Sneinton Business Awards 2008 – Report
An action-packed evening of champagne, in-depth interviews, live music and a celebration of the ups and down of business life….
On Thursday 20th November nearly 80 business people and their guests enjoyed a great evening at the first annual Sneinton Business Awards at the Park Yacht Inn, Trent Road.
Rob Dawson, the SBF Chair kicked things off and launched the new look website (www.sneintonbusinessforum.com), also offically launching the hard copy of the Sneinton Business Directory that was delivered to 4000 homes and businesses in the area (also available online) and widely praised.
Colin Slater MBE presented 6 awards on the night after giving an inspiring speech regarding his passion for small business, recollecting his childhood with a father as a small business owner.
The Award Winners were as follows:
Business in the Community (Sponsored by the Renewal Trust)
2hD, an Architectural design practise that has been a the forefront of local community work with the Save the Victoria Baths Campaign and Sneinton Alchemy.
Sole Trader Award (Sponsored by One Talk)
Walking Tall (Zoe Higgins), a performance company taking stilt walking to new heights in the area.
Environmental Business Award (Sponsored by Co-op)
Allan Joyce Architects, Architects with environmental consideration at the core of their designs.
Business Innovation Award (Sponsored by Biocity)
Pegasus Equine Diagnostics, developed new preventative tests for often fatal horse illnesses.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Wilde Bros – David, Paul, Keith and Steven retiring after 25 years, 24,7 on Sneinton Dale. Time now to relax!
Aerborn Equestrain
The staff have managed to keep the business going in such a difficult market (textiles), but now the business is being sold. However, this award recognises all the hard work over the years.
Thanks to all the businesses who took part and made this a special occasion. And special thanks to John Plant at One Talk for providing the gift pens and champagne. The business awards will be back next to celebrate what should be a difficult but potentially exciting year.
Supported by Business Link
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