Events

National Business Awards 2011

On Tuesday 8 November 2011 the cream of British business gathered at the prestigious and influential National Business Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Now in its tenth year, the annual event, which recognises excellence, innovation and ethics among UK plc, saw the best of British business celebrate the hard won achievements of exemplary organisations and individuals throughout the public and private sectors.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP delivered the welcome address to over 1,100 UK business leaders and entrepreneurs.

3i is proud to have sponsored the nomination-only Private Business of the Year award for the past three years. Liverpool’s Bibby Line Group won the prestigious category, awarded to the outstanding privately-owned company that has best demonstrated exceptional financial returns, strong growth and innovation strategies, and market prominence in its sector.

On Bibby Line Group’s entry, the judges, led by 3i’s Gordon Hague, commented: "Demonstrating that a large and diverse business can deliver consistent growth with family values at its core, Bibby Line Group has demonstrated a recognised commitment to staff, and ethical practice has been driven by strong leadership and management."

We are also pleased that last year’s winner Tim Scott, Chairman/Founder of ENER-G, joined 3i to judge the outstanding finalists and, on the night, to present to the award to Bibby Line Group.

We would like to congratulate all the finalists and wish them continued success in the future.

3i Private Business of the Year Finalists 2011

• Apetito
• AJ Bell
• Bibby Line Group
• Euro Car Parts
• Firmdale
• Gleeds
• Mark Group
• Mobile Interactive Group
• Stannah
• Yeo Valley

To find out more about the National Business Awards 2011 and see the list of all category winners, go to: http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk/