Cream of UK plc to gather for National Business AwardsThe National Business Awards in partnership with Orange is to announce its 2010 winners across 17 awards categories at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday 9th November. 1,200 of the country’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs will attend the Awards. Over 150 of the UK’s most innovative and resilient public and private sector businesses have completed the two-stage rigorous Dragon’s Den style judging process, where over 100 multidisciplinary business leaders have chosen this year’s worthy winners. Finalist organisations for 2010 include The Co-operative Group, Whitbread, The Berkeley Group, HMV Group, Pearson, Cheapflights, Iceland, Samworth Brothers, Aberdeen College, Carmarthenshire County Council, Marks & Spencer, Metropolitan Police Service, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Unilever, Northern Bank, Police Service of Northern Ireland, RBS International and many more. Britain’s leading Chief Executives including David Levin, UBM, the company that owns the National Business Awards; Tom Alexander, Everything Everywhere, the company that runs Orange, Sir John Banham, Johnson Matthey and NBA judge; and awards finalists Jeremy Lascelles, Chrysalis; Martin McCourt, Dyson; Ken McMeikan, Greggs; Nick Robertson, ASOS; and Dame Fiona Reynolds, National Trust; are all expected to attend the Awards, hosted by BBC 10 o’clock news presenter, Huw Edwards. “Orange has sponsored the National Business Awards for the past nine years and I am delighted that the calibre of entrants keeps on improving. It's been a tough couple of years for business but the UK's organisations have not let this stop them from delivering success. I'd like to congratulate all the finalists for being a real inspiration for what is possible in business”, said Martin Stiven, Vice President of Business at Everything Everywhere the company that runs Orange. The total number of organisations entering the National Business Awards in 2010 increased by over 40 percent compared to last year despite the challenging market conditions. Commenting on the quality and quantity of entries, Philip Forrest, Chairman of Judges, the National Business Awards, said: “The economic climate continues to present UK businesses with an unprecedented challenge and it is therefore encouraging that the entries in this year’s National Business Awards have shown no drop in quality or performance. Congratulations to all finalists for demonstrating great strength in the ability to adapt and innovate quickly which no doubt reflects the resilience and optimism that are the hallmarks of UK enterprise.” Winners for 2010 will be unveiled at a glittering gala award ceremony on 9th November at the Grosvenor House hotel in London. To book a table or individual places please contact Anthony Akoto on 0207 234 8710 or email anthony.akoto@ubm.com. - Ends - Note to editors: Visit www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk to view the full 2010 shortlist About the National Business Awards Open to organisations of all sizes from all sectors across the UK, the National Business Awards in partnership with Orange is the UK’s most prestigious independent business recognition platform with its particular emphasis on excellence, innovation and ethical business. The National Business Awards connects the nations’ professionals through its annual awards ceremony; year-round conferences and round table events; and is UBM’s leading awards programme. Visit www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk for further information. For further information please contact: Henriette Svensen Communications Manager The National Business Awards Tel: 0207 234 8753 Email: henriette.svensen@ubm.com | |||||||||
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