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Awards, SEO

Breakline Ranked The Best SEO Agency In The UK For 2024

Breakline, the award winning specialised SEO Agency, is proud to announce its recent recognition as the best SEO Agency in the United Kingdom by Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews platform.

This prestigious accolade demonstrates Breakline’s dedication to excellence and its commitment to innovation in the field of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The agency’s relentless pursuit of outstanding results has catapulted it to the forefront of the industry.

Alexander Thomas, Managing Director at Breakline, remarked “We are elated to be named the top SEO Agency in the UK for 2024. This recognition reflects our team’s tireless efforts and innovative strategies in the ever-evolving digital world. We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

What sets Breakline apart is its focus on client success, a dedication to delivering top-quality work, and a passion for achieving exceptional outcomes. Breakline is not just an agency; it is a trusted partner for businesses seeking exceptional SEO services.

At Breakline, staying ahead of the curve is part of their DNA. They leverage cutting-edge technology and embrace fresh ideas to ensure their clients’ online presence stands out. The team is not afraid to challenge the norms and uncover hidden trends that drive success.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Breakline, but it is also a promise for the future. The agency remains committed to revolutionising the way SEO works, helping businesses thrive in the digital space.

For more information about Breakline and its award-winning SEO services, visit their website at https://www.breaklineagency.com/.

About Breakline: 

Breakline is a leading SEO agency with offices in London and Guildford specialising in providing high-quality SEO services to businesses in the United Kingdom. The agency’s mission is to deliver innovative and effective SEO solutions that drive tangible results for their clients. Breakline has been the #1 ranked SEO agency in the UK and London for the past 3 years. The agency has been founded by Alexander Thomas, a well known British entrepreneur.

 

Awards, News

Zero Gravity Wins Super Connect for Good Competition

The Super Connect for Good (SCFG) competition powered by Empact Ventures and Hays has announced its Global Winner at its fourth annual event.

This year’s winner, Zero Gravity, spots unrecognised talent in young people and unlocks it, spreading opportunity across the UK and powering high-potential students into top universities and careers. Zero Gravity is led by its founder and CEO, Joe Seddon, an entrepreneur who featured in the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

The SCFG competition featured tech startups and scaleups that bring positive social change and impact people’s lives through technology. Zero Gravity was named the EdTech Winner, Regional Winner (London and Southeast), and the Global Winner. The Global Final also saw the announcement of the 11 Innovation Winners who were selected by more than 25+ judges from Hays and the competition’s innovation partners following pitches by 100 finalists at the Top 100 Innovation Showcase in October 2023.

This year’s innovation winners include:

  • AI for Good: xFarm Technologies
  • EdTech: Zero Gravity
  • HealthTech: Card Medic
  • MedTech: Echopoint Medical
  • ClimateTech: Koolboks
  • Water Challenge: xFarm Technologies
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing (Hackathon Winner): Auric
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing (Startup/Scaleup Winner): BioStress
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Accessercise
  • General Tech for Good: AirSeed Technologies
  • FinTech for Good: Good With

Zero Gravity will receive a 12 Month Subscription of Hays Rise Experience worth £40,000, a LinkedIn Live appearance on Hays’ page, exposure on the Hays Technology insights blog, Digital Solution profiling on Hays websites, five free recruitment hires (up to 120k salary) over a 12-month period, and access to Go1 Training Platform.

Joe Seddon, Founder & CEO, Zero Gravity, pictured above, commented: “The UK has one of the worst rates for social mobility in Europe. Zero Gravity is changing that through the power of tech. In four years, we’ve grown from a student bedroom startup into a platform that has powered 8,000+ students from low-opportunity backgrounds into top universities and top careers. We’re aiming to become a “social impact unicorn” by 2025, creating over £1bn of social impact. The journey from starting Zero Gravity in my childhood bedroom to now supporting thousands of students each year still seems crazy to me, and we are honoured to be the global winner for Super Connect for Good. It’s a privilege to stand among Europe’s most impactful startups and scale-ups that are making a real difference in the lives of so many.”

James Milligan, Global Head of Technology at Hays, commented: “The judges and I were impressed by Zero Gravity’s pitch, leading them to score full marks in every category. Joe Seddon and Zero Gravity showed a great understanding of the social issues they are tackling and their inspiring commitment to social mobility. Zero Gravity not only understands the need for tech for good, but it is commercially tuned into it as well. It clearly demonstrated that it understood the commercial benefits of getting people from diverse backgrounds into the world of work and the pressure that organisations are under to make significant progress in addressing this issue.”

