"The standard of nominees was impressive. I think it was wonderful for an awards ceremony like this to have people of all backgrounds and not just the Asian community. I think that was what makes the Fusion Awards what they are."

Rahila Bano BBC Asian Network reporter and Fusion 08
Award judge

 

"I was deeply touched to receive this recognition for the Cathedrals pioneering interfaith and community Cohesion work from Asian members of our community. To receive such an award makes me very aware of the considerable responsibility each of us carries to promote good community relationships."

Canon Chris Chivers winner of the 2008 Man of the
Year Award.

 

“I’m really pleased to win this award – and shocked! My parents are really thrilled – they were more nervous than me.”

14 year-old Kamran Ashraf
winner of the Sports Achievement Award 2007

 

“This award means so much to me. I’ve brought my Mum with me this evening and I’m so pleased she’s getting to see me win this."

Anila Baig,
Sun Columnist Media Professional Award winner 2007.

 

“We really want to encourage non-Muslim participation in the Medina Islamic Centre, and we’d like Muslim communities around the UK and even beyond to see that this is possible. A lot of the problems our society faces are down to people not talking to each other – bringing people together from different cultures will help heal the divides.”

Sheraz Arshad
and Farook Hussain winners of the 2007 Man of the Year Award

 

"UCLan has a long history of reaching out into the community to help nurture talent from all cultures and backgrounds. These awards follow the same ethos by encouraging motivated individuals to achieve great things, sometimes against the odds."

Malcolm McVicar, Vice-Chancellor
at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).