Our Judges
We have developed our judging over 18 years and our judges, all top business people within their chosen arena, have cited our awards as both the most transparent and professionally executed. Each application is scored by up to 4 different judges from a panel of up to 30 judges, all applications are seen by different members of the judging panel. The judges spend several hours and score not only their own sponsored category but several others too, this ensures transparency. The first page of questions is designed to give the judges a real feel for your business, followed by several questions that are scored from 1 to 5. It is worth noting that although all judging is computer based please ensure you upload images or screen shots of all important pages. There are no site visits or presentations involved. The finalists are chosen by adding all the scores and up to 16 entrants can make it through to the final, however if scoring is low, less entrants make it through. Should you wish to read our Top Tips, please click HERE
Imtiaz Choudry
Director | HAB Law
Imtiaz is a Director at HAB Law and a seasoned business leader, bringing over 20 years of experience in senior management, project delivery, and entrepreneurial innovation. With a background in Information Management and IT, alongside PRINCE2 certification, she has successfully led cross-functional teams, managed key vendor relationships, and driven strategic marketing initiatives. These skills combined with her passion to bring positive change is the driving force behind HAB’s ongoing campaign to tackle domestic abuse.
In addition to her role at HAB Law, Imtiaz is the founder of Mums Can Do, a platform dedicated to empowering mothers through professional and personal development. She is a passionate advocate for community causes — actively fundraising for local women’s refuge centres and global initiatives such as Children of the World, supporting schools, hospitals, and clean water projects.
When she’s not at work or giving back, Imtiaz is a proud football mum and dedicated networker.
Fahd Kashmiri
Partnerships Manager | HAB Law
Fahd is the Partnerships Manager at HAB Law, bringing over 15 years of diverse industry experience across Sports Management, Manufacturing, and Social Care. A Birmingham City University graduate, Fahd is known for his collaborative approach, commercial acumen, and ability to build strong, strategic relationships that drive growth and innovation.
Passionate about people and always on the move, Fahd is a dedicated sports enthusiast with interests in football, tennis, and boxing. He’s also a keen traveller and self-proclaimed foodie, with a love for exploring new cultures, meeting new people, and discovering hidden culinary gems wherever he goes.
