Wandsworth Business Awards 2014 Launches This Week


And is organised by Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce

Entrepreneurs are invited to find out how they can be crowned Wandsworth’s Best Business at a special event on Thursday May 15th. The second annual Wandsworth Business Awards, in association with The Tax Guys, are being launched at the Roehampton Club from 6pm to 8pm.

Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce is organising the awards following the success of last year’s inaugural event, when Business Launchpad was crowned Business of the Year.

Now, the Chamber is preparing to launch the awards again and Steve Pinto, chairman of Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce, and Jonathan Amponsah from The Tax Guys, are looking forward to welcoming businesses to the official launch.

Guests will be able to enjoy a glass of wine and canapés while networking with other local businesses.
As well as The Tax Guys and the Roehampton Club, the awards are being backed by a number of Wandsworth businesses including Wandsworth Council, GreenZone, South Thames College and Southside Wandsworth.

Neil Churchill, general manager of Southside Wandsworth, said: “The team at Southside is delighted to be involved in such an important programme that rewards the outstanding work being done by the business community in this thriving London borough.

“The awards provide a wonderful opportunity to bring together all those seeking to drive Wandsworth forward and we are really pleased to sponsor such a great initiative.”

Jamie Stevenson, head of business development at South Thames College, sponsors of the best business for training and development category, said: “I am extremely excited to be working with Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce to explore the great training and development offered by our local employers and to recognise the contribution they make to their workforces and our society.”

The other categories for the 2014 awards are Best SME Business, Best Business for Customer Service, Entrepreneur of the Year, Commitment to the Community, Best New Business, Best Green Business, Best Independent Retailer, Best Business for Marketing & Social Media, Pub of the Year, Restaurant of the Year.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available – for more details contact the Awards Team on 020 8774 5964 or e-mail info@wandsworthbusinessawards.com

The awards launch is free to attend but places are limited. To book your place at the launch event please visit http://www.wandsworthbusinessawards.com/The-Awards


May 12, 2014