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Celebrating the Business Stars of North Oxfordshire

The prestigious 2014 Cherwell Business Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 16th May brought together around 250 guests to celebrate the hard work, success and entrepreneurship of business people within North Oxfordshire.

For the third year running, The Cherwell Business Awards has shone the spotlight on the ingenuity, dedication and achievements of many talented individuals and businesses in the local business community.  This year, the awards attracted over 30% more applicants for the nine categories, and each of the selected finalists were not only eligible to be judged for the Norbar Cherwell Business of the Year Award, but were also automatically entered into the prestigious 2014 Oxfordshire Business Awards.

The 2014 Gala Dinner was held in an impressive marquee set in the stunning grounds of Dovecote Barn, Adderbury.  The Oxfordshire County Music Service provided an excellent string quartet that performed as guests arrived for the drinks reception.  Everyone had the opportunity to meet with all the sponsors, finalists and other esteemed guests before sitting down to a delicious three course dinner provided by Devour Catering.

Well known local businessman Stuart Miller, Co-Founder & CEO of Bybox hosted the ceremony and sponsors of each category commended the finalists before announcing and presenting the winners of each category with their beautiful, engraved glass trophies and certificates.

During the evening a raffle was held, with a number of sponsors and organisers generously donating prizes.  The raffle raised a fantastic £1,500, with all the proceeds going to the winner of the Charity & Community Award – ACE Training & Consultancy Ltd.

The winners of the awards were:

      New Business – sponsored by Bloxham Mill Business Centre

iphone-experts

      Charity & Community – sponsored by Cherwell District Council

ACE Training & Consultancy Ltd

      Small  Business – sponsored by NatWest

Oxford Fine Dining

       Customer Care Award – sponsored by Bicester Village

Castle Vehicle Leasing Ltd

      Established Business – sponsored by Spratt Endicott 

Nicholsons

      Staff Training & Development Award  – sponsored by Activate Learning Banbury & Bicester College

Hawkins Group of Companies

      Export – sponsored by Integration Technology 

Zeta Specialist Lighting Ltd

      Innovation & Creativity – sponsored by Begbroke Science Park  

Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd

      Business Person of the Year – sponsored by Ellacotts LLP

Mike Hawkins

 

The overall Cherwell Business of the Year, sponsored by Norbar Torque Tools and selected from amongst the finalists was awarded to ACE Training & Consultancy Ltd.

Quotes

ACE Training & Consultancy Ltd – Winner of the Cherwell District Council Charity & Community Award and also the Norbar Torque Tools Cherwell Business of the Year Award:

Managing Director, Adam Marsh was delighted at the double win; “These awards are recognition of the tireless work of the team at ACE, of the commitment of the employers and partner organisations we work with, and of the attitude and determination of our students to bring the best out of themselves. To have even been nominated as a finalist in our category was a pleasing achievement as we have never gone in for Awards before, so to win the Charity and Community Award was a fantastic feeling. And to be given the overall Award ahead of some truly exceptional businesses in Cherwell is simply incredible. We feel extremely proud to have been honoured in this way.”

ACE Training and Consultancy Ltd are a not-for-profit learning provider, delivering quality training in Brickwork and Site Carpentry with outstanding achievement rates for their students. They work with students of all ages and employers of all sizes.  Website: www.acetraining.co.uk

 Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce-Michelle Lewis, Administration Officer quotes:

“Once again Cherwell Business Awards delivered a fantastic evening celebrating the sensational businesses that reside in North Oxfordshire.  The beautiful grounds at Dovecote Barn provided a unique setting to showcase these companies. 

Preparations are now underway for Cherwell Business Awards 2015 which promises to be another successful event showcasing the businesses in our area”.


Bicester Vision-Placi O’Neill-Espejo, Partnership Manager says:

“The Cherwell Business Awards are an opportunity for the business community in North Oxfordshire to come together to celebrate the strong entrepreneurial spirit from the area and to showcase and remind ourselves and the rest of the public of how fortunate we are to have such well known, innovative, exciting and loved businesses here.

Bicester Vision is extremely proud to be one of the organisers of the Awards and we are now looking forward to much better and bigger ones in 2015”.

 Mike Hawkins, Commercial Director, Hawkins Group of Companies – Winners of the following Cherwell Business Awards in 2014:

  • Staff Training & Development Award  – sponsored by Activate Learning Banbury & Bicester College

    • Hawkins Group of Companies

  • Business Person of the Year – sponsored by Ellacotts LLP

    • Mike Hawkins

Mike Hawkins, comments:

“Hawkins Group of Companies are absolutely delighted to be associated with the Cherwell Business Awards, we are extremely proud of the awards we have won over the past two years. The Awards success we have achieved has been extremely beneficial to our Company, to receive recognition from local business people, as an individual, a Company and also for the support we give to our employees, has helped reinforce that the business decisions we are make are the right ones.

I am extremely grateful for being nominated and ultimately winning the ‘Business person of the Year’ award, against such strong competition. I can only say that if any company or business person is thinking of entering, I would urge them not to think about it, but to act on it! The whole process has been great fun, it has brought our whole Company together and the black tie presentation evening has always been great fun, with great venues and food.

The Cherwell Business Awards…. Provide a great way to celebrate diversity in business in Cherwell that are bringing jobs, opportunities and revenue to the area….long may it continue!”

The awards team will now start preparing for 2015 and already have expressions of interest from potential sponsors.  If you would like to sponsor an award in 2015, or an element of the final ceremony than contact the team care of Michelle Lewis Telephone 01295 817642, Email: bcoc@banburychamber.com

 

Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow.

“Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow. We’ve got a great location, excellent business networks and access to high quality investment opportunities.”
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“Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow. We’ve got a great location, excellent business networks and access to high quality investment opportunities.”

Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military

"Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military to both understand and contribute towards the development and Bicester Town"
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"Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military to both understand and contribute towards the development and Bicester Town"

Being a member enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses

“Chiltern Railways provides fast, frequent train services from Bicester North station and the newly opened Bicester Village station to London, Birmingham, Oxford and key locations in between.  Being a member of Bicester Vision enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses and helps us to shape our future growth strategy.”

Stephen Barker, Chiltern Railways
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“Chiltern Railways provides fast, frequent train services from Bicester North station and the newly opened Bicester Village station to London, Birmingham, Oxford and key locations in between.  Being a member of Bicester Vision enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses and helps us to shape our future growth strategy.”Stephen Barker, Chiltern Railways

We have a profound interest in the progress of the Town

“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”

Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber
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“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber

The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation

"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."

Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council
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"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council

The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester

"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester.  Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community.  The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."

Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council
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"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester.  Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community.  The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council

Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception

"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."

Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council
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"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council

Through our work with Bicester Vision we are able identify the development needs of the town

“Ziran Land and its predecessor Stockdale Land has found that working closely with the business community of Bicester has enabled us to successfully develop Pioneer Square Shopping Centre and now to develop Franklin House, which was completed in 2016.  The growth of Bicester enables us, through our work with Bicester Vision, to identify the business, retail and leisure development needs of the town and to work closely with the business community to provide these.”

John Liggins, Managing Director, Ziran Land Limited
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“Ziran Land and its predecessor Stockdale Land has found that working closely with the business community of Bicester has enabled us to successfully develop Pioneer Square Shopping Centre and now to develop Franklin House...”

Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate

"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."

Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK
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"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK

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