Honouring the best in the business
THE Burton Mail Business Awards 2011 saw the creme de la creme of the region's businesses battle it out for top accolades. Competition this year was fierce with some 60 businesses from East
Recognition for dedicated and hard-working staff
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Winner: Healthcare at Home, Burton THE most prestigious award of the night was handed to one of Burton's largest companies. The success story that is Healthcare at Home began in
College's workforce initiatives a clincher for category sponsors
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Winner: Burton and South Derbyshire College THE Employer of the Year is a public sector organisation employing hundreds of people. Burton and South Derbyshire College went through
Dedicated employee is switched on to training
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Winner: David Peach of M W Cripwell THE Employee of the Year award was handed to a worker at a Burton-based electrical contractor. David Peach, of M W Cripwell, was presented with
Young employees are our future
YOUNG EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Winner: Owen Ballentine of e-Solutions THE Young employee of the Year award was an especially close call, with fierce competition between budding entrepreneurs from across
Tripled turnover from an 'innovative interfacing market'
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Fewer than 10 employees Winner: First Call 4 Staff THE Small Business of the Year category was another of the night's most prestigious awards. First Call 4 Staff, a
MOST EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL OR GREEN INITIATIVE Winner: Trent and Dove Housing
THE award for the Most Effective Environmental or Green Initiative was handed to Trent and Dove Housing. The affordable housing giant was handed the gong, sponsored by Toyota, for its work championing
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE WHICH HAS RAISED THE PROFILE OF EAST STAFFORDSHIRE AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE Winner: Reabrook, Moira
AFTER being nominated for this award last year, Reabrook's victory this year has been described as a vindication of the firm's work. Having taken on 60 new staff last year, the chemical company's
Award is recognition of young company's overall performance
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Between 11 and 20 employees Winner: Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Café THE second Small Business of the Year category was handed to Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Café. This is a
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE PERFORMANCE Winner: Northgate Public Services, Swadlincote
THE Best Customer Service Performance award is handed to the company which has gone furthest to look after its clients. The award was taken away by Northgate Public Services, which provides services
BEST USE OF INNOVATION OR TECHNOLOGY Winner: Millions of Toys, Woodville
THIS award was a rarity for the Burton Mail Business Awards as, for two years running, the accolade has been handed to the same company. Millions of Toys, which manufactures and sells collectables and
The Finalists
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR, sponsored by PUNCH TAVERNS: * Burton & South Derbyshire College, Burton * Reabrook, Swadlincote * Top Cash Back, Uttoxeter EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by PERTEMPS
Sponsors
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL: ESBC is delighted to be associated with the Burton Mail Business Awards, which are an important celebration of business success particularly during these
Nominations
Applications are welcome from companies and individuals with a significant business presence in East Staffordshire or South Derbyshire. Companies and individuals can enter themselves for one or more
Timeline
under construction..... The key dates in regard to entries and judging are detailed below. Updates will be detailed in both the Burton Mail and on the awards website (www.burtonmail.co.
Most Effective Environmental or Green Initiative
Awarded to a company that has developed and integrated a specific environmental or green initiative within the last 2 years (since July 2009). The judges will be looking at all aspects of the
Best Customer Service Performance
Awarded to a company that has delivered the best customer service performance over the past 12 months. The judges will pay particular attention to feedback and surveys from customers and clients,
Business News
'Mr fixit' on the road to a successful future
A TEENAGE entrepreneur has set up his own business in Burton and has big plans for the future. Jag Jhuti has launched mobile car and van body repair business Revive! at the tender age of 19, which
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National News
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Appeal man bailed in dramatic twist
A young man who has always pleaded his innocence over a 2004 murder has enjoyed his first taste of freedom in more than seven years after a dramatic twist in his case at the Court of Appeal.
