The finalists for the 2017 UK Business Awards have been announced, with a shortlist of hopefuls representing the very best firms in the country.
Known as ‘The Dons’, the awards are among the hottest contested industry prizes in the UK, with 20 categories showcasing the gold standard of firms and individuals working in the country today.
An Overall Winner Award will be presented to the highest scoring entrant across all disciplines.
The gala event is set to take place at the home of champions, Wembley Stadium, on November 22, and is hosted by Awards International with valuable support by Cranfield School of Management. It will take place in conjunction with the UK Digital Experience Awards.
Judged by a panel of independent experts, the finals will provide each entrant with valuable feedback, and the winners themselves will walk away with one of the most prestigious endorsements available.
The Overall Winner Award will be presented to the highest scoring entrant across all disciplines.
CEO of Awards International, Neil Skehel, said: “This year is shaping up to be the most significant UK Business Awards we have had, and it’s truly an honour to invite our fantastic finalists to London for this event.
“The talent on display is phenomenal, and it’s already a hugely significant achievement in itself to be shortlisted for an award. Our judging panel will have some tough decisions ahead, due to the sheer quality of our entrants this year.
“All-in-all it’s going to be one of the biggest dates in the business calendar, and we are excited to see who wins on the day.”
For more information on visit the UK Business Awards website.
Shortlisted finalists for the 2017 UK Business Awards
Financial Services AwardContinuum Patron Capital The Insurance Emporium |
Not for Profit & Charity AwardGLL RHP Group Xaxis |
Retail and E-Commerce AwardAngel Remy Hair Extensions Blue Whale Spa Ltd SIMBA Sleep |
Utilities AwardOctopus Energy SGN Silvercrest Energy Ltd Spark Yu Energy |
Best Place to Work AwardArrow Business Communications MVF London Midland Trains SAS Startle The New World Trading Company Wickes in partnership with Blue Sky Performance Improvement |
Business Change or Transformation B2B AwardArrow Business Communications Ascendancy Internet Marketing Bidfood North Highland Startle UK Business Mentoring |
Business Change or Transformation B2C AwardLloyds Banking Group PPL The Insurance Emporium |
Customer-Centric Organisation AwardEDAM Group Joseph Giles PPL Vital Marketing Agency on behalf of Marston’s Beer Company Tech Mahindra Business Services in partnership with Three |
Disruptive Business Model AwardE-Careers Indahash Laundrapp RationalFX |
Innovation B2B AwardDigital Shadows OneSource Virtual SIMBA Sleep Startle Vital Marketing Agency |
Innovation B2C AwardClearscore Lloyd’s Banking Group Octopus Energy SGN Wickes in partnership with Blue Sky Performance Improvement ZapGo Ltd |
New Business AwardGlobal Dating Insights IndiaHash The Green Energy Advice Bureau |
Operational Excellence AwardCapita Life & Pension Regulated Services Ltd Impra Gas Pallet Truck PPL Tech Mahindra Business Services in partnership with Three |
SME (Incorporated for less than 10 years) AwardIsle Utilities Joseph Giles Net World Sports SIMNA Sleep Uuni Yu Energy |
SME (Incorporated for 10 years plus) AwardAscendency Internet Marketing Choice Packaging Solutions Mtag Composites Ltd SDS Ltd |
Social Enterprise AwardGLL Westfield Health |
Entrepreneur of the Year AwardJoseph Valente – Impra Gas Sean Ramsden – Ransden International Paresh Davdra – RationalFX James Cox – SIMBA Sleep |
Inspirational Leader AwardChris Russell – Arrow Business Communications Raja Rizwan Iqbql – Choice Packaging Solutions Christer Holloman – Divido Charles Vivian – North Highland Keith Breslauer – Patron Capital Sean Ramsden – Ramsden International |
Team of the Year AwardCapita Life &Pension Regulated Services Ltd EDAM Group Language Empire Ltd Startle |