Winners

Congratulations to all the 2008 Essex Business Awards winners and highly commended companies from the Essex Chronicle Media Group, joint main sponsors Bird Luckin and Wollastons, all the category sponsors and our programme ambassadors.

In a year when a record number of companies entered these achievements are truly special.

The moments when the awards were presented at Braxted Park on September 18th are captured below.

Special congratulations are due to TNT Express Services, Basildon who won both the Best Company Training Programme and Environmental Awareness category awards for large businesses and then went on to be presented with the coveted overall Essex Business of the Year award.

 

Essex Business of the Year

Sponsored and judged by Bird Luckin and Wollastons

  Essex Business of the Year Winner - TNT Express Services

TNT Express Services, Basildon
TNT Express Services, Basildon receiving the 2008 Essex Business of the Year award from Janis Osborne, Bird Luckin and Richard Wollaston of Wollastons Solicitors
 
  Essex Business of the Year Winner - TNT Express Services

Winners and highly commended companies join together to celebrate their achievements.
 

Best Business in the Community

Sponsored and judged by Essex and Suffolk Water

 
Highly Commended
Best Business in the Community - Highly Commended - E-Physio Associates

E-Physio Associates
E-Physio Associates receiving the Highly Commended award in the Best Business in the Community category from Jacqueline Searle, Essex and Suffolk Water
Winner - Business Category
Best Business in the Community - Winner - East Coast Wind

East Coast Wind
East Coast Wind receiving the Best Business in the Community award from Jacqueline Searle, Essex and Suffolk Water
Winner - Charity / Not-For-Profit Organisation Category
Best Business in the Community - Winner - Autism Anglia

Autism Anglia
Autism Anglia receiving the Best Business in the Community award, charity/not-for-profit organisation division, from Jacqueline Searle, Essex and Suffolk Water
 

Best Company Training Programme

Sponsored and judged by Pursuit Recruitment

 
Winner - Small / Medium Business Category
Best Company Training Programme - Winner - Colne Housing Society

Colne Housing Society
Colne Housing Society receiving the Best Company Training Programme award, small/medium business division, from Jackie Davies and Bonnie Warr, Pursuit Recruitment
Winner - Large Business Category
Best Company Training Programme - Winner - TNT Express Services

TNT Express Services, Basildon
TNT Express Services receiving the Best Company Training Programme award, large business division, from Jackie Davies and Bonnie Warr, Pursuit Recruitment
 

Best Growing Business

Sponsored and judged by Nat West

 
Best Growing Business - Winner - Unizone Financial Services

Unizone Financial Services
Unizone Financial Solutions receiving the Best Growing Business award from Phil Clarke, Nat West
 

Best Retailer

Sponsored and judged by Lindvale VW

 
Best Retailer - Winner - Tickety-Boo

Tickety-Boo
Tickety-Boo receiving the Best Retailer Awards from Darren Thompson, Lindvale VW
 

Business Hero / Heroine

Sponsored and judged by Circle Services Group

 
Highly Commended
Business Hero - Highly Commended - Ted Herring

Ted Herring
Ted Herring of Tomble Tots receiving the Highly Commended Business Hero award from Roger Froment, Circle Services Group
Winner
Business Heroine - Winner - Kate Crouch

Kate Crouch
Kate Crouch, nominated by the Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity, receiving the Business Heroine award from Roger Froment, Circle Services Group
 

Customer Care and Service

Sponsored and judged by Bird Luckin

 
Winner - Small / Medium Business Category
Customer Care and Service - Winner - The Hearing Care Centre

The Hearing Care Centre
The Hearing Care Centre receiving the Customer Care and Service award, small/medium business division, from Janis Osborne and Jenny Cook, Bird Luckin
Winner - Large Business Category
Customer Care and Service - Winner - Fenn Wright

Fenn Wright
Fenn Wright receiving the Customer Care and Service award, large business division, from Janis Osborne and Jenny Cook, Bird Luckin
 

Environmental Awareness

Sponsored and judged by Barratt Eastern Counties and David Wilson Homes

 
Winner - Small / Medium Business Category
Environmental Awareness - Winner - PEMXQ Ltd

PEMQX Ltd
PEMXQ Ltd receiving the Environmental Awareness award, small/medium business division from Alan Pocock representing Barratt Eastern Counties and David Wilson Homes
Winner - Large Business Category
Environmental Awareness - Winner - TNT Express Services

TNT Express Services, Basildon
TNT Express Services, Basildon receiving the Environmental Awareness award, large business division from Alan Pocock representing Barratt Eastern Counties and David Wilson Homes
 

Excellence in Marketing

Sponsored and judged by Vantis Business Recovery Services

 
Highly Commended
Excellence in Marketing - Highly Commended - Anglia Courier Express

Anglia Courier Express (East Anglia) Ltd
Anglia Courier Express receiving the Highly Commended award in the Excellence in Marketing category from Gina Hall and Glyn Mummery, Vantis Business Recovery Services
Highly Commended
Excellence in Marketing - Highly Commended - Southend United Football Club

Southend United Football Club
Southend United Football Club receiving the Highly Commended award in the Excellence in Marketing category from Gina Hall and Glyn Mummery, Vantis Business Recovery Services
Winner
Excellence in Marketing - Winner - Cliffs Pavilion Southend

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend receiving the Excellence in Marketing award from Gina Hall and Glyn Mummery, Vantis Business Recovery Services
 

Innovation

Sponsored and judged by Anglia Ruskin University

 
Winner - Small / Medium Business Category
Innovation - Winner - CCTV in Focus

CCTV in Focus
CCTV in Focus receiving the Innovation award, small/medium business division from Professor Martin Reynolds, Anglia Ruskin University
Winner - Large Business Category
Innovation - Winner - FRAB Ltd

FRAB Ltd (Lapsafe Products)
FRAB Ltd, makers of Lapsafe Products, receiving the Innovation award, large business division from Professor Martin Reynolds, Anglia Ruskin University
 

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Sponsored and judged by Colchester Institute

 
Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Chris Elms

Chris Elms, Fitness Found
Chris Elms of Fitness Found receiving the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award from Kati Vardon and Sarah Nicolls, Colchester Institute
 

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