Awards Synopsis
The FMO Youth Awards seeks to highlight and acknowledge the efforts of Young Muslims and those dealing with young people in various fields of endeavour across the County.

Within the current climate of disaffection and disenchantment the ultimate objective of the Youth Awards is to celebrate the achievements of exceptional young Muslims and crucially to inspire all young people to emulate their peers and understand that these positive achievements are both recognised and appreciated.

The Education award is targeted at Young people who have achieved an outstanding level of attainment or shown an exceptional amount of effort and attitude to learning within either mainstream education or supplementary Islamic education through the Madressah.

Dates:
Voting Deadline - 12.03.2010
Judging Panel Meeting - 21.03.2010
Shortlist Published - 26.03.2010
Awards Evening - 10.04.2010 (Leicester Exhibition Centre)

Shortlist

School

Farida Seedat (23 years old) 

Farida is an inspiration to other young Muslim women having used her potential to become a fully qualified doctor. She has used her position especially to help elderly South East Asian patients.

Mahomed Abraar Khatri (19 years old)

Despite losing his sight at the age of 15, Abraar still managed to achieve 2 A*’s, 2 A’s and 1 B at GCSE as well as 3 A’s at A-Level. He has now been accepted at York University to study PPE. He has played cricket for the England Blind Team and last December went to Australia and won the Blind Ashes.

Mashal Rustemkhail (16 years old)

Arriving in the UK via containers to escape war-torn Afghanistan, Mashal has behaved immaculately in school, being a role model to other students. He is on target to achieve at least 5 GCSEs at A*-C. 

Kauser Limbada (15 years old)

A model student who has consistently achieved high grades, excellent attendance and punctuality. She has become a prefect and also serves as a part of Connexions Young Inspectors team. 

Anbar Nazir (22 years old) 

Madrasah

Omar Aswat (17 years old)

Completing Hifz in two and a half years at the age of 12, Omar has entered and performed with distinction at various Hifz competitions including coming second in a recent international tournament in Jordan and 1^st place in consecutive years at the Regents Mosque Hifz Competition.

Sheereen Mulla (9 years old)

Through hard work, Shereen has achieved first prize 3 times at Masjid Ali Imtihan as well as winning the Khidmah race two years in succession.

Lorena Mughalzai (12 years old)

Entering the UK from Belarus barely three years ago, Lorena had never been taught a single letter of Arabic or English. Through her exemplary behaviour, manners and helpfulness she has excelled and is now one of the highest achieving students thus becoming a true example to other students.

Staff

Sadik Daud (Youth Service)

Sadik has worked as a youth worker in Leicester for over 15 years in both paid and non paid roles, working especially with disaffected youths who have had issues with regards to drugs.

Farhan Adam (Madani High School)

Having taught in city schools in Leicester for 10 years, Farhan has helped countless students overcome socio-economic barriers to fulfil their potential. This has included organising after school and weekend sports events for students, in his own leisure time.

Sakina Zafar (Regent College)

As the managing director of the first Somali social enterprise group in 2003, ACETs provides educational services, disability awareness and general support service for the Somali community to not only provide help for the Somali community but to also encourage them to integrate and play an active role in society.