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2011 Dorset Business Awards Finalists are revealed
Oct 17, 2011The series of judging sessions for this year’s Daily Echo-backed Dorset Business Awards have now been completed and companies of all sizes from a number of industry sectors have made it to the finals.
After weeks of deliberation, the judges for the 2011 Dorset Business Awards have produced an extremely strong shortlist of 27 companies and three schools across nine categories, with the winners being named at the Awards ceremony in November.
Organised by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this year’s Awards generated significant interest from within the region’s business community and entries came from a diverse range of organisations in the area. There are finalists stretching from Christchurch to Bridport and from Portland to Stalbridge and the names of the winners will remain a closely guarded secret until the glittering Oscar-style Awards Gala Dinner at the Lighthouse Poole on Thursday 24 November hosted by the comedian and actress Debra Stephenson.
The 2011 finalists are as follows (in alphabetical order):
Best Employer for a Healthy Workplace Award, sponsored by Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
· BH Live, Bournemouth
· Ceuta Healthcare Ltd, Bournemouth
· Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth
Business Engagement with the Community Award, sponsored by Morgan Sindall
· AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth
· Dike & Son Ltd, Stalbridge
· Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Portland
Dorset Tourism Award, sponsored by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Liz Lean PR
· Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch
· Hoburne Holiday Parks, Highcliffe
· Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham
Engineering and Electrical Apprenticeship Award sponsored by Superior
· Cobham Plc with Apprentice Andrew Wall, Wimborne
· Hamworthy Combustion with Apprentice Jack Ingram, Poole
· TNA Europe Ltd with Apprentice Thomas McMillan, Wareham
Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Bournemouth University
· Adido Ltd, Bournemouth
· Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Christchurch
· Volsen Ltd, Bournemouth
KPMG Company of the Year Award
· Dorset Orthopaedic Ltd, Ringwood
· Hoburne Holiday Parks, Highcliffe
· Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth
Linking with Schools Award, sponsored by J.P. Morgan
· Keith Motors, Christchurch linked to Twynham School, Christchurch
· Redweb, Bournemouth linked to Avonbourne School, Bournemouth
· The Tank Museum, Wareham linked to Bovington Middle School, Wareham
NatWest Excellence in Customer Service Award
· Bournemouth Churches Housing Association Ltd, Bournemouth
· Canford Chase, Poole
· Urban Beach Hotel, Bournemouth
Princecroft Willis Family Business Award
· Dike & Son Ltd, Stalbridge
· Groves Nurseries, Bridport
· Tapper Funeral Service, Poole
Peter Scott, chief executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says: “The judging panels of each of the nine award categories were delighted at the quality of businesses who have come forward. The broad range of firms which have entered showcases all that is successful and unique in our county. We would like to hugely congratulate all those businesses selected as finalists and wish them every success on the night of the Awards. We are now looking forward to having a great night at the Awards Gala Dinner.”
The Awards are also backed by the south’s leading radio station Wave 105, and supported by the Dorset Echo. To purchase tickets for the Gala Dinner please contact Shirley Ewart on 01202 714812. Tickets to the Awards Gala Dinner cost £85+VAT each or £800 + VAT for a table of 10 (Dorset Chamber members) and tickets cost £95+VAT each or £900 + VAT for a table of 10 (Non-Dorset Chamber members).
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