Saturday 26 December 2009
Midlands Business Person of the Year: John Cave
John Cave is a finalist in the Midlands Business Person of the Year.
John (http://uk.linkedin.com/johncave) is a sustainable material manager at EH Smith (Builders Merchants Ltd) and Chairman for Force (Forum for Constructing Excellence). John also has an in-depth understanding and use of web 2.0 and social media tools in business.
We wish John all the luck for this nomination.If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.
John (http://uk.linkedin.com/johncave) is a sustainable material manager at EH Smith (Builders Merchants Ltd) and Chairman for Force (Forum for Constructing Excellence). John also has an in-depth understanding and use of web 2.0 and social media tools in business.
We wish John all the luck for this nomination.If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.
Midlands Exporter & Business Person of the Year: Alan Coxon
Alan Coxon is one of the finalists for the Midlands Exporter of the Year award as well as Midlands Business Person of the year.
Alan Coxon (http://www.alancoxon.com/) has established a reputation as one of the world's favourite TV chefs and presenters, with an exceptional culinary talent and an unparalled knowledge for the earliest origins of world cuisine. His dishes have the rare quality of being both stunning, yet easy to recreate at home.
With a fun, approachable and interactive style, Alan is recognised as a leader in his field and a highly-respected player by both the world of TV media and by his peers in the food industry.
With three exciting cookbooks, a new range of historic vinaigres and spices and numerous radio, magazine and live appearances to his name, Alan has cemented his place among cookery's broacasting elite.
We wish Alan all the luck for this nomination.If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at http://www.midlandsbusinessawards.com/.
Midlands Enterprising University of the Year: Aston University
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Aston University are among the finalists for the Midlands Enterprising University of the Year.
Aston University (http://www1.aston.ac.uk/) values the need for research and training, new media applications, placement opportunities and quality city centre conferencing facilities. Aston University has a portfolio of organisations which support local industry and commerce, all of which offer business support, by delivering a value for money service, choice, and expertise without compromise.
We wish Aston University all the luck for this nomination.If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.
Friday 18 December 2009
Midlands Networker of the Year: Shaun Philpott
Shaun Philpott is a finalist in the Midlands Networker of the Year category (sponsored by NRG).Shaun runs Icon Business Solutions based in Wolverhampton (http://www.iconbusinesssolutions.co.uk/uk/).
After over 20 years of
business experience, he has developed a real passion for
helping business owners achieve their financial and
personal goals.
Shaun has spent 15 years in the accountancy profession
with KPMG and PWC where he gained significant
experience of businesses across a multitude of sectors
and at various stages of development. His last 3 years in
the profession involved working specifically with business
owners, advising on business plans, raising finance and
making acquisitions.
After leaving the accountancy profession, Shaun undertook consultancy work and, with a business partner, founded and ran a training company that grew to employ in excess of 20 people over a 3 year period. Subsequently Shaun spent 2 years working for a fast growing plc in the vocational training sector where he increased business generated from existing national employer clients as well as securing contracts from new clients.
Shaun is currently on the membership committee for the Black Country Chamber's Alliance for Professionals group. Married to Sarah, with two children, Shaun enjoys playing golf and watching football in his spare time.
We wish Shaun all the luck for this nomination.
If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.
Thursday 10 December 2009
Midlands Service Provider of the Year: Mark Evans
Mark Evans is a finalist in the Midlands Service Provider of the Year category at the Midlands Business Awards (sponsored by The Hilton Metropole Hotel, NEC).
Mark runs R&D Tax and Grants Ltd based in Wolverhampton (http://www.taxandgrants.co.uk/) which was set up in early 2009 to ensure that small to medium sized companies get access to government grants and tax refunds which currently they are unaware are available to them.
