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AWARDS UPDATE
The EDP Business Awards 2009 has proved a vintage year - despite the grey clouds hanging over the economy. The calibre of entries was extremely high: ranging from plcs and well-known brands, to start-up businesses with real entrepreneurial flair. When our first awards were opened 20 years ago, the business community was told that we hoped the awards would "inspire others, give encouragement and demonstrate that flair and initiative bring results". Those words hold true today. No one can doubt it's been a testing year for business. But when others have looked to cut corners as well as costs, there are businesses that have put a new emphasis on looking after staff and looking after customers. There are businesses that have adhered to their environmental principles and their commitment to the civic good. And there is one business that stands above the rest, our business of the year - Pine Solutions. Recession can be the mother of invention - and the best have innovated, found new revenue and new markets. Congratulations to all of our winners.
2009 Photo slideshow
Photos by Angela Sharpe from this year's EDP Business Awards night.


BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2009
Listen to Kevin Johnson from Pine Solutions talk about winning this year's Business of the Year award.

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Business of the Year

Barclays Commercial This year's winner: Pine Solutions
This is our "winner of winners" category. All three finalists from each of the other nine categories - 27 in all - are automatically short-listed for the Business of the Year title. The judges consider the overall financial performance and then focus on other measures such as strategic planning, marketing, how a business has developed and financed its growth, the measures it takes to retain and develop staff. Finally, the "tie-breaker," is the company’s contribution to the Norfolk economy of Norfolk.
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