"We were particularly pleased that the awards have increased in interest and that applications were up. The improved level of competition leads directly to an increase in the quality of businesses that make the final and indeed win. An excellent competition well showcased by a superb event"
Karl Kirk - BDO
"Having strong family connections with Hertfordshire - my mum and sister live in Hitchin - it's fantastic to be invited to host this prestigious and very important event. Business is at the heart of every community. It helps us all and it will help us all out of the recession. The enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication of all the finalists is amazing. Even better, they raised a fantastic amount for Help for Heroes. Thank you."
Paul Ross
"I must congratulate you on all your hard work at the awards dinner last night. We are amazed at the amount you raised, and you must be delighted that all your hard work has paid off, the total amount raised is £4,374.15 pence. We are so very grateful that you have chosen Help 4 Heroes as your charity this year, and we thank you sincerely for all your hard work."
Heather Waterfield - Help for Heroes
"I just wanted to thank you and your team for a great night. The venue was perfect, organisation and flow of the evening spot on, great entertainment, great food and some really good local contacts made."
Sarah Lebentz - Paradise Wildlife Park
"Firstly we would like to say a big thank you with organising everything over the last few months and for such a fantastic event. The evening was superb, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves from start to finish.
As you can imagine we are so pleased to have been recognised in the category we pride ourselves in. We cannot begin to describe what it means to us and we are so proud to have won this award."
Sarah Apps - One Claims
"Every now and again you experience one of those incredible moments where wish there was a stop, rewind and replay button. They don't come along often but when they do they stop you in your tracks. You can't put into words how you feel, but you know you feel very, very happy and very, very proud. Stepping up to the stage to receive the award for Business Person of the Year at the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2010 from Chris Hollins was one of those moments.
I had absolute belief that the team and I deserved to win, that was my motivation for entering, but at the same time never really thought we could win over some of the other fantastic businesses in our categories that had overcome great challenges in an ever toughening economic climate.
Entering the awards gives you an opportunity to meticulously inspect, dissect and correct your business from the inside out like no other process can, whilst bringing renewed energy and focus to you and your team, encouraging business and personal goal setting in the pursuit of excellence for your business.
It really is the taking part that counts and if you really believe you deserve to win you have every chance! The awards night was fantastic, the presentation was seamless, food delicious and it was great to meet so many inspiring businesses and feel their excitement in the run up to the presentation.
The awards team are fabulous and are on hand throughout the entire process from entry to awards night, and even after the event to assist in any way they can to ensure your experience is the best it can be."
Rebecca Lane - Epitome Health and Beauty |