The Press Business Awards 2011 - entry profiles

Your chance to join an elite group

10:30am Tuesday 14th May 2013

DYNAMIC businesses across York, North and East Yorkshire are innovating, adapting, surviving and thriving.

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How hat-trick boosted winner’s profile

10:10am Tuesday 14th May 2013

INNOVATION and family values were the winners at last year’s Press Business Awards, when the Ryedale Group stole the show.

A big Week in York’s business calendar

10:10am Tuesday 14th May 2013

THE Press is proud that its Business Awards are once again a flagship event of York Business Week.

Dare to Export Award

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By James Alexander, Labour leader of City of York Council.

Think Green Business Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Katie Stewart, Head of Economic Development, City of York Council.

New Business Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Tracey Smith, chief executive of York Science Park.

Best Business & Community Link

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Nick Silverwood, Head of Business at Plusnet.

Fledgling Business Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Simon Williams, North Yorkshire Regional Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Family Business Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Craig Manson, Partner of Garbutt & Elliott and a specialist family business adviser.

Business Personality Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By William Derby, chief executive and clerk of York Racecourse.

Best Sustainable Travel Initiative

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By David Short, temporary programme manager, iTravel York.

Small Business Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Simon Crack, Head of the Business Support Unit, Hethertons LLP Solicitors.

Large Business Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

WHILE York, North and East Yorkshire is fostering enterprise among young people and nurturing new and growing businesses, it also has an impressive base of large businesses.

Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Sue Reece, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Development) of York St John University.

Tourism and Hospitality Business of the Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Tourism is one of York’s key sectors, contributing £443 million to its economy and supporting 23,000 jobs in and around the city.

Lifetime achievement

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

THE Press recognises the business personalities who have made a real difference to York and the wider region’s economy in The Press Business Awards.

Best Business & Higher Education Link

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Andrew Ferguson, Business, Community & Enterprise Manager, the University of York.

Retailer Of The Year

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

By Mike Thomas, Centre Manager at McArthurGlen's York Designer Outlet.