Baroness Dame Loiuse Casey CB visited QED Foundation on 20.11.23. Discussed integration of students with Dr. Mohammed Ali, Adeeba Malik and the trainees. #THEYAYAS2023 . Winners of Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards were announced at gala awards on 17 November The Cedar Court Hotels Group

QED was founded in 1990 by Dr Mohammed Ali OBE. The charity is a key player in ethnic minority issues at both national and international level. Business leaders, celebrities, & influencers attended the awards, which were presented by broadcaster and stand-up comedian, Noreen Khan

Mariam Habib won Overall Winner 2023, sponsored York St John University. Studying BSc Health & Social Care University of Huddersfield whilst taking care of her disabled son. Faced abusive marriage while pregnant with 2nd child. Taking year out to raise 2 children, she returned to studies a year later.

Mohammed Hamad won Overcoming Life Obstacles award, sponsored by University of Bradford. Born with rare genetic disability, Fuhrmann syndrome which has left him in a wheelchair. Graduate in Accountancy & Finance from University of Bradford. Works for the NHS as a Purchase Ledger Officer.

Samiyaa Ahmed won Not-for-Profit sector award, sponsored by Barnardo’s. Volunteered in refugee hubs in York & Newcastle, taught English to refugees, volunteered in refugee camps in Calais, Greece & France. Completed internship with MP, aspiring to work in the Human Rights’ sector

Sadiya Salim won Achievement in Public Sector award, sponsored Home Office. Worked leedscitycouncil in Child Friendly Team. Supported Syrian & Afghan
refugees by giving them activities. Volunteered in charity Barca - delivers transformational services to children & families.

Safah Aftab awarded Achievement School or College, sponsored Bradford Council. Despite having ICF syndrome, rare genetic disorder, completed her GCSEs & went to college. Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma she underwent chemotherapy. Her ambition's to study Human Rights Law at university

Safura Said 29, won Young Entrepreneur award, sponsored by Morrisons. Left abusive marriage whilst pregnant. Impacted her mental health, lead to self-harm & severe panic attacks. Raised her son alone & qualified as conveyancer. Involved with empowering community, Muslim Hiker.

Mohammad Malik, 24, was awarded Achievement in Education, sponsored by LanguageCert. Studying PhD in Politics University of York. Organised trips to refugee camps, helped Afghan refugees to integrate in York. Malik provides mentorship for students who want to enter higher education.

Mahnoor Akhlaq awarded Achievement in Media, sponsored by LOCALiQ UK. Multimedia producer Channel 4 News. Journalism graduate from University of Leeds, Royal Television Society Bursary recipient, presents & covers stories on homelessness, poverty, & societal issues on Channel 4 News

Mohammed Saeed 19, won Achievement in Arts & Creative Industries, sponsored by National Science and Media Museum. Excluded from school, referred to Pupil Referral Unit. Suffered mental health struggles in lockdown. Found his passion in dance improved his well-being. Performing Arts Bradford College

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Nusaybah Tufail, 22, was awarded #theYAYAS2023 Achievement in Health, Mental Health, or Healthcare award, sponsored by the University of York.

Tanisha Jain, 20, from York won #theyayas2023 Achievement in Sport award, sponsored by Janan.

Winners of #theyayas2023 , announced on 17.11.23 The Cedar Court Hotels Group in Bradford. Founded by QED with support of title sponsor, York St John University. Celebrating young people aged 16-30 of South Asian heritage from Yorkshire, who have overcome barriers to become successful role models.

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Excited to welcome standup comic, presenter Noreen Khan as host of #theyayas2023 ! Thank you to our judges, all our nominees are winners! Thanks to QED CEO, Mohammed Ali OBE, and Deputy CEO Adeeba Malik CBE DL, plus Robert Hickey York St John University, Bradford's National Museum Project & University of Bradford