South London Business Awards finalists chosen

24th April 2009

The RBS South London Business Awards 2009 are heading towards a successful conclusion with 52 different organisations shortlisted across eleven categories.

“This terrific result emphasises not only the strength of local business in South London, but also the sheer innovation, diversity and entrepreneurial spirit to be found here,” said Peter Pledger, chief executive of South London Business.

Launched in September at the Brit Oval the awards showcase and reward businesses ranging from one-person operations to companies employing hundreds of people; from firms whose clients are drawn from the local community to those with international customers. The finalists have been drawn from entrants across the 12 boroughs south of the Thames in London.

Barry White, Regional Director, Business & Commercial Banking for South London commented: “We are delighted to be involved in the South London Business Awards again this year and are looking forward to celebrating business success with the local business community. Winning one of these awards is a significant achievement and a great recognition for businesses that are doing well in the region”

The businesses in the running for this year’s awards cover internet-based services, restaurants, retail premises, a museum, architects and designers, events organisers, a spa, insurers, engineering and development specialists, marketing companies and plumbers. Simon Thackray, Managing Partner of Thackray Williams Solicitors LLP and judge of Best Medium sized Business category said "Recession there may be but all our finalists have demonstrated that by innovative thinking combined with effective management there are businesses in South London doing a lot more than simply surviving. Growth and increased profitability is still on the agenda for many."

The Awards are sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland, supported by the Learning and Skills Council, solicitors Thackray Williams LLP, Tentacle Design, business to business specialists Ixion Holdings Ltd, transport organisations SWELTRAC and SELTRANS, the South London Export Club and the Guardian/News Shopper as media partner.

The winning businesses are due to be announced at a showcase ‘Oscar’ ceremony on May 20th in a lavish marquee on the pitch at Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace FC.

The South London Business Awards has up to six finalists in each of 11 categories as follows:

Best Small Sized Business – sponsored by Tentacle Design
Alchemy Events
Quay Assessment Training
Resonant Media
Samuel Estates
Teachsport
Wauton Samuel & Co Ltd

Best Medium Sized Business – sponsored by Thackray Williams
Dotmailer
Eddie Catz Ltd
Fusion Glass Designs Ltd
ITRM Ltd
Rowland Brothers
Z-CARD Ltd

Best Large Sized Business
ITC Concepts
Mott MacDonald
MWB Business Exchange
Solar Century
Westmead Business Group

Best Business for Customer Service – sponsored by Guardian / News Shopper
All Areas Security Ltd
Francis Townsend & Hayward
The Circle Podiatry Practice
Henry Riley LLP
Pimlico Plumbers
CCHA Ltd

Best Business for Innovation
Cableduct Ltd
Devereux Architects
Fusion Glass Designs Ltd
Proper Oils
TrueCall
Vuture

Best Business for International Trade – sponsored by South London Export Club
Mott MacDonald
MSE (UK) Ltd
Plastico Limited
Rowland Brothers
Z-Card Ltd

Best Business For Training & Development – sponsored by LSC
Credit Solutions Ltd
Crystal Palace Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre
Fusion Glass Designs Ltd
Henry Riley LLP
Macpro
Twin Group

Best Business for Marketing
Henry Riley LLP
Horniman Museum & Gardens
Little Yellow Duck
Warren House
Westmead Business Group
Z-CARD Ltd

Best Business for Sustainability – sponsored by SELTRANS and SWELTRAC
Aztec
Chequers
First Impressions
ITC Concepts
Nestle UK
Solar Century

Best New Business – sponsored by Ixion
A Suit That Fits.com
Eco Actif Services
Gravity Guide
Greenwich Communication Centre (UK) Ltd
Le Cassoulet
Schmidt’s

Entrepreneur of the Year – sponsored by South London Business
Alchemy Events
Boogles
DP Consulting Ltd
Independent mindbodysoul Ltd
JP Creative
Le Cassoulet

In addition there is a Business of Year category with the winner selected from the winners of the eleven categories.

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