The consultancy was set up by Mark Evans and Brendan Molloy who are both accountants with over 50 years combined experience in advising SMEs. Mark Evans runs a rapidly growing proactive accountancy practice based in Wolverhampton. He has always been driven by the needs of his clients and recognised an opportunity to provide this exciting new service when he met Brendan Molloy in late 2008. Brendan had worked as an accountant in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years and now specialises in R&D tax reclaims and grant applications. Working together they are committed to making sure that all companies receive the financial assistance to which they are entitled!
We wish Mark all the luck for this nomination.
If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.
Sunday 6 December 2009
Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Steven Timberlake
Meet Stephen Timberlake who is one of the finalists in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Sponsored by HCK Communications).Stephen runs Hidden Eden based in Warwick (http://www.hiddeneden.com/subcategories.aspx?id=103) which provides garden and wildlife gifts.
The site includes Ask the Expert, How to Factsheets and Frequently asked questions.
We wish Stephen all the luck for this nomination.
If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.
Saturday 5 December 2009
Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year: Becki Coombe
Meet one of the finalists for the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by BT). Becki Coombe from The Learn 2 Group in Coventry (http://www.learn2.org.uk/).The Learn 2 Group's aim is to provide professional and high quality consultancy, teaching and learning opportunities at affordable rates to organisations.
Learn2 prides itself on delivering a diverse, yet specific range of high quality services to young people in educational and recreational environments. They provide:
* Bespoke Alternative Curricula
* Core Task Cards Training
* Sports Leader Awards
* Autism & Aspergers PE Support
* First Aid For Education
We wish Becki all the luck for this nomination.
If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.
Wednesday 2 December 2009
Wednesday 18 November 2009
Five aiming to bag Midlands Business Awards glory
Five businesses from the Wolverhampton area are aiming to pull off prizes at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Shaun Philpott of business coaching firm Icon Business Solutions is one of five finalists for the Midlands Networker of the Year award; both Mark Evans of R&D Tax and Grants and Ace Computer Support, are in the last five for the Service Provider of the Year; and BioCote, which manufactures antimicrobial coatings, is a nominee in the Midlands Exporter of the Year award.
In addition, Keepsake Card Craft 2004 of Oldbury will be hoping to repeat its experience as a winner last time out and is again a finalist in the Exporter category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Shaun Philpott of business coaching firm Icon Business Solutions is one of five finalists for the Midlands Networker of the Year award; both Mark Evans of R&D Tax and Grants and Ace Computer Support, are in the last five for the Service Provider of the Year; and BioCote, which manufactures antimicrobial coatings, is a nominee in the Midlands Exporter of the Year award.
In addition, Keepsake Card Craft 2004 of Oldbury will be hoping to repeat its experience as a winner last time out and is again a finalist in the Exporter category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Bill aiming to make it a double at Midlands Business Awards
Stratford-on-Avon businessman Bill Leech is aiming to make his a double at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Altogether now for business accolades
Two Staffordshire-based organisations are in the running for top awards at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Ben Dyer of The Altogether Group, which stages Dragons' Den-style enterprise days in schools and colleges, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category, while Staffordshire University is shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Ben Dyer of The Altogether Group, which stages Dragons' Den-style enterprise days in schools and colleges, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category, while Staffordshire University is shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Firm nurses ambitions of top award
Tamworth-based Sunningdale Nursing Homes is in the running for a top award at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
The firm, which provides high quality personalised care to older people over 60 years of age who require residential or nursing care, has made it through to the final five in the Midlands Service Provider of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
The firm, which provides high quality personalised care to older people over 60 years of age who require residential or nursing care, has made it through to the final five in the Midlands Service Provider of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
University challenging for awards success
Nottingham Trent University is flying the flag for the county in the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
It has been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year category, which recognises the performance of a university or department that promotes entrepreneurship among its business students.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
It has been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year category, which recognises the performance of a university or department that promotes entrepreneurship among its business students.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Eco fashion label aims to be top of the tree
Northampton-based clothing entrepreneur Emmeline Child is aiming to be named the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year.
