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THE
NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2006 LOCAL FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
THREE Merseyside based companies
are finalists at this year's Awards. Newton-le-Willows firms
SpeedyHire for The 3i Growth Strategy of the Year and Target Express
for The HSE Health & Safety Award and St Helen's Cybertill for The
Orange Best Use of Technology in Business Award.
Multinational companies and SMEs are listed side-by-side in the
annual search for the country's top business performers as from
hundreds of paper-based entries, the first round judges short listed
ten finalists in each of the 12 competitive categories. The winners
will receive their top honours at a glittering gala dinner, hosted
by BBC TV's Fiona Bruce, at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on
Tuesday 7 November 2006.
Each organisation's team will now prepare to make their presentation
in person to a further panel of expert judges, including senior
executives, academics and business specialists, throughout September
and October 2006.
Described by The Chancellor of the Exchequer as "the UK's
business Oscars", The National Business Awards, sponsored by
Orange recognises and rewards excellence, innovation and success.
Uniquely open to companies of all sizes and from any industry
sector, the programme, which was founded in 2002, allows the best of
British businesses to showcase their achievements and benchmark
their successes against firms of all types.
"We've seen a remarkable number of entries this year and the quality
has been hugely outstanding. With over 25 per cent of country's GDP
represented in last year's Awards, it is evident that the majority
of the British business community keenly welcome this opportunity to
celebrate their success and innovation. This year's finalists
exemplify the high achievements of British business and serve as
exceptional role models from commerce and industry across the UK and
beyond." said Adrian Tripp, chief executive of The National
Business Awards.
Alastair MacLeod, Vice President, Orange Business Services said:-
"The nominations for this year's National Business Awards have
been simply outstanding and we hope that the finalists of these
awards will be an inspiration for businesses across the UK. The
awards provide a platform to elevate the importance all British
businesses play, independent of size or industry in creating a
thriving economy."
A full list of this year's categories and finalists can be found by
visiting their
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RUN
IN LIVERPOOL RACE AND HELP FUND CURE
IF you are looking for the
perfect way to get into shape and help others less fortunate then
this could be the event for you. The race is on to find local people
prepared to run in the Liverpool 10K race next month and raise funds
for a major charity as it continues to search for cures for muscle
disease.
As part of its ‘Every Second Counts, Every Penny Matters’
2006 appeal, the Regional Office of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
is asking readers who have entered the event to get sponsored for
running. In return, everyone who raises funds can claim some great
sportswear rewards and will also be sent an ‘Every Second
Counts, Every Penny Matters’ running vest to show their
support for the charity during the race.
Charles Horton, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Regional Fundraising
Manager:- “We need as many people as possible to enter the
Liverpool 10k and raise funds if we are going to beat this disease.
It’s a great way to help others and will give you a real goal to
focus on. Every week, five people in the UK are born with muscular
dystrophy. Every second counts if we are to help improve the lives
of those people in the future.”
The Liverpool 10K race takes place on Sunday 8 October 2006,
starting at 10am. For a sponsorship pack call the Muscular Dystrophy
Campaign Regional Office on 01244 403012 or
email.
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