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The SME of the Year Award, open to small and medium-sized enterprises, is sponsored by leading accountants and business advisers James Cowper.
Steve Clarke, managing partner, said: “As owner managers of our own practice we really understand the pressures of running a business and so as you might expect we specialise in working within the SME sector. As one of the Thames Valley’s leading independent firms, we are dedicated to helping owner-managed/ privately-owned businesses achieve their ambitions, and are delighted to be once again sponsoring the award for the SME of the Year.
“The success of the SME sector is key to the UK’s economic recovery and we are fortunate that the Thames Valley region is home to some of the countries most innovative and exciting SME businesses. We encourage the business community to really get involved with these awards so we can acknowledge their achievements.”
The Best Company to Work For Award was won last year by Bottomline Technologies. This award pays tribute to those businesses who make their organisation a great place to work.
Whether it’s new and innovative working practices, fantastic staff facilities, an open and inclusive work culture or a great rewards programme, the judges want to hear from both employees and employers.
markets as well as how they have inspired and developed their people. It is still unclear what effect central government cuts will have for all businesses, but we should embrace the opportunities which London 2012 will offer, particularly for us in such close proximity.
“We continue to build our team in the Reading office with a focus on private and entrepreneurial businesses. Our commitment to the Thames Valley business community continues and in particular to fast-growing companies.”
The Thames Valley Business of the Year Award is sponsored by leading full service law firm Pitmans, and managing partner Christopher Avery said: “Pitmans are delighted to support the Thames Valley Business Awards 2012. The Thames Valley is a hub of innovation and hard work and we look forward to judging this year’s submissions for Business of the Year.”
The judges will be looking for companies that show consistence performance and demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and a strong track record of achievements and profitability, as well as contributing to the local economic community and supporting local culture and charities.
What past winners say… for full quotes please visit our awards website
Phabrix – SME of the Year 2011
Erica Adams, creative director of Phabrix, said: “Winning was a huge accolade. The award boosted our confidence encouraging us to continue with our bold plans, which have continued to grow strongly. We have invested heavily this year in a new product range and facility. The award ceremony was great fun and as a networking event we met many professionals who have become useful advisers.”
Symantec – Business of the Year 2011
Clive Bunyan, vice president human resources at Symantec, commented: “This accolade has
highlighted, both internally and externally, the importance of our company values – innovation, action, customer-driven and trust – which run through every level and every function of Symantec.”
Wireless Logic – Dynamic Business Award 2011
Oliver Tucker, managing director of Wireless Logic, said: “Being recognised by The Business Awards is a huge fillip to the commitment of our people and this, amongst other accolades in the past 12 months, has meant a great deal to our growing team. The Awards have been good for us and for our business.”
Andrews & Wykeham – Thames Valley Export Award 2011
Max Zolotukhin, business development director at Andrews & Wykeham, said: “Winning this award was a huge confidence boost. As a small company, we value the award as the recognition of the hard work we put into developing our export business, and as the mark of our success.”
Bottomline Technologies – Best Company to Work For 2011
Candace Pridgeon, head of customer service at Bottomline Technologies, said: “It was very special to us to win. I have interviewed several prospective employees since and, almost without exception, they have cited this award as a reason they would like to join Bottomline. Powerful stuff!”
GCS – Best Company to Work For 2010 and Business of the Year 2010
Company founder and managing director Chris Bartlett said: “The subsequent benefits for GCS from winning these awards have been twofold. They have certainly helped with our profile amongst more senior managers in the Thames Valley region and they have also played their part in attracting new employees to GCS.”
How to enter
For full details of the award categories and entry forms, visit
www.businessawards.co.uk or email
linda@elcot.co.uk for further information.
The closing date is September 21.
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – MAY 2012
www.businessmag.co.uk
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