Most Impactful Imam

This category is seeking to award an Imam (or a team of Imams) that have shown through their work positive impact in the Mosque and or in the surrounding community, (Muslim or Non Muslim)

Impact could relate to changes in behaviour, change in community perceptions, contributions to community activities or programmes that are changing peoples lives. Interfaith programmes, school, hospital, prison, visits on a regular basis that have impact.

Judges will be looking for evidence or testimonials to demonstrate impact.

2022 winner: Imam Ebrahim Esakjee

2021 winner: Sheikh Nuru Mohammad

2020 winner: Imam Ijaz Shaami

2019 winner: Imam Hammad of Iqra Centre, Coventry

2018 winner: Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo of Wessex Jamaat