'National Winners' From the United Kingdom Named at Exclusive Event in London: Best Businesses Named in Prestigious Awar

LONDON, January 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

Twelve National Winners from the United Kingdom were named at an exclusive event held at the London Stock Exchange and sponsored by Investec last night for The European Business Awards, Europe's largest business competition, sponsored by RSM.  

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The celebrated companies were chosen by a panel of independent judges including senior business leaders, politicians and academics as the best in the Awards' 12 categories, and they will now go on to represent their country in the final stage of the competition.

At the event, business leaders came together to celebrate and network with their peers after being successfully named as 'Ones to Watch' in a list of business excellence published in December, all hoping to be named National Winners.

The National Winners named for the United Kingdom are:

National Winners for the UK National Winner Category Ramsden International The RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award Charles Taylor plc The ELITE Award for Growth Strategy of the Year NMC Health The Germany Trade & Invest Award for International Expansion Childbase Partnership The Workplace and People Development Award Epos Now The Award for Innovation Neuven Solutions Limited The Customer and Market Engagement Award Nurture Landscapes Ltd The Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness Award Prepaid Financial Services The Digital Technology Award Oceanair The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of EUR0-25m Bluetree Group The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of EUR26-150m Softcat Plc The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of EUR150m or higher The Happiness Index The New Business of the Year Award

Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM International, the sixth largest global audit, tax and consulting network, commented: "RSM member firms work with growing, dynamic and successful businesses across Europe and beyond. The exceptional UK business leaders that we celebrated last night have demonstrated strength and commercial excellence in their field, backed by passion, entrepreneurialism and innovation. We wish them continued success and the best of luck to the UK National Winners in the final stage."

James Arnold, Head of Global Markets at Investec said: "Investec is an entrepreneurial bank and we love working closely with likeminded businesses. Every company is different, but many of the best share that culture of entrepreneurialism and have a willingness to back talent. That's what sets these businesses apart, and we are proud to sponsor this event - we look forward to helping these companies continue to flourish and achieve great things in the years ahead."

The National Winners will face further judging in their chosen category, and the final category winners will be announced at the European Business Awards Gala Final in Warsaw, Poland in May 2018.

Separately companies in the competition are also competing in a public vote to be named 'European Public Champion' at the Gala Final. The opens on 31st January, and engages with people from across the globe.  Last year the public vote generated almost 250,000 votes. To view the videos and vote for your favourite company please go to: http://www.businessawardseurope.com

The European Business Awards is now in its 11th year and its primary purpose is to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe. Last year it engaged with over 33,000 businesses from 34 countries. Sponsors and partners include RSM, ELITE and PR Newswire.  

About the European Business Awards:  

The European Business Awards' primary purpose is to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe.

The European Business Awards programme serves the European business community in three ways:

--    It celebrates and endorses individuals' and organisations' success

--    It provides and promotes examples of excellence for the business community to aspire to

--    It engages with the European business community to create debate on key issues

The European Business Awards is now in its 11th year. Last year it engaged with over 33,000 businesses from 34 countries. Sponsors and partners include RSM, ELITE, PR Newswire, Bureau Van Dijk, SDL Managed Translation.  http://www.businessawardseurope.com.  

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LinkedIn: the company page "The European Business Awards"

About RSM:  

RSM is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms, encompassing over 120 countries, 800 offices and more than 43,000 people internationally. The network's total fee income is US$5.1 billion.

As an integrated team, we share skills, insight and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that's based on a deep understanding of our clients' businesses. This is how we empower them to move forward with confidence and realise their full potential.

RSM is a member of the Forum of Firms, with the shared objective to promote consistent and high quality standards of financial and auditing practices worldwide.

RSM is the brand used by a network of independent accounting and advisory firms each of which practices in its own right. RSM International Limited does not itself provide any accounting and advisory services. Member firms are driven by a common vision of providing high quality professional services, both in their domestic markets and in serving the international professional service needs of their client base. http://www.rsm.global

About ELITE: 

ELITE is a full-service programme designed to share best practice and increase growth opportunities for fast growing companies, with a focus on understanding the capital markets. ELITE is an innovative programme based on exclusive training and a tutorship model, supported by access to the business and financial community. Its aim is to prepare companies for their next stage of growth and investment.

For further information on the programme, companies and the full list of partners, please go to:

http://www.elite-growth.com     

About PR Newswire: 

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