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Finalists announced for Northern Star Business Awards 2008
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has announced its eagerly-awaited shortlist of finalists for the prestigious Northern Star Business Awards 2008.
Thirty three finalists have made it through to the final stages and the winners of the 11 categories will be announced at a glittering Awards Ceremony and Dinner on 25th September at the Press & Journal Arena at the AECC. Principal sponsors of the event this year is RGU’s Aberdeen Business School, with supporting sponsor Aberdeen Harbour Board.
Chamber Chief Executive Geoff Runcie said the panels of expert judges which were set up for each category faced an extremely difficult task before reaching their final decisions. The judges also identified three entries which did not make the finalists list but which deserved special commendations.
“We had a very strong field of nominations this year and I was particularly pleased to see a lot of companies which are new to the event putting forward a submission for the first time. Apart from widening out the level of competition, it is a very good indication of the confidence and strength of the North-east business community.
“This is all helping to build up to an absolutely fantastic night on the 25th.”
John Lewis has reached the finals in three categories while newcomer, Arbuthnott Wood Pellets has been in business for less than a year but has made a real impact in the field of renewables.
The Awards Ceremony will be hosted by Kate Thornton, one of television’s most recognised presenters who made her name on the X-Factor and went on to present a succession of successful shows. There will also be a fantastic line up of entertainment – traditionally kept secret until the awards night.
This year’s event is the biggest in Northern Star’s history and it will be attended by around 1000 guests. Demand for tables is very high and anyone who has not yet booked a table is urged to do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
FINALISTS:
Northern Star Overall Business Award – “Awarded to the company that can exhibit the best all round performance”
AVC Media Enterprises, Altens, Aberdeen
Dominion Gas, Gas suppliers, Dyce, Aberdeen
John Lewis, Retailer, Aberdeen
Commended: Lewis Ltd, Well Intervention Systems, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Best Use of ICT – “In recognition of the company that has made the best use of technology to gain competitive advantage to grow their business”
Acergy, Seabed to Surface Engineering and Construction, Aberdeen
Monitor, Software Solutions Provider, Aberdeen
Prospect Flow Solutions, Aberdeen
Judges Commendation: Aberdeen College
Rising Star Award, sponsored by AGR Petroleum Services – “Awarded to an individual employee who has shown outstanding potential and has proven to have made a major impact within the company”
John Murray, Operations Manager at Dominion Gas, Dyce, Aberdeen
Jamie Dempster, Business Manager for the Integrity Consultancy Department at iicorr, Aberdeen
Richard Tinto, Managing Director, Tinto Architecture
Woman of the Year, sponsored by Heath Lambert Group – “In conjunction with Engage. . . recognises the woman who has brought outstanding skills and energy to their company and whose achievements, commitment and vision have made them leaders in their chosen field of endeavour and caused a significant and lasting impact . . .”
