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The search to find the most inspiring women in the United Kingdom is nearly over with the announcement of the shortlist for the 10^th Asian Women of Achievement Awards. Amongst the shortlist is Dr Sunita Verma, Cosmetic Dentist, Sparkle Dental Boutique, Kew under the category of Professional of the Year. 

Founded and chaired by Indian born author and entrepreneur Pinky Lilani OBE, and held in association with Lloyds TSB, the awards celebrate the contribution that Asian women make to UK’s business, public, cultural, and political sectors.Now an important event on the Asian community’s calendar, the initiative has come to symbolise multi-cultural Britain.

Previous accolades have been awarded to actresses Shaheen Khan and Nina Wadia, BBC newsreader Mishal Husain and world-leading academic Professor Xiangqian Jang. Judges includes human rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti CBE, also an award recipient, Dragons Den star James Caan, actress Meera Syal and Sir Nicholas Young, chief executive of the British Red Cross.

Pinky Lilani said: “We founded these awards in 1999 to recognise the contribution that Asian women were making to British life – a celebration of the cultural and social enrichment they provide. Over the last 10 years, they’ve become both a barometer of social change and an important platform for Asian women. “This year, we’re casting the net far and wide to identify those women who – through their passion and commitment – symbolise today’s diverse society.”

Dr Sunita Verma says “I am extremely proud of my roots and of the great contribution that Asian women have and are making to the workplace. I am genuinely delighted to bring Asian women in Dentistry to the forefront, as I love the profession that I work in. To be shortlisted amongst such outstanding women is a great achievement and I look forward to attending the Awards ceremony (and meeting James Caan!) at the London Hilton on Wednesday 20^th May 2009.”