News: Rotherham Business Awards 2009 shortlist

The shortlist for the Rotherham Business Awards 2009 has been announced.

Following deliberation by the judging panels over an abundance of excellent applications, the shortlisted companies have been selected for each of the ten awards on offer.

The winners will be announced at the event hosted by television presenter Harry Gration at the Magna Centre on Friday October 23.

The nominated companies are as follows:

New Start Award (sponsored by RiDO)
- Optimas Training Ltd
- Speciality Paperboard Containers Ltd
- UK Water Features

Business Growth Award (sponsored by Business Link Yorkshire)
- Acorn Industrial Services Ltd
- Assured Fire & Security Ltd
- Systems Integration & Automation Ltd

Invest in Skills Award (sponsored by Rotherham Work & Skills Board)
- Oracle Training Consultants Ltd
- Oxley & Coward
- Rotherham 2010 Ltd

Business in Partnership with the Community Award (sponsored by Rotherham Partnership)
- Bramall Construction Ltd
- Rotherham Rugby Club and The Titans Community Foundation
- Sheffield & Hallamshire FA

ATHENA Inspiring Women Award (sponsored by Local Strategic Partnership)
- Sue Anderson
- Janet Lister
- Sheila Quairney

Excellence In Manufacturing Award (sponsored by Made In Sheffield)
- Garnett Dickinson Print
- Systems Integration & Automation Ltd
- Very PC Ltd

Excellence In Retail Award (sponsored by Rotherham Renaissance)
- Bridal Affairs
- Homeflair Village
- Jacko's

Innovation in Business Award (sponsored by Sheffield Hallam University)
- Fripp Design and Research
- Merlin Software Ltd
- Solaglas Windowcare

Employee of the Year Award (sponsored by Morthyng)
- Ed Fairfield (Flexseal)
- Sharron Pearce (Solaglas Windowcare)
- Carol Watson (Oracle Training Consultants Ltd)

Environmental Award (sponsored by ASD Lighting)
- BBAD Ltd
- Bramall Construction Ltd
- Stagecoach Yorkshire

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