Kosta Mavroulakis, Founder & CEO of Empact Ventures, commented: “We are delighted to announce Zero Gravity as the Super Connect for Good 2023 Global Winner who are an inspiration to all startups as to the aggregate social impact that can be created through technology. I’d like to thank all the participants, judges and partners for all their hard work over the year past year who we look forward to super connecting moving forward.”

The SCFG competition is backed by innovation partners and judges around the world. The winners were nominated by over 40+ judges led by Hays and 10 Regional Partners, including Angels Den, Envestors, Menzies, The Werks Group, CodeBase, Europe-India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI), She Loves Tech, Global Good, Aon, StartPlatz, Ruffena Group, Startup Lisboa and R+I Germans Hospital Trias y Pujol. The partners and judges joined from organisations including the OVHcloud Startup Program, Excelledia, Albion Business School, Global Banking School, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds City Council, the NIHR Surgical MedTech Co-operative, University of Portsmouth SIGHT Programme, Siemens, Greenbackers Investment Capital, FinTech B2B Marketing, Lloyds Banking Group, Elliot for Water, Presidium Network, Global Good, NatWest, Minerva Venture and Invest Eastern France.

 

Image Credit: Image of Joe Seddon by Dave Pearce on Flickr, shared under CC BY-SA2.0 Deed

Awards, Finance and Banking, News

Ozan Electronıc Money Instıtutıon Receıves Two Prestıgıous Awards At The Psm Awards 2023

Ozan Elektronik Para (Ozan Electronic Money Institution), Turkey’s fastest-growing EMI and one of the pioneering e-money institutions in the Turkish fintech landscape, was awarded in two categories at the prestigious PSM AWARDS 2023. The awards ceremony was held in Istanbul on December 20th, 2023. Founder Dr. Ozan Ozerk and CEO Ömer Suner celebrated with their young and talented team as they received the mantelpieces in the “Most Innovative Product-Project” and “Young Spark” categories.

Kicking off its operations in Turkey in 2020, Ozan Elektronik Para has rapidly become a key payment solutions provider in the Turkish market through their commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions built on cutting-edge payment technologies.

CEO Ömer Suner

FijiCash Recognized as the Most Innovative Project of the Year

The Ozan Elektronik Para team received the “Most Innovative Product-Project” award at PSM AWARDS 2023 with its FijiCash project. Using FijiCash, businesses can accept card payments without a traditional POS infrastructure. Functioning as a financial bridge between businesses without a POS device and consumers looking to make card payments, FijiCash expands businesses’ customer bases and cultivates growth opportunities in new markets.

The success of FijiCash highlights the dedication to providing game-changing product innovations in digital financial transformation.

Founder Dr. Ozan Ozerk

Young Spark: Furkan Eskicioğlu

Furkan Eskicioğlu, one of Ozan’s youngest team members, received the “Young Spark” award. Overseeing three products for the company, Furkan has made substantial contributions to developing and maintaining some of essential POS products.

The Ozan Elektronik Para team was delighted to receive these prestigious awards, showcasing their commitment to innovation and excellence in fintech.

 

About Ozan Elektronik Para (EMI – Ozan Electronic Money Institution):

Ozan Elektronik Para is an electronic money institution in Turkey with licenses and memberships from Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, BKM, and Troy. Its Ozan SuperApp/SuperCard products provide individual financial solutions to end-users. Meanwhile, Ozan Business products address all payment and collection needs of medium and large-scale businesses and ventures. Ozan Elektronik Para offers innovative solutions such as FijiPOS, FijiCash, and FijiPlace, QR payments, link payments, virtual and physical POS, payment gateway, and dealer collections. Ozan Elektronik Para operates in Turkey under Law No. 6493 and is authorized to make agreements with member businesses as per Law No. 5464.

 

Awards, News, North of England

Double award win for Caremark Liverpool at the Great British Care Awards

Caremark Liverpool, a leading provider of home care services, is thrilled to announce that it has won the Home Care Workers Award and Home Care Registered Manager Award in the North West regionals of the Great British Care Awards.

The Home Care Workers Award, which recognises and celebrates the pivotal role of home care workers in consistently delivering high-quality care to individuals in their own homes, was presented to Sanju Varghese from Caremark Liverpool. He was commended for establishing great relationships with his clients and demonstrating remarkable sensitivity and compassion.

