The Asian Jewel Awards are, without doubt, the biggest celebration of Asian success and achievement ever seen inBritain. A celebration which concentrates on the positive, on the way that Asian people have successfully integrated into British society and are now making a highly valuable contribution to the social and economic fabric of this country.

Over the past year we have been most struck by the achievements and success stories prevalent within our community and we are proud to be able to chronicle some key parts of what has been done. Here is an eclectic presentation of the best of Asian success and integration, a profile of a community that is proud of its commitment to the central values of its traditions of hard work, self-reliance and community service.

We have found enormous goodwill on the part of business, industry and the public sector to take part in this valuable and highly appreciated celebration of success and we especially thank our title sponsors, Lloyds Banking Group and our Headline sponsors KPMG.