The Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2013

The awards are open to companies of all shapes and sizes and highlight the inspirational work and unsung heroes in Yorkshire’s business community.

Patrick McLoughlin, the coal miner turned Cabinet Minister, was the keynote speaker at this year’s awards.

Judges from the Bank of England, Bradford University School of Management, DLA Piper, PwC, Yorkshire Bank and the Yorkshire Post debated a long list of entries to produce the following shortlist.

Young Entrepreneur, sponsored by O2

Jacob Hill

SME Manufacturer, sponsored by Elevation Recruitment

Perry Uniforms

Exporter, sponsored by thebigwordGroup

Huthwaite International

Community, sponsored by QBE Insurance

Team Activ

Innovation, sponsored by Drax plc

EnviroVent

Outstanding Employer, sponsored by Bradford University School of Management

TPP

Young Business, sponsored by Goldman Sachs

Bluesmith

Companies with a turnover up to £10m, sponsored by Yorkshire Bank

Evenort

Companies with a turnover between £10m-£50m, sponsored by PwC

PTSG

Companies with a turnover above £50m, sponsored by DLA Piper

Zenith.

DLA Piper, Goldman Sachs, PwC and Yorkshire Bank are main sponsors for the awards programme, which culminatee in a glittering ceremony at The Queens Hotel in Leeds.

Bradford University School of Management, Drax, O2, QBE Insurance and thebigword group are associate sponsors.

Since their launch in 2005, the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards have attracted Britain’s most senior politicians as guests. Past speakers include Business Secretary Vince Cable, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Chancellor George Osborne.

Dan Walker, the rising star of BBC Sport, was master of ceremonies this year.

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