LONDON: At a glittering function at the Luton University on 24 November, Zee Network, UK, won the leadership in best practice award (Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)) at the first ever Multicultural Awards for Competitiveness and Enterprise 2003 (MACE).
 

The awards took place at the Putteridge Bury Conference Centre were attended by the Mayor of Luton and leading luminaries from various business houses and were part of the University's 10th Anniversary celebrations.

Zee Network (UK) CEO Sunil Rohra was delighted to receive the award, sponsored by UK Trade and Investment, from former Conservative party stalwart, Michael Heseltine, who was the chief guest.

"We have always been in the forefront in promoting multiculturalism through our programmes as well as through various events. This award is perhaps, a testimony to Zee Network's hard work through out these nine years in building bridges and bringing together a diverse community," said Rohra after receiving the award.

The judges for this prestigious event included Professor Alan Barell of Cambridge Worldwide Associates, Ram Gidoomal, CBE and Dr Elizabeth Hill of China Business Solutions.

Winners on the night also included supermarket giant ASDA for "Diversity Company of the year" and Channel 4 for "Diversity in Business."

Sponsors of the inaugural MACE awards which was organised by Kinlock Communications included the DTI, GO-East, EEDA, Learning & Skills Council, UK Trade & Investment, Business Link, HSBC and Luton Borough Council.