The Great British Care Awards praised Sanju, stating:

“His ability to build trust with those under his care reflects his genuine and caring nature, ensuring that he can provide them with the utmost support.”

The Home Care Registered Manager Award, which recognises and celebrates individuals with exceptional expertise in efficiently managing the complexities of a home care business, was presented to Sarah Crease, Registered Care Manager at Caremark Liverpool. She won the award for her commitment to excellence and the genuine care she extends to everyone. She is a shining example of leadership as she prioritises clients and staff, ensuring a safe, well-led and caring environment.

The Great British Care Awards praised Sarah, stating:

“She infuses her work with genuine values, wholeheartedly believing in her mission and radiating passion. A truly inspirational woman and a genuine winner—her commitment to excellence is truly commendable. Keep up the amazing work!”

Nabeel Salem, franchise owner of Caremark Liverpool, expressed his pride in the team and their remarkable achievements, stating:

“I am extremely proud of the team at Caremark Liverpool for the remarkable success at the recent North West regional Great British Care Awards. To pick up two prestigious awards is a true testament to the dedication and hard work of Sarah, Sanju and the rest of the team.

“Their achievements highlight the high standards and commitment to excellence that we strive for daily. As we celebrate this success, we look forward to continuing our mission of providing exceptional service and making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.”

David Glover, Joint CEO of Caremark, concluded:

“We are incredibly proud of the Caremark Liverpool team for their dedication to providing exceptional care. These awards are proof of their hard work and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve. Congratulations to Sanju, Sarah, and the entire Caremark Liverpool team for this well-deserved recognition.”

For more information about Caremark and its services, please visit the Caremark website https://www.caremark.co.uk/.

Awards, Mid Wales, News

Nomadic Washrooms victorious at Great British Entrepreneurship Awards

Successful Mid Wales business Nomadic Washrooms has added another national accolade to its growing collection.

The company based near Welshpool won the 2023 ‘Maker and Creator’ title for Wales at the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

This accolade adds to their impressive portfolio, which includes ‘Best Tourism & Leisure Business in Wales’ at the National Start-Up Awards and the Start-up Business Award at the Powys Business Awards last year.

 

Founded by Kate and Stu Richards, Nomadic Washrooms has rapidly evolved from a personal need for luxury toilet hire for their wedding to a nationally recognised business and brand.

Their eco-friendly, luxury washrooms have redefined the standards in the industry, offering bespoke services across the UK for weddings, parties, festivals, TV sets and more.

They received their latest award at a London ceremony that celebrated the brightest and UK’s best entrepreneurs. This year, Allica Bank received more than 5,000 entrants across all categories, demonstrating the level of prestige that comes with the award.

Recognition by the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards demonstrates that entrepreneurial spirit flourishing in Mid Wales.

Nomadic washrooms – Stu and Kate

Francesca James, awards founder, says Nomadic Washrooms’ journey from a start-up to an award-winning company is a story of outstanding innovation and unwavering commitment to quality.

 

The Welsh Government has also recognised Nomadic Washrooms’ contribution to the local economy and tourism sector. Vaughan Gethin, the Minister for Economy, acknowledged the company’s achievements and their role in promoting Welsh business on a national stage.

As Nomadic Washrooms continues to grow, the owners remain dedicated to their roots in Welshpool, contributing to the local economy and setting a benchmark for entrepreneurial success.

 

Kate and Stu are also heavily involved with the Self Help Africa charity. They recently hosted a charity ball in Montgomery, alongside other fundraising activities, to donate 25 new latrines through a new project being developed by the charity and United Purpose in the Chittagong Hill Tract region of Bangladesh, known as the Blue Schools + Program.

The couple said: “Having started up from a shed in Forden, it’s hard to believe how far we have come in the last few years. This year, we grew our flock of luxury toilets and washrooms further and have recently opened a second depot in Oxfordshire, with more exciting plans to expand next year.

“We would like thank and dedicate this new award to our amazing team, family, friends and clients, as without their support none of this would be possible.”

Awards, Climate, News

Zehnder’s triple triumph at industry awards

Surrey ventilation and heating manufacturer ‘wins the Treble’ with accolades across UK manufacturing industry awards for Best Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year, Best Customer Feedback Strategy and Best Heating Brand

14th December 2023: Camberley-based indoor climate solutions provider, Zehnder Group UK, has been honoured with three prestigious awards at ceremonies within the UK manufacturing sector.

The company has been recognised at the Heating & Ventilation (H&V) News Awards, The WOW! Awards Gala, and Bathroom & Kitchen Update Awards for outstanding customer service and its innovative product development.

