It’s taken many an hour, many a debate and a lot of time, but the judges arrived at their final decisions on Monday during an all day judging session at partner and sponsor premises, Warwick business School, the Shard.
Each of our 10 categories has three shortlisted entrants from over 25 entries. It was noted among the judges that the standard continues to be exceptionally high, making the decision process all the more difficult. We had over 30 judges including business leaders, top military brass and successful veteran entrepreneurs. The talent and skills demonstrated by former military personnel and their partners was evident in the scope, breadth and success of the entrants.
Those shortlisted below are invited to attend the event on the 7th November at the Plaisterers’ Hall in the City of London.
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Without further ado, we present to you the shortlist for the Heropreneurs Awards 2019:
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
- Steve Birdsall – Gaist Solutions Limited
- Dr Hugh Christensen – BMLL Technologies
- John Loveday – Toppa
- Ed Bussey – Quill Content
HEROPRENUR OF THE YEAR
- Mark Bowra – The Bowra Foundation
- Nick and Louise Goldsmith – Hidden Valley Bushcraft
- James Gough – One Shot Immersive
LARGE EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
- Atkins Global
- Employee Service Centre – Hull University NHS Teaching Hospital
- Services Sound & Vision Corporation (BFBS)
MILITARY PARTNER IN BUSINESS AWARD
- Sophie Coryton – The Room Service
- Amanda Kent – Solent Shoes
- Lucy Mans – Family Rule
SMALL EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
- Inzpire – Hugh Griffiths
- Military Preparation College for Training
- West Acre Security – Dez White
START-UP OF THE YEAR
- D3A – Craig Haslam
- The Portsmouth Distillery/The Rum Club – Vince Noyce / Giles Collighan
- Toddle – Hannah Saunders
TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- BMLL Technologies – Dr Hugh Christensen
- CybSafe – Oz Alashe MBE
- Senseon – David Atkinson
THE VETERANS’ FOUNDATION AWARD
- The Soldiers’ Arts Academy CIC (SAA) – Amanda Faber
- Turn to Starboard – Shaun Pascoe
- The Veterans’ Launchpad
WARWICK BUSINESS SCHOOL
- Kelly Burman – British Army
- Hugo Deed – Pegasus Strategic Advisory Ltd.
- Mercedes Notton-Hill – Solstice Domestic Angels Ltd
Congratulations to all our finalists, if you have any queries please contact amanda@heropreneurs.co.uk
