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Local businessman takes home national award for innovation
A Leicestershire businessman has won a national award for taking an innovative approach to growing his successful pharmaceuticals company. Dr Nik Kotecha OBE, Chief Executive of Morningside Pharmaceuticals, was named as Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He won through to the national finals in London, after winning his category at the regional ceremony for the Midlands last year. After scooping the award, Dr Kotecha said: “I am truly humbled to be
recognised nationally in this way and would like to thank my team for all of their support and hard work. It's our 27th year and what makes me really proud is seeing my team grow into leaders themselves.” Since Morningside’s inception in the 1990s, the company has
supplied quality medicines to more than 100 countries internationally, as well as becoming one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of generic and branded medicines to UK pharmacies and hospitals. The company began as a garage start-up and Dr Kotecha has since
grown the business by using innovation to embrace challenges with heavy investment, including research and development, and launching new niche molecules. Dr Kotecha added: “Through taking an innovative approach we have
been able to develop novel ways for patients to take their medicine, which has provided greater choice for both patients and pharmacists.” Some examples of this innovative approach include being the first
to launch the generic version of the contraceptive pill to the UK, in 2010, as well as creating slow and prolonged release tablets. Speaking about what impressed the judges Safaraz Ali, from
Pathway Group, said: “A very impressive success story with social investment alongside international expansion.” Awards judge Elliott Denham, from Growth Enabler, added: “Dr
Kotecha's commercial acumen, combined with his in-depth research background, has enabled both Morningside and himself to become even more charitable when experiencing growth.”
Nik Kotecha Harrier receives health and safety award
Health and safety specialist Harrier has been named Best Health and Safety at the Festival Supplier Awards. The awards were presented at the
glamourous setting of London’s Hurlingham Club and annually celebrate the achievements of suppliers to the UK’s festival industry.
‘It’s such a fantastic achievement to be named Best Health and Safety and it’s a real testament to the incredible efforts our team has put in’
This year saw a high calibre of
entrants which were all subjected to an extensive and rigorous judging process - with categories ranging from Best Lighting and a Green Supplier Award, to Best Crowd Management/Security.
6 business network March 2019 Harrier was selected as the
Andy Smith with the award
winners of Best Health and Safety as a result of the team’s collaborative approach, where they clearly demonstrate strong working relationships with their clients and local authorities. The past year has seen Harrier
work with a number of festivals and outdoor events up and down the UK; including Bristol’s Ethical City Life Festival, Sundown Festival, Truck Festival, and various Live Nation stadium events. Managing Director Andy Smith
said: “It’s such a fantastic achievement to be named Best Health and Safety and it’s a real testament to the incredible efforts our team has put in. “This year’s awards saw us up
against some of the industry leaders which makes this award all the more special. We take pride in making festivals and events safe and enjoyable for all, and to see our hard work recognised gives us immense pride.”
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