Since 2021, Zehnder has partnered with The WOW! Awards employee recognition programme, fostering team motivation by encouraging employees and customers to share stories of kindness, support, and success within the company. This year Zehnder Group UK was recognised for its efforts to promote the programme – and celebrate individuals who embody the core values of the company, having been nominated and subsequently awarded the Best Customer Feedback Strategy Award.

The award underscores Zehnder’s dedication, not only to its customers, but also the positive growth of its staff and business and is a testament to the success of the employee recognition programme.

Within the same week, Zehnder was also commended at the prestigious H&V News Awards. The annual event has been celebrating the achievements of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry for 30 years. Zehnder’s ComfoAir Q600 with ComfoClime, a mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) unit and cooling system won Best Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year.

The Zehnder ComfoAir Q600 with ComfoClime is a highly innovative ventilation system which offers enhanced indoor air quality and helps to create a more comfortable living environment. An all-in-one solution that meets complex building regulations around ventilation, energy efficiency and overheating in buildings, the addition of the Zehnder ComfoClime unit allows fresh supply air to be tempered and dehumidified before it is distributed to individual rooms, resulting in a comfortable climate during both warm and cold periods.

The Best Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year award acknowledges Zehnder’s consistent innovation in manufacturing and highlights the product’s tangible benefits, paving the way for further advancements in the industry.

Managing Director at Zehnder Group UK, Tony Twohig commented: “We are very pleased to receive these awards. This recognition reflects our commitment to develop industry-leading solutions and deliver excellent customer service. It is a true acknowledgement of our team’s hard work and innovation. I’m incredibly proud of this achievement and want to extend a huge thank you to the whole Zehnder team for their continued support and contribution to our success.”

Earlier this year, Zehnder was also named as Best Heating Brand, at the BKU (Bathroom and Kitchen Update) awards in June – as voted for by the magazine’s readers. The company was grateful to BKU Magazine readers who voted for the brand for a second year running. The consecutive award reaffirms Zehnder’s position as a pioneering and trusted brand within the industry.

Further notable commendations for Zehnder this year include finalist shortlists at the London Construction Awards for Product Innovation of the Year and the Offsite Awards for Best Use of MEP and POD Technology, and the Product Innovation Award for the Zehnder ComfoAir Q600 with ComfoClime: Making Overheating a Thing of the Past in UK Homes.

Zehnder Group UK, part of the internationally renowned Zehnder Group, has valued business and product innovation within its core since its founding in 1895. The company offers products and services for comfortable, healthy living environments in the fields of heating, cooling, ventilation, and air quality control. It creates innovative products that surpass conventional expectations, with a commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency and comfort

To learn more visit www.zehnder.co.uk.

Awards, News, Wellbeing at Work

Alstom Employee Scoops Top Heart of Gold Award

  • The Wellbeing Champion Award was presented by iconic music producer and Railway Benefit Fund President Pete Waterman
  • Award was sponsored by Health Cash Plan provider Health Shield Friendly Society
  • Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider

 

Claire Sallis, from Stafford has been awarded the Wellbeing Champion Award at the annual Heart of Gold Awards. The awards are organised by the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) and celebrate those in the rail industry who make a real difference in their workplace or community.

Claire is Professional Head of Health UK and Ireland at Alstom where she has worked for 16 years. Claire was awarded the Wellbeing Champion Award, which was sponsored by Health Cash Plan provider Health Shield Friendly Society, after secretly being nominated by a fellow colleague. She went on to win the award after consistently demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of Alstom’s employees, and making a profound impact on their workplace culture.

 

As part of her work going above and beyond for her colleagues, she has led the way in writing and adopting Alstom’s menopause policy, which she created in 2017, taking a relatively early lead on the important issue compared to other businesses and industries. She also arranges a quarterly support group for female Alstom employees, a safe space where they can discuss symptoms and feelings. She is also helping Alstom secure its Menopause Friendly Accreditation in 2024, as well as arranging training for all genders on the practicalities and how symptoms impact people.

 

Claire helped to set up the Voices of Disability Group which enables members to share lived experiences;  to look, advise and support Alstom policies and procedures, to challenge “groupthink” from non-disabled colleagues and to contribute to the EDI strategy, making Alstom inclusive for people with disabilities. The Group also helps individuals with many aspects around disability including advice on reasonable adjustments to remove barriers faced by employees with a disability and the use of the Disability Passport to help protect reasonable adjustments and ensure emotional safety.

