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The 11th Archant London Thames Gateway Business Awards, held on Friday 21st November, was a huge success. "The calibre of entries from businesses and individuals in our local area was extremely high and the evening was recognition of the drive and determination within the community to ensure that the area thrives over the coming years" said Enzo Testa, Executive Managing Director at Archant London.

Creatives Inc, a HELP client supported by ELSBC, won the New Business/Start Up award. Pauline Barnett, Deputy Chief Executive of ELSBC said: “HELP consortium for business London covering sub region east, was proud to be this year’s sponsor for Best New Business award, and we were particularly delighted that the winner was an ELSBC client!”

Winners received a very prestigious solid steel trophy along with a £1000 advertising deal within Archant London Business to Business Life publication. Business of the year received a £5000 deal within Archant London Business to Business Life publication.

HELP clients were nominated for a number of categories and an ELSBC client, Dean Francis, was a commended finalist for Business Person of the Year. All finalists achieved publicity and recognition from within Archant London Newspaper titles, London 24 website and Business to Business Life publication, at the high profile gala presentation ceremony.

Nominations:
Community Involvement: Havering Cross Roads, Romford - SESU client and Listening Ears, Greenwich - SEE client
Excellence in Marketing - Just Washroom Services - ELSBC client
Growth Business - Kip McGrath Education Centres - ELSBC client
Diversity in Business - Viewfinder Photography Gallery - SEE client
Sustainable Business of the Year - Viewfinder Photography Gallery - SEE client
Business Person of the Year - Dean Francis - ELSBC client - COMMENDED FINALIST
New Business/Start Up - S&S Flawless Designs, Greenwich - SEE client and Creatives inc, Trinity Buoy Wharf - ELSBC client - WINNER
Best Use of Science or Technology - Splice TV Ltd, Hackney - ELSBC client and Viewfinder Photography Gallery, Greenwich - SEE client
Training and Development - Havering Cross Roads, Romford - SESU client