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, is the keynote speaker at this year’s awards.
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Hide AdJudges 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
Tom Greveson
Jacob Hill
Richie Womersley
SME Manufacturer
Ilkley Brewery
Perry Uniforms
Wellhouse Leisure
Exporter, sponsored by thebigwordGroup
Elmwood
Huthwaite International
Wold Top Brewery
Community, sponsored by QBE Insurance
Gordons
Refurnish
Team Activ
Innovation, sponsored by Drax plc
EnviroVent
LNT Solutions
Outstanding Employer, sponsored by Bradford University School of Management
Cimlogic
Plusnet
TPP
Young Business, sponsored by Goldman Sachs
Bluesmith
Maru Market
Techsearch
Companies with a turnover up to £10m, sponsored by Yorkshire Bank
CommsProvider
Evenort
STRI
Companies with a turnover between £10m-£50m, sponsored by PwC
Dale Power Solutions
Inspirepac
PTSG
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Hide AdCompanies with a turnover above £50m, sponsored by DLA Piper
Clugston Group
Transline Group
Zenith.
DLA Piper, Goldman Sachs, PwC and Yorkshire Bank are main sponsors for the awards programme, which culminates in a glittering ceremony at The Queens Hotel in Leeds on October 31.
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.
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Hide AdDan Walker, the rising star of BBC Sport, will be master of ceremonies this year.
To book tickets for the awards evening, please email the Editor’s secretary Jayne Lownsbrough.
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