Four C&W firms take Chamber Awards 2013 Success

Four firms from Coventry and Warwickshire are celebrating after being crowned winners in the West Midlands heats of the Chamber Awards 2013.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Chamber Awards, now in their tenth anniversary year, is one of the showpiece events in the business calendar, highlighting the role of business as a positive force for the UK recovery, and for local communities.

The Ricoh Arena, Peter O’Brien (of Peter O’Brien Contractors), Pailton Engineering and Serious Games International have all picked up regional prizes and will now go forward to represent the West Midlands in the national finals, which take place in London in November.

Nora Senior, President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said: “I visit businesses up and down the country and am constantly impressed by their determination, innovation and the contributions they are making to their local communities.

“Many of them are optimistic and looking for opportunities to grow and find new markets for their products and services both at home and abroad.

“These are the kinds of businesses that will become the wealth creators of tomorrow, and will play a crucial role in helping the UK economy move from being good, to being great in the months and years ahead. The Chamber Awards, now in its tenth anniversary year, is the perfect platform to showcase the amazing work of UK firms across the country, and show the world why Business is Good for Britain.”

The Ricoh Arena won the Marketing Campaign of the Year award while Serious Games International picked up the prize for the Most Promising New Business Award. Pailton Engineering won the award for the Commitment to People Development Award and Peter O’Brien won the outstanding Personal Achievement award for the region.