The driving force behind Emmeline 4 RE is one of five finalists in this category at the Midlands Business Awards. Her firm recycles textiles and makes them into new cutting-edge fashions.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
The driving force behind Emmeline 4 RE is one of five finalists in this category at the Midlands Business Awards. Her firm recycles textiles and makes them into new cutting-edge fashions.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Duo aiming for Midlands Business Awards glory
Solihull business duo John Cave and Steven Timberlake are aiming to be named as top dogs in the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
John, a director of Westhaven Worldwide Logistics, part of the EH Smith building supplies group, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category. This recognises outstanding personal performance demonstrating exceptional business results and long-term financial growth.
Joining him in this category will be Steven Timberlake, founder and MD of Hidden Eden. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Steven is also a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
John, a director of Westhaven Worldwide Logistics, part of the EH Smith building supplies group, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category. This recognises outstanding personal performance demonstrating exceptional business results and long-term financial growth.
Joining him in this category will be Steven Timberlake, founder and MD of Hidden Eden. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Steven is also a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Hoping to raise a glass to success
Two separate Gloucestershire businesses are hoping to be raising a glass or two to their success after being shortlisted for the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Wendy Wakeman, co-owner of The Gardeners Arms, 16th Century thatched country pub and restaurant in Alderton, near Cheltenham, is among the finalists in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category after transforming the fortunes of the business with her husband, Mike.
Meanwhile, Helen Dowling of Tewkesbury-based Exceptional Thinking has made it to the final five in the Midlands Networker of the Year class. Her business specialises in helping other entrepreneurs to set up and grow their small businesses.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Wendy Wakeman, co-owner of The Gardeners Arms, 16th Century thatched country pub and restaurant in Alderton, near Cheltenham, is among the finalists in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category after transforming the fortunes of the business with her husband, Mike.
Meanwhile, Helen Dowling of Tewkesbury-based Exceptional Thinking has made it to the final five in the Midlands Networker of the Year class. Her business specialises in helping other entrepreneurs to set up and grow their small businesses.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Alan aiming to recreate recipe for success
Worcestershire TV chef and food archaeologist Alan Coxon is aiming to extend his winning run in the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
The Evesham-based chef, voted among the world’s top 10 chefs in a BBC poll, is on the five-strong shortlist in the Midlands Exporter of the Year category and for the overall Midlands Business Person of the Year title.
It follows a string of recent successes, including taking the title for Midlands Innovation of the Year at the 2009 awards for his Historic Vinaigre range.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
The Evesham-based chef, voted among the world’s top 10 chefs in a BBC poll, is on the five-strong shortlist in the Midlands Exporter of the Year category and for the overall Midlands Business Person of the Year title.
It follows a string of recent successes, including taking the title for Midlands Innovation of the Year at the 2009 awards for his Historic Vinaigre range.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Local firms up for the cup at business awards
Leamington and Warwick-based companies are well represented in the finals of next year’s Midlands Business Awards.
Those finalists who have made it to the last round include the bosses of a high tech machinery company, an expanding upmarket garden store, a web development house, a baby safety helmet business, and a building services firm
Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology Ltd is in the final five for the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation services for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Those finalists who have made it to the last round include the bosses of a high tech machinery company, an expanding upmarket garden store, a web development house, a baby safety helmet business, and a building services firm
Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology Ltd is in the final five for the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation services for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Local firms jockeying for winning line at business awards
Firms from across Coventry and Warwickshire are well positioned to produce their own gold rush in the finals of next year’s Midlands Business Awards.
Simon Hill, who runs Coventry-based Summit Marketing Solutions, which installs advertising display equipment in shops and offices, is in the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year finals.
