AWARDS

2021 She Inspires Culture Champion Award

2021 MACFEST wins Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for connecting communities, promoting social inclusion and overcoming barriers

2020 MBE for Services to Gender Equality and Cultural Learning

2020 High Sheriff Award in recognition of the amazing work in celebrating arts and connecting communities in Greater Manchester

2019 Making a Difference Award In recognition of contribution to social responsibility at The University of Manchester, Commended

2019 British Muslim Award, under category ‘Leading Lights of the Year’

2018  University of Salford Alumni Achievement Award

2016  National Diversity Lifetime Achiever Award for services to ‘Literature, Education, Gender and Interfaith Relationships’

2011  Muslim Writers Screenplay Award shortlisted for the screenplay of The Holy Woman

2004  Winner of two Drama Serial Awards for Pakistani TV

2002  Golden Jubilee Award Winner for Outstanding Literature, Literary Friends Circle

1997  Ian St James Award for Perchavan

1996  International Capricorn Short Story Competition for The Malaysian Host

1996  Arc Publications Regional Short Story Competition for Thalak, Thalak, Thalak

1988  National Short Story Competition 2nd prize for The Discovery

1987  Culture Word Competition 1st prize for The Elopement