Catriona McPhee-Smith, Chief Executive of Inspire, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen
Lesley Wilson, Training & Development Partner, Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants, Aberdeen
Sylvia Halkerston, Human Resource Director, Macphie of Glenbervie Ltd, Stonehaven
Judges commendation: Edel Harris, The Foyer (now with Cornerstone)
Excellence in Customer Services, sponsored by Eastern Airways – “Awarded to the company that consistently delivers outstanding customer service and can demonstrate . . . that meeting customer’s needs is a priority throughout their entire business”
Aberdeen Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen
Amec, Integrated Offshore Engineering Contractor, Nigg, Aberdeen
John Lewis, Retailer, Aberdeen
Achievement in Internationalisation, sponsored by Asa – “In recognition of the company that has been the most successful in growing the international share value and their businesses”
KCA Deutag Drilling Ltd, Altens, Aberdeen
MCS, Advanced Subsea Engineering, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Production Services Network (PSN), Dyce, Aberdeen
Socially Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by Aberdeenshire Council – “In recognition of the company that can demonstrate a significant, ongoing commitment to the local community”
ESS Support Services Worldwide, Aberdeen
John Lewis, Retailer, Aberdeen
MacKenzie PR, Aberdeen
Commitment to Research & Development, sponsored by iti Energy – “In recognition of a company that has demonstrated a strong commitment to R&D”
Divex Global, Westhill, Aberdeenshire
Indigo Technologies, IT Service Company, Aberdeen
OHM, Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Renewable Energy Award, sponsored by AREG – “Awarded to the company that has been most successful in developing and securing new business by market penetration or order value”
Arbuthnott Wood Pellets Ltd (Stovies), Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire
All-Energy – The 2008 All-Energy Renewables Conference
Oceanteam Power & Umbilical Ltd, Aberdeen
Commitment to People Development, sponsored by Mercuri Urval – “Awarded to the company that has shown the most commitment to developing its staff”
BAA, Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen
Iicorr, Tullos, Aberdeen
Prospect Flow Solutions, Aberdeen
Student Placement Award – “Recognises the special contribution that businesses make to students through the Aberdeen Business School student placement programme – Nominations are made by students”
Geoprober Drilling, nominated by Radoslaw Bialek
Odgers, Ray & Berndtson, nominated by Leisha Geddes
PSN, nominated by Sarah Knowles. Nominations
NORTHERN STAR GETS THE X FACTOR
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Kate Thornton, one of television's most recognised presenters will host this year's Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Northern Star Business Awards. Best known as the first presenter of the television talent show the X Factor, a role she held for three series, Kate's presenting credits include some of the most high profile programmes on TV including Top of the Pops, Holiday, Pop Idol, Extra and The Brits and a celebrity special of the X Factor. |
More recently her television credits have included co-presenting Comic Relief for the BBC and hosting the Royal Variety Performance, Britain Sings Christmas and Countdown to Midnight with Take That. She also recently hosted the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.
"We are absolutely delighted that Kate has agreed to host this year's awards," said Chamber Chief Executive Geoff Runcie. "We wanted to bring in someone who is dynamic and who will add something a little bit special to reflect just how glamorous this event has become.
"The Northern Star Business Awards is the Chamber's flagship event and the ceremony on September 25 will be the biggest and most spectacular in its five-year history. Having a presenter who is as high profile as Kate join us on the evening shows how much Northern Star has grown in stature and significance.
"We have had some excellent nominations this year and a new category for Woman of the Year, launched by the Engage! Businesswomen's Network, which has attracted a huge amount of interest. It recognises the contribution which women have made to the North-east business community and we had some outstanding contenders."
Judging of all the categories by a team of independent judges is now taking place and the shortlist of finalists – three per category – will be announced within the next few weeks.
This size and scale of this year's event means that the Awards Ceremony has moved to the Press & Journal Arena at the AECC in order to accommodate the 1000 guests who will attend. More than 750 people attended last year’s event and there was a waiting list of 150 which prompted the move to the bigger venue.
Tables are selling fast and companies and individuals who have not yet confirmed their booking are urged to secure their place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
A fantastic's evening of entertainment has been planned for the evening. The format is traditionally kept a secret until awards night, but organisers are promising that the line-up won’t disappoint.
For information on booking tables contact the Chamber on 01224 343900 or log onto www.northernstarawards.co.uk
The Northern Star Business Awards will shine brighter in 2008.
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that the 2008 Northern Star Awards will be bigger and more spectacular than ever.
Now in its fifth year, this annual flagship event is set to become one of the country's biggest award ceremonies as it moves from the Boyd Orr suite at the AECC and into the P&J Arena which can accommodate over 1,000 people.
The decision to move into the North East's biggest venue confirms that the Northern Star Awards is the ultimate business showcase and networking event truly celebrating the success and excellence of North East businesses in a spectacular fashion. This year's glittering awards dinner will be held on 25 September, 2008.
With 150 people on the waiting list last year, demand for this year's event is set to be enormous. TO BOOK PLACES click here.
To see for yourself how impressive the event is, view the webcast of the Northern Star Business Awards 2007 by clicking here.
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