Mental Health Workshops were also set up by Claire, where sessions were run by managers and additional focus groups for employees. The aim was to look at perception versus reality, trying to reduce any stigma and helping employees view their physical and mental health as a whole. She has also set up mindfulness sessions to help give colleagues the tools to cope with stressful situations and the ranging different pressures of working in the rail sector. Additionally she has also set up the Dementia Support Group, where colleagues can talk about their experiences of family members with Dementia and the impact it has.

 

Claire Sallis commented: “I’m really shocked and utterly humbled by winning the Wellbeing Champion Award. I never would have expected to win an award for just doing a job that I love doing. This isn’t an award for me though, it’s for all the people that work with me and make everything possible through all their hard work – my occupational health colleagues, my HR colleagues, my wider team, my line manager and especially the Voices of Disability Group that has been so important at Alstom. It is such a great place to work and it’s one of the reasons I have been here for so many years.”

 

Jacqui Carr, CEO of Health Shield Friendly Society who sponsored the RBF Heart of Gold Wellbeing Champion Award commented: “It was an absolute pleasure to present this award to Claire, and I am thrilled that Health Shield were able to be part of this important event. Health Shield was formed back in 1877, with the aim of helping railway workers keep their health on track, therefore we have always had a strong heritage and connection with the rail industry.

“It was clear how much Claire’s colleagues value and appreciate everything she does for them, and how important her role is at Alstom. She really does go above and beyond, and it was only right that she won this award and received the recognition that she truly deserves.”

 

 

Agriculture, Awards, News, Sustainability

Diribona Announced as Winners of Entrepreneurs Award in Social Innovation (EASI) 2023

“This grant and award win overall has unlocked so many doors for us. It’s given us credibility and allowed us to raise our brand awareness and present our ethos and what we want to do to a wider audience.” Beenish Luqman, DiRibona.  

 A START-UP which specialises in sustainable farming practices has landed a prestigious award for new businesses.  

 DiRibona, which aims to “bring soil health back to life”, won over judges at the Entrepreneurs Award in Social Innovation (EASI) 2023, an award created by The Company of Entrepreneurs.  

 In a glittering event held at the Tower Suites Rooftop Bar in London, DiRibona was named the winner of the 2023 Award.  

 In a special presentation event at Drapers Hall in London in January, the team from DiRibona will showcase the business as winners of EASI 2023 to one of the country’s most sought-after networks of business contacts. 

 

Speaking to Champions (UK) plc (one of the Award’s supporters), Dr Beenish Luqman, founder of DiRibona, said: “Even to be chosen as a finalist was a fantastic achievement for us, but it was even more special to be announced as winners.” 

 

Explaining the world-class business support they received for their win, Dr Luqman continued: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the level of support we’ve received. We’ve been put in touch with a high-level list of business contacts, who are able to assist us across the spectrum of challenges that come with running an innovative business. They even helped us with aspects we didn’t know they would, like helping us get into a co-working space in London, which is often difficult to find in the city.” 

“The £10,000 grant was immensely beneficial to us and was a huge confidence boost. It’s the first real external funding for us and we’re being extremely careful of how we use it. This funding also helped us kickstart our process to apply for more funding.  

“This grant and award win overall has unlocked so many doors for us. It’s given us credibility and allowed us to raise our brand awareness and present our ethos and what we want to do to others. The overall value that EASI has added to us is massive. The whole process has been very beneficial and made us think in ways we never would have. Of course, the £10,000 grant and the package of support has been excellent, but the real win for us was being connected to a world-class network of entrepreneurs and business mentors.” 

 

DiRibona will receive the award on the 17th of January at a special EASI 2023 Showcase event at the legendary Drapers’ Hall in London. To find out more about The Company of Entrepreneurs, visit the website by clicking here.  

 

Awards, Diversity, Diversity & Inclusion, News

Sean Fletcher praises the ‘spark’ ignited as he reveals 2023 Inclusive Awards winners

TV presenter and diversity champion Sean Fletcher acknowledged and praised inclusive employers as he revealed the winners of the prestigious 2023 Inclusive Awards at the Hurlingham Club on Tuesday December 5, 2023.

Hosted in London for the first time, the Inclusive Awards – organised by Inclusive Companies and sponsored by EON and Emcor UK – is the only awards ceremony that rewards organisations and individuals for harnessing a truly diverse workforce.  It recognises the significant efforts of those who have excelled in their commitment to equality and inclusion across all strands of diversity.

