Previous Winners & Judges Feedback

Turing

Disruptor of the Year for Product or Service

Commenting on Turing, the winner in the Disruptor of the Year for Product or Service category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Turing for enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) technology services to help its clients reap the benefits of advanced AI systems. Its range of services across multiple industries helps clients recruit highly experienced developers, who are deeply vetted and ready to start work, and develop their own AI strategy to solve complex problems. Turing is a disruptor that has responded to the current market trends with a fresh approach to AI and revolutionised its clients’ operations with unmatched speed and efficiency.”

Asiacell

Best App

Commenting on Asiacell, the winner in the Best App category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Iraq-based telecoms company Asiacell for introducing a new highly successful app that is having a profound impact on the fortunes of the business. Uniquely, customers can view all their Asiacell accounts in a single application, sign up for rewards and e-shop on the platform. Support is provided by the app’s digital assistant and 24/7 live chat ensuring that customers receive prompt and efficient support, making them feel valued. Such is the success of Asiacell’s new app that it has increased customer engagement, leading to higher revenues and a star rating from clients.”

Etihad Rail

Best Place to Work

Commenting on Etihad Rail, the winner in the Best Place to Work Award, category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Etihad Rail for being an employer of choice by leading from the front. All staff have their objectives and goals aligned to the organisation’s overarching strategy ensuring the success of its ambitious project to transform rail transport across the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Staff and teams are also rewarded for excellent achievement. Consequently, Etihad has achieved a high Net Promoter Score and its employee satisfaction and happiness score has been a steady 92% for three years.”

Euro Accounting

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award

Commenting on Euro Accounting, the winner in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award, category, the chairman of the judges said::

“Congratulations to Euro Accounting for embracing diversity and showcasing the benefits of having a culturally and ethnically diverse company. The diversity of staff has helped the company build a niche business that supports clients to expand their cross-border business on either side of the English Channel. Diversity has also enabled the company to open offices in Paris, India, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. The talented team of twenty represents three continents, 10 ethnicities and 11 birth languages, helping the company to communicate with ease to a wide base of international clients.”

Ohso Technical Ltd

Best Small to Medium-sized Business

Commenting on Ohso Technical Ltd, the winner in the Best Small to Medium-sized Business category, the chairman of the judges said :

“Well done to Ohso Technical for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with expert IT outsourcing services enabling them focus on running their business. To keep its clients up and running, Ohso Technical is open for longer hours between 7am and 7pm and it offers each client their own customer success manager. Thanks to its brilliant service, Ohso Technical has seen incredible growth since its inception in 2018 and now has a staff of 70 people from just one and a strong client base.”

White Horse Energy Ltd

Best Consumer Delivery Service

Commenting on White Horse Energy Ltd, the winner in the Best Consumer Delivery Service category, the chairman of the judges said:

“As a champion for for bio-sustainability, White Horse Energy has super charged its consumer delivery service to meet demand as more people switch to biomass fuel from fossil fuel. Investing in customer service training for staff to develop their ‘soft skills’ was a brilliant move that has greatly improved White Horse Energy’s Net Promotor Score, increased sales and achieved a reduction in refunds. Congratulations to White Horse Energy for striving for perfection in customer service, helping it to grow in line with the upward swing in sales of biomass products.”

3 Heads Agency

Best Customer Focus

Commenting on 3 Heads Agency, the winner in the Best Customer Focus, the chairman of the judges said:

“Based on strong family values, 3 Heads Agency, run by three family members, has attracted a loyal base of customers by putting clients first before profit and setting high standards. The social media and personal branding agency works with some of the biggest brands and names; and is so confident that it can deliver exactly what the customer wants that it operates a two revisions only promise - that it hasn’t broken! Since its inception in 2018, customer focus has been at heart of the organisation, helping it to achieve fast growth and brilliant results.”

Etihad Rail

Best Innovation

Commenting on Etihad Rail, the winner in the Best Innovation category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Etihad Rail for the development of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national rail network that will act as a catalyst for economic growth in the region. The network connects main cities and industrial areas across UAE and will link into rail services across Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The environmentally sustainable network uses cutting-edge technology, and it is faster, safer, more reliable and energy efficient than any other existing rail service. The new transport system will transform logistics and trade, and domestic tourism; and open up endless possibilities.”

