Local entrepreneur, Ajaz Ahmed, honoured with Spear’s Award

Ajaz Ahmed honoured with the Spear’s Impact Award 2022
Recognising his philanthropic work and leadership, notably through Ajaz.org

Entrepreneur Ajaz Ahmed has been honoured with the Spear’s 2022 Impact Award recognising the impact of his philanthropic organisation Ajaz.org.

Ajaz, who is also founder and CEO of the design and innovation company AKQA,
received the award at the Spear’s Wealth Awards 2022 at a ceremony at the JW
Marriott Grosvenor House London on Wednesday 2nd November.

Edwin Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Spear’s, said: “Ajaz Ahmed has been a steady, quiet
philanthropist for some time. With his work and rapid progress on Ajaz.org in the last
year, he is taking his giving to the next level, in a thoughtful and considered
way. Spear’s is delighted to recognise this work with the 2022 Impact Award.”
The Spear’s Impact Award is given to an individual who has brought about a major
positive impact on the world, or a specific group, community, cause or organisation –
either through giving, philanthropy, impact-investing or some other means in the last
twelve months.

Ajaz Ahmed, CEO of AKQA and founder of Ajaz.org, said: “I am deeply humbled by
this recognition which motivates me to redouble the impact we can make. I dedicate
the honour of this award to my extraordinary mother’s warmth, patience and
kindness. Growing up with my mum she has always been one of those exceptional
people who gave the most despite, at the time, having the least to give.”

“I would like to thank Nicola Brentnall for the immense work in learning about the
charities we have supported in our fellowship. Nicola’s guidance and mentorship is
also extended to the charitable organisations that are part of Ajaz.org, sharing her
significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issues in the charitable
sector.”

Ajaz was honoured with this award in recognition of his work through Ajaz.org which
he founded in 2021. Ajaz.org supports a diverse range of charities and organisations
working with families and children who face immediate practical challenges such as
health issues, putting food on the table and finding a safe place to live. Charities
supported include Little Village, The Cottage Family Centre, The Parent Rooms, The
Bodie Hodges Foundation and Candlelighters.

Ajaz.org provides immediate support to families and children who face acute health,
economic or other challenges. Our partner charitable organisations do miraculous
work for people who need a hand or feel alone. It is wonderful to see the importance
of their work recognised through the Spear’s Impact Award 2022.

Beyond the financial support and mentorship gifted by Ajaz.org, each charity also
received a specially commissioned art piece highlighting the impact of their
charitable work.

Ajaz is a Trustee on the charitable boards of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and
Virgin Unite. Ajaz has previously served as a Trustee on the board of The Prince’s
Trust, Prism The Gift Fund and the Institute of Contemporary Arts.