Red Ribbon Awards 2010

The Red Ribbon Awards were hosted at 'Family Ties' 2010 on 4th November 2010 at The Royal Institution of Great Britain and were awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the family business community.

The family business field in the UK is becoming increasingly recognised with more time and activities being devoted to the sector than ever before. The team at the Family Business Place wanted to celebrate the contribution that certain businesses have made in the field and as such have introduced the Red Ribbon family business awards.

 

Best Family Business - Family business of the year award

Winner - James Donaldson & Sons

Sponsored by Westwood Trustees, this award is selected based on performance and achievement and their promotion of the family business in the way they operate.

 

Best Family Business - Small business award

Winner - Shepherds Purse Cheeses

Sponsored by Avondale, this award seeks to recognise the contribution of family businesses with turnover up to £5m.

 

Best Family Business - Community involvement award

Winner - Fortel Services

Sponsored by My Ten Days, this award celebrates the support for the local community through sponsorship, donations and time.

 

Best Family Business - Environmental responsibility award

Winner - TLG Capital

Sponsored by Brewin Dolphin, this award recognises the contribution that the family business can make to the environment through initiatives such as energy efficiency, sourcing sustainable products and other socially responsible projects.

 

Best Family Business - Innovation award

Winner - Bendi

Sponsored by Transputec, this award celebrates the business that has shown significant innovation in the way that they work through new products, approach to business or the way they engage with their customers. 

 

Outstanding contribution to the field of Family Business award

Winner - Peter Leach

Sponsored by Family Business Place, this award recognises the professional adviser who has tirelessly promoted that value that family business bring to the UK economy and has supported the family business community.

Best Family Business - Longevity award

Winner - John Smedley

Sponsored by RSM Tenon, this award recognises the achievement for the family business that has successfully evolved through more than three generations.