5th UK-India Awards 2023

Fairmont Windsor Park | Thursday 29 June 2023

UK India Week’s penultimate evening will once again be an evening of style and premium networking as our glittering ‘black-tie’ Gala Dinner and Awards for 400 guests gets under way. The UK-India Awards celebrates the contributions of the key figures that drive the UK-India partnership from leaders in business, professional services, government, culture and social impact. The event will be hosted once again by Britain’s celebrated impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner at the iconic Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel.

Awards Process & Guidelines

For information on each category and to nominate, please click into each category below.



UK-India Awards 2023 Nomination Categories

Investment of the Year

An impactful investment by a UK company into India, or by an Indian company into UK. Judges will look at the investment size as well as the impact on trade & investment, job creation, innovation and society.

Market Entrant of the Year

A foray into the UK market by an Indian brand or by a UK brand into the Indian market. Judges will look at the investment size as well as impact on trade & investment, job creation, innovation, and society.

Consultancy of the Year

An outstanding consultancy firm which has been active and consistently providing expert advice in the UK-India corridor.

Legal Practice of the Year

A legal practice actively involved in the UK-India corridor, consistently delivering outstanding outcomes for their clients.

Financial Services Organisation of the Year

An outstanding financial services organisation in the UK-India corridor, which has overseen cutting-edge deals and activity supporting its clients with innovative solutions.

Technology Company of the Year

An Indian technology company making an impact in the UK market or UK technology company making an impact in the Indian market.

Business Promotion Organisation of the Year

The most proactive, prolific, and impactful business promotion organisation in the UK-India corridor.

Social Impact Project of the Year

A pioneering UK-India project which has delivered significant social impact.

IGF UK Special Award: Contribution to the Arts & Entertainment

A distinctive contribution by an individual or an organisation to arts, culture and entertainment.

IGF UK Special Award: Significant Contribution to UK-India Relations

A distinctive contribution by an individual or an organisation to enhance and strengthen the UK-India relations.

IGF UK Special Award: Lifetime Contribution to UK-India Relations

Celebrating a lifetime of commitment and achievement in strengthening UK-India relations.

IGF UK Special Award: Global Indian Icon of the Year

Award for a Global Indian who put India on the global map through their social initiatives and international activities.

IGF Lifetime Contribution to UAE-India Relations

Lifetime contribution by an individual to enhance and strengthen the UAE-India relations.

IGF Special Award for Contribution to Cultural Understanding

A distinctive contribution by an individual or an organisation to greater cultural understanding between UAE & India

IGF Global Indian Icon Award

Award for a person who has enhanced India’s reputation globally through their work, social initiatives and achievements.


For any questions regarding your nomination please email awards@indiaglobalforum.com

Our Jury 2023

H.E. Ambassador Dr Ahmed Al Banna

Former Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to India

Nikhil Kamath

Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer

Zerodha & True Beacon

Eman Abdulrazzaq

Group Chief Human Resource Officer

Emirates NBD

Sunil Kaushal

Regional CEO, Africa & Middle East

Standard Chartered Bank