Finalists revealed
The finalists in the first Wakefield District Business Awards have been named.
Businesses have taken up the challenge to show just how good they are, and now only four finalists in each category remain in the nine awards open to companies and organisations of all sizes across the district.
The awards are supported by first, the Wakefield district development agency, and a host of partners including, Wakefield Council, Wakefield College, VT Environmental Engineering, Barclays, Minster Law, HARIBO, Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors and Business Link Yorkshire.
Mohan de Silva, chief executive of first, said: "We're absolutely delighted with the response we have received for the Wakefield District Business Awards. Our judges have faced an extremely difficult task in choosing our winning companies given the quality and quantity of entries received.
"The awards are a celebration of the individuals and companies who are continuing to succeed despite the difficult economic climate, and who can encourage new businesses to follow in their footsteps."
Winners of the prestigious Wakefield District Business Awards will receive an exclusive trophy, the right to use the winner's logo on all marketing and branding, raised company profile and media spotlight, enhanced reputation and prestige among clients and suppliers as well as a host of otherbenefits.
The awards culminate in a spectacular gala dinner and presentation ceremony at the Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield on Thursday, July 16. See the Express, Friday, July 10 edition, for a supplement featuring all the finalists.
FINALISTS' LINE-UP:
The Business of the Year:
•Switalski's Solicitors
•David Palmer Travel
•Group Rhodes Ltd
•Minster Law Solicitors
The People Make Performance Award:
•Acxiom Ltd
•The Harris Partnership Ltd
•Arena Group
•Cedar Court Hotel
The Wakefield Entrepreneur of the Year
•Heather Copley, Farmer Copley's Farm Shop Ltd
•Robert McTiffin, Nationwide Property Solutions Ltd
•Tony Sykes, Audio Visual Equipment Ltd
•Ian Ridgeway, Joseph Rhodes Ltd
The Innovation in Business Award:
•Terra Vac UK Ltd
•Litestructures
•LINPAC Packaging
•Double Two Ltd
The Business and the Environment Award:
•Opti-Pharma UK
•Harlow and Milner Ltd
•Nostell Priory Holiday Park
•Waterton Park Hotel
The New Business Award:
•Open Communications UK Ltd
•MG Metal Design Ltd
•Pyramid8 Ltd
•Personal Projector
The Community Enterprise Award:
•Cream Catering Ltd
•Lock Lane Community RL and Sports Centre
•Fresh Pastures
•St George's Lupset
The International Business Award:
•Group Rhodes Ltd
•Network Brands Ltd
•m2r Ltd
•Logicor
The e-Business Award:
•SingleMuslim.com
•Web-Translations Ltd
•WRM Media Ltd
•Paragon Services
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