Best known for presenting on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and the BBC’s Countryfile, Sunday Morning Live and Songs of Praise, Sean hosted the Inclusive Awards in 2019 and was delighted to return to the role this year.

“The Inclusive Awards are a great opportunity to celebrate those individuals and organisations who have done so well this year,” says Sean. “More importantly, this event acts as a spark of inspiration for others to see what can be achieved and is hugely encouraging for others looking to bring about positive change in attitudes, behaviours and outcomes in their own circles.

“It’s an honour for me to be on the stage meeting those people who have put so much into their work and rewarding them for their outstanding achievements,” continues Sean. “I love the way the Inclusive Awards bring together so many people doing such great work: the atmosphere in the room is electric, full of energy and respect for everyone who is playing their part in promoting diversity and inclusion.”

Entries to the eight categories were assessed by an esteemed independent panel of judges from diverse cultural and business backgrounds. Together they looked beyond policies and practices to identify those individuals and organisations who could demonstrate they have achieved true diversity, inclusion, equality and equity in their workplace or community. A Highly Commended Award was also given in each category.

2023 Inclusive Awards Winners

Head of Diversity & Inclusion Award

  • WINNER – Liz Douglas, Anglo American
  • Highly Commended – Joanne Conway, DLP Piper

 

Chief Executive of the Year Award

  • WINNER – Stuart Love, Westminster City Council
  • Highly Commended – Andy Briggs MBE, The Phoenix Group

 

D&I Consultancy of the Year Award

  • WINNER – Equality Leaders
  • Highly Commended – Diverse Educators

 

D&I Tech Initiative Award

  • WINNER – myGwork
  • Highly Commended – Global Equality Collective

 

Inclusive Culture Initiative Award

  • WINNER – Metro Bank
  • Highly Commended – Auto Trader

 

Outstanding Diversity Network Award

  • WINNER – Aviva Origins
  • Highly Commended – University of Sunderland – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Staff

 

Social Mobility Project Award

  • WINNER– Migrant Leaders
  • Highly Commended – Greene King

 

Diversity Team of the Year Award

  • WINNER – HSBC UK Inclusion Team
  • Highly Commended – Anglo American EDI Team

 

Lifetime Achiever

  • Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE

“The Inclusive Awards is always such a positive and feel-good evening,” says Paul Sesay, CEO of Inclusive Companies and Founder of the Inclusive Awards. “Now in its ninth year, it never fails to make me feel both humbled and proud to witness the immense efforts and achievements of people and organisations taking giant steps to make their workplace, communities and wider society more inclusive and equitable.

“We know that encouraging and embracing an inclusive working environment brings business and market advantages but it is imperative to look beyond these more obvious benefits to understand and believe that true diversity, inclusion and equity shape and build communities that make everyone stronger. At a time when across the world we are witnessing tragedies born out of an inability to accept diversity and be inclusive, it is never more important to acknowledge how fortunate we are to be able to foster positive change through our own actions.”

For more details of the 2023 winners of the Inclusive Awards, visit:

https://inclusiveawards.com/2023winners/

Awards, Business, News, Wales, Wales News

Entries open as Wales Business Awards return for 2024

Entries for the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2024 open today (8 December).

The awards, organised by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, provide businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades.

The application process opens today and will close on 29 February 2024. Chamber members and non-members can submit their entries by completing an application form or uploading an audio or video entry.

Businesses have the chance to enter an increased number of categories this year including the new ‘SME Exporter of the Year’ category, as well as other awards such as ‘Innovative Business of the Year’ and the ‘Workplace Wellbeing Award’.

The Chamber will also be awarding ‘Wales Business of the Year’ at the ceremony on 16 May at The Vale Resort, which sees broadcaster Andrea Byrne return as host. Past winners of the award include BCB International, Penderyn Distillery and Euroclad Group Ltd.

Paul Butterworth, CEO of Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said: “The Wales Business Awards are a showcase for the best Welsh business has to offer. The awards continue to be a launch pad for businesses and an opportunity to celebrate their achievements that make a huge difference to the Welsh economy.”

Simon Clarke, the Chamber’s Events Manager, said: “We’re excited to celebrate the best of Wales and Welsh business at our annual awards ceremony next May. With more categories this year and more emphasis on celebrating and networking, the Wales Business Awards 2024 will be the biggest and best celebration yet.”

Entries can now be submitted at https://cw-seswm.com/events/awards-2024-enter/