Winners
Best Use of Technology – L3 ASV
Corporate Social Responsibility – Southampton International Airport
Judges’ comments: Our winner was a runner-up in this category last year and after entering for a second time has blown us away with their application. Using technology in an innovative, challenging and inspiring way, the team is a market leader when it comes to unmanned and autonomous marine power systems. It was obvious that while their marine systems featured in their submission, technology was used throughout the organisation wherever possible to improve services and efficiencies, including their impressive demo room. They demonstrated that their technology could save time, money, help the environment and ultimately save lives. We were also particularly impressed that they had a 50-year technology improvement plan.
Other finalists:
HTEC Onefeed TJ Waste & Recycling TouchNetix Zylpha
SME of the Year – Diametric Technical
Judges’ comments: Our winner stood out for its outstanding commitment to corporate and social responsibility. It strives for social and environmental good in the community in which it operates and is focused on reductions in its carbon footprint, creating a sustainable supply chain, and engaging with its neighbours and local community. It sends 65% of its waste to recycling with the remaining being used to generate electricity, which is then fed back into the national grid. And through the use of solar power and LED, it is at the forefront of energy reduction technology for its sector.
Other finalists:
Grant Thornton UK Paris Smith The Churchill Foundation The Green House Hotel
CEO of the Year – Mark Hepburn, 23.5 Degrees
Judges’ comments: Our winner displays all the characteristics of a successful SME. The business strives not only for growth but improvement in the products it makes through innovation while retaining the superior quality of its products synonymous with the brand. Customers remain at the forefront of all growth, resulting in glowing testimonials as a direct result of their heavy investment in people as well as technology. They are also a significant contributor to the local community – giving back to local people, business and institutions as well as reducing their carbon footprint and the impact they have on the environment.
Other finalists:
Berry Telecom Group MindWorks Ridon Joinery TJ Waste & Recycling TouchNetix
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Judges’ comments: This person has demonstrated his success as a CEO in many ways. Among other achievements, he has set a particularly positive growth trajectory for the company, which has included securing significant recent investment in the business. He particularly stands out by virtue of his personable attitude. One of his strongest attributes is his tremendous visibility among 700-plus employees, which he has achieved through his use of social media and by being a supportive presence at restaurant openings and the like. Staff are happy and confident with clear career development plans drawn up for them – another key signifier of great leadership.
Other finalists:
Tony Lockwood, BOFA International Andrew Powell, The Training Room
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
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