Business of the Year Award 2010
The Thames Valley boasts some of the most dynamic and successful companies in
the UK. It remains the cauldron of the country’s high technology industries, the
home of many manufacturing companies and a base for a wide variety of excellent
service and professional organisations. This Award is open to every company in
the area and recognises not only profitability, innovation and employment but
also the contribution made to the local economic community and the provision of
support to culture and charities in the region.
The Sponsor
Pitmans is the largest law firm in the Thames Valley, with offices in Reading
and in the City of London. But it’s not size that has helped grow our
reputation. Rather, it’s our personal approach. This and our dogged
determination to get our clients the results they deserve. All the time, our
campaigning, entrepreneurial spirit has and continues to attract the best and
brightest people from the UK’s largest and most respected law firms.
With national expertise, regional leadership and the ability to deliver locally,
we’ve been established now for over 150 years. But one thing we don’t do is live
in the past. Not these days. Times, like the challenges our clients present us
with, are always changing, so we do, too. Rated highly in the influential Legal
500 and Chambers guides to the legal profession, we continue to be industry
award-winners. But winning the confidence of our clients is reward enough.
Judges seek all-round approach from the Thames Valley Business of the Year
Nominations will open on 1st June 2010 for entries to the Thames Valley Business
Magazine Awards 2010 and the search is on to find the Thames Valley Business of
the Year. The award is sponsored by leading Thames Valley law firm Pitmans, and
we asked managing partner Christopher Avery, what companies should be doing to
impress the judges.
“Our award is different because we’re looking for those companies which fulfil
our criteria across four clear sectors – financial success, employees,
innovation and impact on the local community,” said Avery.
“That means a company which might be doing very well in terms of profit, but
doesn’t take any form of social responsibility, won’t be the one the judges vote
for. Our winner doesn’t have to be the biggest company, or from any particular
sector, but it does have to show us it takes an all-round approach and has a
real passion for what it is doing.
“Of course, we want companies which are successful and can demonstrate
entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas, but it’s also important that they
look after their staff and provide support to the local community – either in
the shape of charitable works or through cultural events.
“During these times of recession we feel this is an excellent time to tell
people how great a company is. This region remains the cauldron of the country’s
high technology industries, the home of many manufacturing companies and is a
base for a wide variety of excellent service and professional organisations – we
want to give these companies the opportunity to excel.”
Pitmans has sponsored the Business of the Year category since the awards began
in 1994 and top names who have walked away with the trophy in the past include
Sun Microsystems, Connells, 02 (UK) Barracuda and Drive Tech.
Last year’s winner was SDL, who were winners in 2007 as well. The
Maidenhead-based company has over 50 offices worldwide, helping companies ensure
that their message is delivered consistently across the world in any language.
Speaking at the time, Sophie Hurst, director of Product Marketing, said the
prestigious award highlighted SDL’s commitment to innovation, corporate
responsibility and sustainability.
