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working for gender equality. The judges said: “A helpline, research, advocacy, education and campaigning are key support mechanisms provided by this hard-working and growing group.” Oldbury UK Ltd & Boughton Engineering Ltd
won the Excellence in Manufacturing award. Their remarkable turnaround came from the depths of the recession and has flourished since acquiring Reynolds Boughton from administration, which resulted in several changes to the fabric of the business and ethos of personnel. Great Escape Cars, winners of the Social
Media title in last year’s awards, were victorious in the Excellence in Sales and Marketing category. The specialists in classic car driving
experiences and restoration have increased turnover by refining and broadening their offer and capitalising on sales opportunities. The NEC Group’s award for Excellence in
People Development is based largely in the principle that they recruit and retain the right people. They have a commitment to learning and development and people form a key pillar of their business strategy. A-Plant, who hire a wide range of construction
and special equipment, won the Excellence in Customer Service Award through their commitment to ensure that customers are dealt with efficiently, with most orders placed for delivery within 24 hours.
Award Winners
Business of the Year Sponsor: West Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association • Loki Wines Ltd
Contribution to Community Sponsor: Wesleyan • Muslim Women’s Network UK
Excellence in Customer Service Sponsor: Birmingham Airport • A-Plant
Excellence in International Business Sponsor: ARUP • Burton and South Derbyshire College
Excellence in Manufacturing Sponsor: Pertemps • Oldbury UK Ltd & Boughton Engineering Ltd
Excellence in People Development Sponsor: South and City College Birmingham • NEC Group
Excellence in Retail Sponsor: Rational FX • Loki Wines
Excellence in Sales and Marketing Sponsor: Power Minerals • Great Escape Cars
The judges were: Mark Smith (director of enterprise and employability, Birmingham City University), Victoria Lineton (president Future Faces and bid adviser at lawyers Mills & Reeve), Russell Jeans (chief operating office, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce), Axel Wittenberg (chief financial officer, Yazaki Europe Ltd) and Alan Gilmour (head of acquisition and retention at Police Mutual).
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