The North West Society of Chartered Accountants (NWSCA) is pleased to announce the winners of its Accountancy and Business Awards 2011.
The successful individuals/businesses picked up the highly coveted awards at a special black tie dinner held on 24 November at Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green, near Preston. The winners were:
Accountancy Rising Star (in Industry)
Sponsored by AFR Consulting
Michael Bradshaw (Omega Holidays)
This award celebrates a talented, qualified accountant who has left practice and is currently working in industry and making a positive contribution to their company.
Accountancy Rising Star (in Practice)
Sponsored by Norwest Recruit
Danielle Vollentine (PM&M Chartered Accountants)
This award recognises the profession’s brightest prospect in practice, showing great promise early in their career.
Accountancy Firm of the Year
Sponsored by Napthens Solicitors
Lamont Pridmore Chartered Accountants Limited
This award recognises the work of accountancy firms whose strong professional relationships, commercial awareness and innovative services have helped clients come through the recession.
Innovation award
Sponsored by UCLan
BAXI Heating UK
This award recognises a business that has pushed the boundaries of how they operate, either through developing new products or services or identifying new ways of operating.
Best Newcomer
Sponsored by Taylor Patterson
Love to Brand Ltd
This award celebrates a young professional or enterprise that is the ‘one to watch’, demonstrating great promise in the business community.
RBS Business of the Year
Barton Grange Group
Among the most coveted accolades in the North West, this award is open to every business irrespective of size or sector. It recognises the achievements of a business that has defied economic pessimism to display entrepreneurial ambition, sharp market focus, strong financial performance and a positive commitment to stakeholders.