Yahoo Finance National Business Awards: The Winners
David Cameron used his video message at the National Business Awards 2013 to emphasise his commitment to supporting UK business by rolling back red tape, cutting taxes and backing innovation.
He said: “A strong private sector is exactly what Britain needs to get back on its feet.
"I’m determined that Britain becomes the best place in the world to start a business, to grow a business and to do business.”
The Prime Minister's message was followed by an passionate address by Sir Bob Geldof reinforcing that private companies have responsibility for future growth in the UK.
The awards, now in their twelfth year were hosted by Sky’s Dermot Murnaghan and held at the Grosvenor Hotel in London's Park Lane.
The National Business Awards winners from 17 categories were:
The Daily Telegraph Award for a Decade of Excellence in Business: Sir David McMurtry, Chairman & CEO, Renishaw (Other OTC: RNSHF - news)
The New Business of the Year: wnDirect
The BlackBerry Business Enabler of the Year: Punch Foundation Tenancy
The Smith & Williamson Entrepreneur of the Year: David Spencer-Percival, Spencer Ogden
The Croner Employer of the Year: UKFast
The International Growth Business of the Year: Oliver Valves
The QBE FTSE 100 Business of the Year: Sainsbury’s
The Digital Business of the Year: The Beans Group
The Customer Focus Award: DPD UK
The ICAEW Sustainable Business Award: London Bio Packaging
The Leadership Diversity Award: MITIE
The Social Enterprise of the Year: Provide
The Innovation Award: Safetyflex Barriers
The Inflexion Growth Business of the Year: Hermes UK
The Corporate Citizenship Award: Wates Group
The Santander Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year: Newton Europe
The Leader of the Year: Harriet Green, Thomas Cook (Xetra: A0MR3W - news)
Future Champions:
The Corporate Citizenship Award: Comtek Network System
The Croner Employer of the Year: Webmart
The ICAEW Sustainable Business Award: Anglian Water (Love Every Drop)
The Innovation Award: Warwick Music Systems
The New Business of the Year: Innasol
The Santander SME of the Year Award: The Bread Factory
