The UK’s leading awards event celebrating the excellence of British Muslim businesses returns for its 4th edition in May.
The Islam Channel Business Awards provide a unique platform to showcase the entrepreneurial achievements of British Muslims and inspire future generations to excel in the business world.
Nominate: Enter your business or another deserving business for the 2025 Islam Channel Business Awards.
The prestigious event at the Hilton London Metropole in Central London will host over 1,000 esteemed guests, including business leaders, parliamentarians, ambassadors, and prominent figures.
The event celebrates Muslim innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial excellence. By highlighting these successes, the awards will inspire the next generation of British Muslim entrepreneurs and establish role models who pave the way for industry progress.
Entries for the 2025 Awards ceremony are now open and will close on January 31st, 2025.
A look at the 2025 award categories
Family Business of The Year: This award honours outstanding family-run enterprises, including their focus on legacy, resilience, and positive impact on their communities.
Micro Business of The Year: The award recognises the exceptional achievements of micro-businesses, typically run by one or three individuals, including sole traders, with a turnover of up to £500,000.
Start-Up Business of The Year: New and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises that have shown exceptional performance and growth despite operating for less than 18 months.
SME Business of The Year: The SME Award recognises outstanding businesses with an annual turnover between £500,000 and £2 million.
Digital Business of The Year: The award celebrates organisations that lead the way in digital innovation, using online tools and platforms to transform their operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive business growth.
Food and Beverage Business of The Year: For restaurants, caterers, cafes, and other culinary ventures that uphold the values of quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction while serving the halal market.
Travel and Tourism Business of The Year: The award is for our operators, travel agents, and vacation suppliers, who have positively influenced the tourism landscape by catering to the specific needs of Muslim travellers.
Large Business of The Year: An award for outstanding businesses that have been established for at least five years and have a turnover exceeding £2,000,000.
Franchise Business of the Year: The award recognises a franchise committed to providing 100% halal products and services.
Professional Business of the Year: Honours businesses that demonstrate outstanding financial performance, innovation, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service within their industry.
Fashion Business of the Year: For businesses in the fashion industry that have made notable contributions to modest fashion while achieving both creative and commercial success.
Financial Services Business of the Year: The award is open to financial services organisations that have created innovative and successful businesses.
Real Estate Business of the Year: Open to businesses operating in Britain’s competitive residential and commercial property market, including lettings and estate agencies, property developers, and more.
Khadijah (RA) Female-Led Business of the Year: Recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of female entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and resilience in driving business success.
Ihsan Award Business of the Year: This special award recognises a business that goes above and beyond to create an inclusive environment where Muslims feel genuinely welcome and included in all aspects of business life.
Exclusive recognition awards
Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad Leadership Award: This prestigious award recognises a personality who has encouraged innovation and leadership, and driven successful business outcomes for the community.
Lifetime Achievement in Business Award: This award celebrates a businessperson who has demonstrated exceptional achievement and longevity throughout their career.
Islam Channel Founder’s Award: This special recognition award is chosen and presented by Mohamed Ali Harrath. This award acknowledges a founder of an exceptional business that has demonstrated outstanding innovation in business, opening new avenues or developing new services or products for the Muslim community.
