The annual search for the region’s best companies has started with the launch of accountants PwC’s widely-respected West of England Business of the Year Awards 2015.
Now in their 27th year, the eagerly-contested awards are the most prestigious in the region by far – previous winners read like a who’s who of the West’s most-respected companies.
Swindon businesses have performed well in recent years with construction group Beard’s triumph earlier this year following that of distributor Smiths News two years ago. Other recent winners have included Dyson and Mitie, the fast-growing outsourcing group.
The unrivalled awards, which are being staged in association with ITV West and Circle 2 Success, have gained a reputation built firmly on the thoroughness of the judging panel, which is made up of respected business figures from across the region.
Swindon Business News is delighted to be the official media partner of the coveted awards, along with its sister titles Bristol Business News and Bath Business News.
The awards have maintained their unique position as they only two categories: for business with a turnover above £30m and for those turning over less than £30m.
The gala award ceremony, which takes place next July, is also a high point in the region’s business calendar, attracting high-profile guests from across the business community.
PwC regional chairman Matthew Hammond said: “PwC’s partners and the West region team are very much looking forward to continuing our market leading association with these prestigious awards, meeting and celebrating with the finalists in the competition.
“These awards are an annual event in the West region business calendar as we recognise the achievements of businesses on our doorstep and hear how they contribute to the success and profile of West region.”
The benefits of entering include:
- Finalists and winners are profiled in the media.
- Shortlisted entrants will be visited by the independent judges who will share their feedback. Past entrants say this has given them great insight into how the outside world regards their business.
- PwC will provide a professional film production crew to produce a short HD-quality film for all finalists. The films will be featured during the awards ceremony and will be made available for marketing purposes after the award ceremony. Click to watch the winners’ videos from this year’s awards - E.W Beard (more than £25m turnover category) and The Gro Company (less than £25m category)
- All entrants are invited to the awards ceremony as PwC’s guests and receive an award for their outstanding achievements
- There is no cost for entrants, nominees, finalists or winners.
For more details about the awards Download Award information or Download 2015 application form.
Pictured: Mark Beard, left, receiving this year’s West of England Business of the Year trophy from PwC tax partner and chair of judges Nick Morgan
