)
Sponsorships for this event are still available, with headline sponsorship priced at £10,000+VAT and award sponsorships priced at £3,500+VAT.
Other sponsorship opportunities start from £1,500+VAT. Tickets are priced at £120+VAT for both members and non-members.