Coventry businesswoman Becki Coombe of training company the Learn 2 Group is also a finalist in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category, as is Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Joining him in this category is Kate Vincent, owner of Super Pooch, a dog walking and pet supplies service based in Coventry.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Ivan Vickers, of Coventry-based business development firm Tri-Phase Business Solutions, is shortlisted for the Midlands Networker of the Year prize and Alan Watts’ AW Autotec, which services customers’ cars at their homes or place of work, is up for the Midlands Service Provider prize.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation service for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
Stratford-on-Avon businessman Bill Leech is aiming to make his a double celebration.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
In addition, three business networking groups from the region are among those contesting the Midlands Networking Club of the Year final. They are Synergy 4 Business, Coventry Business over Breakfast Club and Coventry Business Network.
Meanwhile, Coventry University is in the last five of the Enterprising University of the Year category. And to round things off, local MP Geoffrey Robinson will receive an award to mark his contribution to Midlands business.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Simon Hill, who runs Coventry-based Summit Marketing Solutions, which installs advertising display equipment in shops and offices, is in the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year finals.
Coventry businesswoman Becki Coombe of training company the Learn 2 Group is also a finalist in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category, as is Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Joining him in this category is Kate Vincent, owner of Super Pooch, a dog walking and pet supplies service based in Coventry.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Ivan Vickers, of Coventry-based business development firm Tri-Phase Business Solutions, is shortlisted for the Midlands Networker of the Year prize and Alan Watts’ AW Autotec, which services customers’ cars at their homes or place of work, is up for the Midlands Service Provider prize.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation service for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
Stratford-on-Avon businessman Bill Leech is aiming to make his a double celebration.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
In addition, three business networking groups from the region are among those contesting the Midlands Networking Club of the Year final. They are Synergy 4 Business, Coventry Business over Breakfast Club and Coventry Business Network.
Meanwhile, Coventry University is in the last five of the Enterprising University of the Year category. And to round things off, local MP Geoffrey Robinson will receive an award to mark his contribution to Midlands business.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Businesses on board for awards success
A number of Birmingham-based businesses and organisations are in the running for top awards at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Both Aston University and the University of Birmingham have been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section, while Mel Kang, the driving force behind Birmingham bus company AMPM Travel, which runs services between Birmingham and Solihull, is in the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The 20-strong Computerworld Business Solutions, which provides outsourced IT support for a range of businesses, is in the running for the Midlands Service Provider of the Year award.
Indestructible Paint, which supplies aerospace coatings internationally, has been nominated for the Midlands Exporter of the Year title, while business networking group My M-Link is competing with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry – and three others – for the title of Midlands Networking Club of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Both Aston University and the University of Birmingham have been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section, while Mel Kang, the driving force behind Birmingham bus company AMPM Travel, which runs services between Birmingham and Solihull, is in the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The 20-strong Computerworld Business Solutions, which provides outsourced IT support for a range of businesses, is in the running for the Midlands Service Provider of the Year award.
Indestructible Paint, which supplies aerospace coatings internationally, has been nominated for the Midlands Exporter of the Year title, while business networking group My M-Link is competing with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry – and three others – for the title of Midlands Networking Club of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
High Tech Firm Aims to be pride of the Midlands
Derby-based IT solutions company PXtech is aiming to carry off two more accolades. The firm, based at Pride Park, has been shortlisted in two categories of next year’s Midlands Business Awards.
The firm, which supplies IT support, development and training particularly for the retail sector, is in the running for both the Midlands Exporter of the Year and the Midlands Innovation of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
ENDS
The firm, which supplies IT support, development and training particularly for the retail sector, is in the running for both the Midlands Exporter of the Year and the Midlands Innovation of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
ENDS
Monday 9 November 2009
Finalist's photos on site
We have just uploaded pictures of the finalists from the pre-view event on the 29th October. You can see them by clicking here: https://www.theimagefile.com/?skin=1768&Action=_VC&id=41609250&ppwd=ts2603vr
As Simon Cowell says "maybe the winners are shown in the pictures..."
As Simon Cowell says "maybe the winners are shown in the pictures..."
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