Testimonials
Steve Hickey, managing director of Findafashion, winner of the Best New Business Award:"Winning this award is welcome recognition for our company during what has been a very busy period for Findafashion. The prestigious nature of the awards and the tough competition from local businesses has made it all the more satisfying to win. This will be very motivational to all our team and inspire them to achieve our future goals."
Kevin Horne, chief executive of NWES, winner of the Staff Care Award:
"There is no secret to our success. "I simply follow this good advice from Theodore Roosevelt: 'The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. Winning this award will not change our approach to how we look after our staff but there will undoubtedly be an extra spring in the step of everyone for a while."
Jason Borthwick of Deepdale Farm, winner of the Environment and Sustainability Award:
"Winning this award is superb. All the finalists will agree that considering the environment enhances the quality of the product we provide, and I hope that this kind of award encourages others to follow that route."
Natalie Murphy, general manager of Kitchens Etc, winner of the Customer Care Award:
"Our vision is to promote Norfolk craftsmanship and design at its very best, coupled with strong focus on excellence in customer care. To receive this award is a tremendous honour and will inspire our team to continue to serve our customers to the very best of our ability."
Simon Doidge, director of Passion Automotive, winner of the Young Entrepreneur Award:
"I am extremely proud to receive award. It reflects the dedication, drive and ambition required by any successful business person, so I am honoured to receive such an accolade."
Dr Neil Garner, chief executive of Proxama, winner of the Enterprise Challenge Initiative:
"It is fantastic to be recognised for our hard work and dedication over the past three years. Proxama started as a one-man band and is now 15-strong and still growing. It is the only company of its kind in Norwich, offering unique services and unique employment opportunities to local people."
Michael Baker, managing director of CT Baker, winner of the Business Development Award:
"Winning this award is a testimony to our staff who have worked tirelessly towards the assimilation of Budgens of Holt into our group. The board and shareholders should also receive thanks for making the funds available. Our group is now firmly established in all sectors of business in north Norfolk."
Tony Williams, board member of NCS, winner of the Community Impact Award:
"As well as having busy workloads, many of our staff are heavily engaged in community projects outside of work, giving valuable time to charities and clubs. Setting up our staff community where we can offer support to staff on these projects means our staff know we have an interest beyond the contract of employment. Winning this award is not only recognition for these staff but also for the many staff involved in placement programmes and those who make a contribution through involvement in Prohelp."
Bal Tawana, assistant headteacher at Alderman Peel High School, joint winner of the Industry/Education Link Award:
"It illustrates to other schools and businesses that size of business and location should not prevent partnerships from flourishing. We are proud of what we have achieved, and this is one partnership that will continue well into the future."
Richard Gledson, former managing director of the Holkham Estate, joint winner:
"Holkham values its special relationship with Alderman Peel High School, and to have that relationship recognised by the award is fantastic for the school and the estate."