German 'National Winners' Awarded at Exclusive Event at British Embassy in Berlin
Berlin (ots/PRNewswire)
Eleven National Winners from Germany were named at an exclusive event held at the British Embassy in Berlin last night by Europe's largest business competition, the European Business Awards, 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 11 award categories, and they will now go on to represent their Germany 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 Germany are:
National Winners for Germany National Winner Category Neumüller Unternehmensgruppe The RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award va-Q-tec AG The ELITE Award for Growth Strategy of the Year ORGADATA AG The Germany Trade & Invest Award for International Expansion Alexander Thamm GmbH The Workplace and People Development Award HRForecast/ peopleForecast GmbH The Award for Innovation Kurt Mueller GmbH The Customer and Market Engagement Award W. Neudorff GmbH KG The Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness Award Dr. Dietrich Müller GmbH The Digital Technology Award Biovegan GmbH The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of EUR0-25m FINTECH GROUP AG The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of EUR26-150m Endress+Hauser Conducta The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of EUR150m or higher
British Ambassador, Sir Sebastian Wood said "I am delighted to host the European Business Awards for the third time in our Embassy and to celebrate the success of the 11 organisations selected to represent Germany as National Winners. Businesses that trade internationally are more financially stable, creating jobs and giving a boost to the local and European economy. Britain has a strong tradition of economic openness and will remain open for investment and business opportunities. The British Embassy and the UK Department for International Trade look forward to supporting these companies with their UK growth plans as they continue to expand."
Gregor Schmidt, Chief Markets Officer commented: "We work with our clients to support their growth ambitions, at home and abroad. The exceptional German business leaders that we celebrated last night have demonstrated strength and commercial excellence in their field, backed by entrepreneurialism and innovation. As a champion of middle market businesses, we are proud to partner with the European Business Awards and we wish the German National Winners continued success and the best of luck in the final stage."
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 23 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 public vote is open and reaches 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, Germany Trade & Invest 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, Germany Trade & Invest, PR Newswire, Bureau Van Dijk, SDL Managed Translation. http://www.businessawardseurope.com.
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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.
Contact:
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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About Germany Trade & Invest:
Germany Trade & Invest is the economic development agency of the
Federal Republic of Germany. The company helps create and secure extra
employment opportunities, strengthening Germany as a business
location. With more than 50 offices in Germany and abroad and its
network of partners throughout the world, Germany Trade & Invest
supports German companies setting up in foreign markets, promotes
Germany as a business location and assists foreign companies setting
up in Germany.
Other partners and sponsors:
Bureau Van Dijk:
Bureau Van Dijk is a Moody's Analytics company which captures and
treats private company information for better decision-making and
increased efficiency. With information on over 275 million companies
in all countries worldwide it is the resource for private company
data. Certainty is a highly-prized commodity in business and BVD
provides its customers with the best quality data available. Register
for a free trial at http://www.bvdinfo.com
SDL Managed Translation:
SDL is the global innovator in language translation technology,
services and content management. For the past 25 years, SDL has
created transformative business results through nuanced digital
experiences with customers around the world. For more information
about language services and technology, or with help going global
quickly and efficiently, please email mantra@sdl.com or visit
http://www.sdl.com/managed-translation
Founder Patrons:
The four Founder Patrons are AirX, Megazyme, Alpha Trains Group and
Remedica; all members of the European Business Awards community. These
successful businesses are gleaming examples of the Awards' core
values: Success, Innovation and Ethics. Through patronage, they help
to foster and create more successful companies and business
communities in Europe. For more information about the founder patrons
please visit https://www.businessawardseurope.com/patrons