Sponsored by Orange since its inception in 2002, The National Business Awards Regional Programme is pleased to announce its 2009 finalists across Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.
More than sixty organisations have been short listed this year in the Wales, Midlands and East Anglia heat including the DVLA, Admiral, The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club and Rapide Communication Ltd. The finalists represents both public and private organisations based in Oxfordshire, Stoke on Trent, West Midlands, Cardiff , Suffolk, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Cambridgeshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Northamptonshire, Swansea and Norfolk.
Paul Tollet, Vice President of Business, Orange UK said: “We wish the best of luck to all finalists of The National Business Awards Wales, Midlands & East Anglia regional programme. Nobody can doubt that this is an extremely difficult period for commerce, however, The National Business Awards provides the opportunity to revive some confidence in UK business through the recognition of our most talented organisations and individuals. This year's finalists clearly demonstrate the resilience, adaptability and success needed to drive the economy forward."
Made up of nine categories, finalists will now be preparing to make their presentations in person before an independent, expert judging panel from 1st – 12th June. Winners will be unveiled at a glittering gala award dinner in Birmingham at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel 16th July.
“The entry level for this year’s programme of The National Business Awards Regional Programme is very encouraging. Entrants have shown both the resilience and optimism that are the hallmarks of UK enterprise. Without exception all had forecast a level of growth for the coming year which appears to indicate that even in the prevailing market conditions, well run, professionally operated organisations are able to develop and implement effective success strategies”, said Philip Forrest, Chairman of Judges, The National Business Awards.
The National Business Awards Regional Programme, sponsored by Orange, is United Business Media’s flagship business recognition platform with its particular emphasis on success, innovation and ethical business. Acknowledged as the UK’s leading showcase for achievement in business, The National Business Awards connects the nations’ professionals through its annual awards ceremonies and networking events.
Last year’s winners included Rob Law, Magmatic Design & Trunki, Warners Midlands, Confused.com, Pasta King (UK) and Nawman Wireless.
For further information on the 2009 finalists, go to www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk/regionals, telephone 020 7234 8753 or email nbapressoffice@ubm.com.
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Henriette Svensen, PR Manager
Telephone: 020 7234 8753/0750 091 7628
Email: henriette.svensen@ubm.com
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The 2009 Wales, Midlands and East Anglia Finalists are:
The Orange Best Use of Technology in Business Award
- Active Web Solutions Limited, Ipswich, IP8 4JU
- Click Travel Ltd, Birmingham, B1 3AS
- Cybit Holdings Plc, Huntingdon, PE29 6FN
- Lafarge Aggregates Ltd, Syston, LE7 1PF
- Novacroft, Northampton, NN6 9AA
- Rapide Communication, Coventry, CV4 7HS
- Start-rite Shoes Ltd, Norwich, NR7 0WF
- Truancy Call Ltd, Solihull, B90 8AG
The Business Innovation of the Year Award
- Alcomet Limited, Kingswinford, DY6 8XF
- Arden Photonics, Birmingham, B4 7ET
- China Industries Limited t/a Wow! Stuff, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TG
- Click Travel Ltd, Birmingham, B1 3AS
- Galleria, Alsager, ST7 2LT
- Gladstone plc, Wallingford, OX10 9BT
- I2D2 Ltd, Daventry, NN11 4XG
- Rapide Communication, Coventry, CV4 7HS
- Stormsaver Ltd, Newark, NG22 8PG
- WEBMART Ltd, Bicester, OX26 4UL
About The National Business Awards
The National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange, is United Business Media’s flagship business recognition platform with its particular emphasis on success, innovation and ethical business. For further information, go to www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk/regionals .
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