Euro Accounting

Outstanding Entrepreneur

Commenting on Euro Accounting, the winner in the Outstanding Entrepreneur category, the chairman of the judges said:

“With a host of experience working for a ‘big four’ accountancy firm and European and US multinationals, chartered accountant Mr Shabir Djakiodine founded Euro Accounting and has grown it into a thriving operation that helps clients with cross border business expand on either side of the English Channel. As Shabir speaks six languages and his staff are from a variety of cultural backgrounds, the company has been able to expand into Paris, India, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. Congratulations to Shabir for spotting a niche opportunity and being an accomplished entrepreneur.”

Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center

Commenting on the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, the winner in the Outstanding Support during Covid-19 category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center in United Arab Emirates for being ranked first in the Arab world as one of the safest countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Global Soft Power Index. The organisations were also ranked first globally in other indicators including vaccine distribution and availability of COVID-19 tests. Acting at great speed and efficiency, the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center are world leaders when it comes to protecting their population.” ”

Home Instead Windsor, Runnymede and West Spelthorne

Best Small to Medium-sized Business

Commenting on Home Instead, the winner in the Small to Medium-sized Business category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Home Instead for providing a much-needed social service that offers personalised end-of-life care for the elderly in the comfort of their own home. What is extra special about Home Instead is that its flexible personalised service is designed to suit the needs of each person with one carer is allocated for each case, giving continuity and a more compassionate service. Set up in 2012, the company has seen steady growth and now has 16 office staff and 87 caregivers; and an impressive set of figures!”

3 Heads Agency

Family Business of the Year

Commenting on 3 Heads Agency, the winner in the Family Business of the Year category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to family-run 3 Heads Agency for achieving outstanding growth and attracting some of the most well-known brands and personalities for its personal brand development and social media business. Started by Ross Testa, when he was 21 years old in 2018, he first took on his father and sister, and now has a total staff of 18. Strong family values and ethics have helped the company stand out in a highly competitive field and build a business with long-standing clients. Staff, too, are treated like family members and enjoy a host of brilliant staff benefits.”

Stubbee Brewers

Outstanding Entrepreneur

Commenting on Allen McKenna of Stubbee Brewers, the winner in the Outstanding Entrepreneur category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Allen McKenna is an amazing and inspirational entrepreneur who bounced back from adversity and now has a string of diverse and highly successful organisations. Starting with a security business, McKenna Security Allen diversified into cleaning, then Stubbee Brewers a pub and a brewery to stock up the bar with craft beer. Allen jumps at every opportunity that comes his way and uses his incredible business acumen to make it a success. Employing more than 150 people in the UK with some based in Morocco, Allen also generously supports charities in West Yorkshire and in Africa.”

McKenna Security

Outstanding Entrepreneur

Commenting on Allen McKenna of McKenna Security, the winner in the Outstanding Entrepreneur category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Allen McKenna is an amazing and inspirational entrepreneur who bounced back from adversity and now has a string of diverse and highly successful organisations. Starting with a security business, McKenna Security Allen diversified into cleaning, then Stubbee Brewers a pub and a brewery to stock up the bar with craft beer. Allen jumps at every opportunity that comes his way and uses his incredible business acumen to make it a success. Employing more than 150 people in the UK with some based in Morocco, Allen also generously supports charities in West Yorkshire and in Africa.”

HedgeFlows

Best Innovation

Commenting on HedgeFlows, the winner in the Best Innovation category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Well done to HedgeFlows for putting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the same level playing field as the largest corporates with its innovative international trading platform. For the first time, the HedgeFlows platform gives SMEs easier access to trading internationally with less risk to currency fluctuations, helping them to expand into new markets and improve profitability. This is a great new product from HedgeFlows that gives the 1.5 million SMEs across Europe access to systems that will help them expand their international business.”

GD Group Inc Ltd

Best Brand Development

Commenting on GD Group Inc Ltd, the winner in the Best Brand Development category, the chairman of the judges said:

“With competition stiff for Chinese takeaway meals, UK-based GD Group has modernised its traditional brand of Golden Dragon and differentiated itself by developing eye-catching designs in-house for its two new brands GD Box and GD Vegan, which were introduced to attract new customers. Chance appearances on popular TV shows did wonders for the brands and to support them, GD Group also set up a social media network to raise its profile. Congratulations to GD Group for creating a strong, fresh, modern look for its existing and new brands that will support growth and its expansion into Asia.”

