Business Without Borders award winners announced

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Business Without Borders award winners announced

11 Jun 2007 12:06:45

The winners of the 2007 Business without Borders Awards for business creativity, innovation and excellence were announced on Wednesday 06 June.

The Awards are designed to recognise exceptional growth and development in international business.

The following winners and short-listed companies were presented with their 2007 Awards in recognition of their impressive achievements.

DIVERSITY AWARD

Winner: Wells & Young’s Brewing Company Ltd

Contact: Joanna Dring: 07814-717375, Joanna.dring@wellsandyoung.co.uk

Short-listed: Lockheed Martin UK INSYS (defence) www.lmco.com and Women on Top (executive networking).

Diversity Award: For the company demonstrating the best success in international business development, creatively embracing cultural diversity. Sponsored by Dunstable College and presented by Chris Vasey, College Principal, Dunstable College. Award collected by Tom Wells, Vice Chairman, Charles Wells Pub Company.

MOST SUCCESSFUL NEW BUSINESS AWARD

Winner: Cropaid Ltd

Raquel Tanseli: 01702 296888, cropaid@aol.com

Short-listed: Accountz.com (software) www.Accountz.com and Tillett and Hague Technology Ltd (agricultural research)

Most Successful New Business Award: For start-ups in international business trading for three years or less. Sponsored by Luton Borough Council and presented by Colin Chick, Corporate Director, Environment and Regeneration, Luton Borough Council. Collected by Aydin Tanseli, Director, Cropaid Ltd.

BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD

Winner: Axis Electronics

Contact: Simon Garrett: 0845 1651651, simon@jardine-michelson.com

Short-listed: IP21 (intellectual property) www.IP21.co.uk and Mazars (accountancy) www.mazars.co.uk

Business Growth Award: For the company demonstrating the most impressive growth in international business over the past five years. Sponsored by Bedfordshire County Council and presented by Liz Wade, Assistant Director (Economic Growth), Bedfordshire County Council. Collected by Philip Inness, Managing Director, Axis Electronics Ltd.

EAST OF ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD

Winner: Acuigen Ltd

Contact: Derek Jones: 08708 359359, derek.jones@acuigen.com

Short-listed: Cropaid Ltd (agriculture) www.cropaid.com and March Publishing (export events and publishing) www.marchpublishing.co.uk

East of England International Business Award: For the company in the East of England demonstrating the most impressive record in cross-border business development. Sponsored by Business Weekly and presented by Clive Purvis, Deputy International Trade Director, East of England, UK Trade & Investment. Collected by Derek Jones, Managing Director, Acuigen Ltd

LARGE COMPANY AWARD FOR COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTERPRISE

Winner: Lockheed Martin UK INSYS

Contact: Julie Tompkins: 01525 843608, Julie.Tompkins@LMCO.com

Short-listed: Wells & Young’s Brewing Company Ltd (brewing) www.charleswells.co.uk and Axis Electronics Ltd (electronics) www.axis-electronics.com

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