2025 Shortlisted Nominee
Positive Role Model Award: Race, Religion & Faith
Baljit is a trailblazing British Sikh and FIFA-licensed football agent, championing South Asian under-representation in sport. As founder of the Asian Football Awards and Asian Cricket Awards, he’s spent 15 years spotlighting British South Asians from grassroots to the elite level. In 2011, he made history as the first turbaned Sikh FIFA agent, shattering norms in a space lacking diversity. A trusted voice on Sky Sports, BBC and national media, Baljit doesn’t just talk inclusion, he lives it. Beyond football, he’s served over 15 years as a Magistrate, promoting fairness and visibility in the justice system. Passionate, visible, and unapologetically proud, Baljit’s mission is clear: to make sure others feel seen, heard, and empowered. He’s proof that representation isn’t just important, it changes everything.