SunSibility

Outstanding Personal Achievement

Commenting on Angeli Jackson, Founder of SunSibility, the winner in the Outstanding Personal Achievement category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Angeli Jackson, Founder of SunSibility, for following her instincts and developing a business that provides UV/sun protective clothing for people who are sensitive to the sun, such as, those with Lupus, eczema and vitiligo. The fashion college she attended said there wasn’t a market for clothing for people with sun sensitivity. But how she has proved them wrong! Thanks to Angeli’s intuitive leadership, SunSibility has been thriving for two decades, become a leader in its field and is endorsed by many dermatologists.”

HedgeFlows

Best New Business

Commenting on HedgeFlows, the winner in the Best New Business category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to HedgeFlows for giving smaller businesses access to the same international trading tools that large corporates have been using for decades. Using the smart HedgeFlows toolkit, which helps remove the financial risks and complexities of trading in foreign currencies, smaller companies can trade internationally more easily. The company has already achieved excellent client retention with 80% of customers trying the platform still using it. With around 1.5 million smaller businesses in Europe, HedgeFlows has just the right product to win a healthy share of the market.”

GD Group Inc Ltd

Commenting on GD Group Inc Ltd, the winner in the Outstanding Innovation During COVID-19 category, the chairman of the judges said:

“At a difficult time when staffing was down, hygiene was paramount and customers demanded the same level of service, Golden Dragon Chinese takeaway restaurants turned to advanced technologies to keep its business thriving. High-tech hygiene tests were introduced; robotics and induction woks were installed in cooking areas; and the all-in-one box was brought in for speed. Consequently over 12 months, the business saved 40% of manpower, increased production by 200% and pushed profits up by 30%! Congratulations to GD Group for using innovative technology to produce incredible results at a challenging time.”

Evri

Best Sustainable Product/Process

Commenting on Evri, the winner in the Best Sustainable Product/Process category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Evri for making an impact on cutting emissions with its environmental, social and governance strategy. Headed by a steering committee to implement the strategy, Evri is well on its way to reaching its ambitious plans of net zero direct and indirect carbon emissions by 2035. Amazingly, the company has achieved 100% renewable energy in all its operations. Its use of electric vehicles and eCargo bikes for last-mile deliveries is another brilliant initiative. Good for Evri for delivering an impressive range of initiatives that is helping to improve air quality across the UK.”

Helix Corporate Wear

Best Customer Focus

Commenting on Helix Corporate Wear, the winner in the Best Customer Focus category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Helix Corporate Wear of Falkirk may not be the largest supplier of business wear, but it is a cut above the rest because of its attention to detail and excellent customer care. Staff are trained extensively to make sure they are comfortable about doing the job before working with clients. They also spend as much time as needed with clients to ensure that their order is exactly right and delivered on time. Congratulations to Helix Corporate Wear for achieving a 5-star rating on Google and a high level of repeat business.”

GD Group Inc Ltd

Outstanding Personal Achievement

Commenting on William Ho, Founder of the GD Group Inc Ltd, the winner in the Outstanding Personal Achievement category, the chairman of the judges said:

“William Ho, founder of Golden Dragon Chinese takeaway, has led his business for over two decades to become the next generation green restaurant. He cleverly accelerated the introduction of technologies during the pandemic with advanced hygiene systems and robotics in the kitchen, taking the business to a new level of productivity. William is always ahead of the game in everything he does and naturally, he was the first to introduce vegan Chinese meals in Wales.”

Morgan Clark Ltd

Best Customer Focus

Commenting on Morgan Clark Ltd, the winner in the Best Customer Focus category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to loss assessor Morgan Clark for providing its clients with a personalised service that has produced excellent feedback and top scores on Trust Pilot. To provide the best service to clients who are in a stressful situation, each customer has an allocated agent who deals with their case from start to finish. Extra time is allocated to clients as matter of course to make sure everything runs smooth. As well as turning stressed customers into happy ones, Morgan Clark’s great service has helped it maintain its top position as an industry leader.”

Competitive Socialising trading as Swingers Club

Outstanding Entrepreneur

Commenting on Matt Grech-Smith and Jeremy Simmonds, Co-Chief Executives of Competitive Socialising trading as Swingers Club, the winners in the Outstanding Entrepreneur category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Entrepreneurs Matt Grech-Smith and Jeremy Simmonds have scored a massive hit with their unique concept of combining a cocktail bar with crazy golf. Starting with a pop-up Swingers bar in Shoreditch, the pair now have two thriving venues in London and others in the US. The concept of ‘competitive socialising’ is taking the US by storm, where most of the upward swing in growth is set to come from. Congratulations to Matt and Jeremy for breathing new life into the hospitality industry.”