The Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards
The shortlisted entries for the Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards 2010 have been announced.
The annual awards, now in their fifth year, are dedicated to recognising and celebrating the excellence and diversity of businesses in the borough.
Mayor of Hackney Jules Pipe said: Mayor of Hackney Jules Pipe said: "The standard of entries this year has been very high, and the judges and I were extremely impressed. Small and medium sized businesses are at the heart of Hackney's local economy and the number of high quality entries we received shows that entrepreneurship is continuing to thrive in the borough despite the difficult economic climate. I would like to congratulate everyone who has been short-listed."
The winners will be revealed at a reception on 14 September.
Mayor Pipe was joined on the judging panel by: Sinclair Beecham MBE, co-founder of Pret a Manger and owner of the Hoxton Hotel; Ian King, Deputy Business Editor of The Times and Hackney resident; Yvonne Thompson CBE, one of the founders of Choice FM; and Dave Blake, Publishing Director at newspaper group Archant London, which publishes the Hackney Gazette.
> Mayor's Business Awards Evening Programme (PDF 1MB)
Shortlisted entries:
Best in the Business:
These applicants outperform other businesses in their sector, are recognised for innovative products or services and have a clear and ambitious strategy for future growth backed up by excellent marketing and promotion.
- HCT Group
- Boulevard Catering & Events
- Point Blank
Best Green Business:
Sponsored by Groundwork
Applicants were shortlisted for being leaders in their field, providing innovative products or services that demonstrate a positive environmental impact.
- Green Bottle Unit
- The Green Man & Van
Best Creative or Media Business:
Sponsored by Holborn Studios
Shortlisted organisations are leaders in their market that provide a creative service from across a wide range of industries and demonstrate a sustainable business model.
- Dezeen Limited
- Brickwall Films
- Vjem Events
Best Social Enterprise:
Sponsored by the Co-operative Bank
The judges shortlisted applicants whose business demonstrates clear benefits to the community, embedded social or environmental aims and tangible evidence of success.
- Renaisi Ltd
- HCT Group
Best New Business:
Shortlisted businesses have been trading for two years or less. The judges were looking for evidence of growth, the ability to overcome obstacles and potential for future success.
- Pages of Hackney
- Lock 7 Ltd
- Dezeen Limited
Best Leisure or Entertainment Business:
Sponsored by GLL
These applicants were shortlisted because they are helping directly, or indirectly, to raise the profile of Hackney as an attractive place to live, work and visit.
- Boulevard Catering & Events
- Vjem Events
- Fun Events Corporate Services Limited
Page updated: 27 Aug 2010