Bucks Enterprise Awards 2010 – Shortlist
Date: 27-01-2010
Buckinghamshire’s entrepreneurs, business leaders and inspiring educators from across the county have submitted their applications for the prestigious Bucks Enterprise Awards 2010 and today the judging panel has just revealed the shortlist of nominations.
Now in its fourth year, the Bucks Enterprise Awards is proving more popular than ever with the number of entrants in 2010 tripling compared to previous years. This has made the judging panel’s job much tougher, as the standard of entries has been so high. Despite this, the shortlist of entrants vying for top spot in each of the eight categories has just been announced and are as follows:
Category and Sponsor Shortlisted Companies
Innovative Enterprise
Bucks New University Cirkle PR
Mediplus
Peros
International Trader
UK Trade and Investment HMA Creative
Mediplus
W Durston
Enterprising Educator
Buckinghamshire County Council Amersham School
Bucks New University
Skill Centre UK
Small Enterprise of the Year
Business Link Gemelli Childcare Vouchers
Smile Design Dental Practice
Tudor Reilly
Large Enterprise of the Year
Aylesbury Vale Advantage Peros
Serious Brands
Voicenet Solutions
Entrepreneur of the Year
Aylesbury Vale District Council Dave Breith – O-bit Telecom
Pip Thomas – N-Vest
Steve Denning – Skill Centre UK
Corporate Social Responsibility
GE Healthcare HG Matthews
John Lewis
Natwest
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Clarenco Claire Batchelor – Music for Media
Peter Hoare – Hocus Products
Will Powell - Aiflex
Alex Pratt OBE, Chairman of the Buckinghamshire Economic and Learning Partnership (BELP), said: “Wow, what an incredible set of applications and entrants this year. It shows, Buckinghamshire is home to many world class businesses, has the entrepreneurs who are leading this county out of recession, and is blessed with educators who are the envy of the World.
“The number of entries has tripled this year. The Buckinghamshire Ambassadors are really looking forward to the awards ceremony which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday 11th February, and will be a worthy showcase for the entrepreneurial heart of Britain”
Chairman of Buckinghamshire County Council and President of the Bucks Ambassadors network, Cllr Richard Pushman, added: “Businesses across Buckinghamshire are working hard to beat the recession and the County Council knows this. The Enterprise Awards 2010 is just one of many ways this authority and the Buckinghamshire Economic and Learning Partnership are helping companies survive through these tough times. To win an award is great accolade ,recognition for excellence and the hard work of employees.”
Tickets for the black tie Bucks Enterprise Awards 2010 are on sale now. You can book your ticket at: www.belp.co.uk, or by calling Lauren Pearce on 01296 383808.
