31 July 2025
The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) will hold the first British Muslim Health Awards on 13 December at the Quaid-E-Azam Grand Ballroom in Birmingham.
Nominations are now open across a range of categories, including Optometrist of the Year, Student of the Year, Employer of the Year and Researcher of the Year.
Individuals do not need to be a BIMA member to be nominated or make a nomination.
BIMA president, Dr Sahira Dar, told OT that the awards would act as a celebration of the contribution of Muslim healthcare workers.
“We want to highlight the vital, yet often overlooked, contribution of Muslim professionals across all areas of health,” she said.
“It’s about creating visibility, encouraging excellence, and fostering future role models in a field that shapes the vision, quite literally, of our communities,” Dar said.
Individuals who would like to make a nomination can do so by submitting a 300-word description of their nominee’s achievements through an online form.
Winners will be selected by an independent judging panel according to values-led criteria across four categories: service, impact, integrity and excellence.
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Muhammad9307 August 2025
Nominations are not restricted on basis of faith, as far as im aware anyone can be nominationed. British Islamic Medical Association is the name of organisation hosting the event. As for category for optometry this awards are focusing on healthcare. I hope this helps clear up any misunderstanding
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Anonymous04 August 2025
I really agree with this. This should be opened to people in any faith. Why create a division?
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Anonymous01 August 2025
Shouldn’t an award ceremony be open to colleagues of ALL faiths and not faith specific?
Division in optometry?
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