The Merton Best Business Finalists Are Named
Awards will take place at Wimbledon's AELTC
Businesses champions from across Merton will be heading to Wimbledon's All England Tennis Club for their own championships only weeks after the tennis concludes.
That's because the judges in the Merton Best Business Awards have decided on the list of finalists who will be going for glory in their own Grand Final on September 24.
Diana Sterck, chief executive of Merton Chamber of Commerce, said: "Every day of the year businesses across Merton serve up stunning innovation, dedication and growth for the borough.
"This week, even as we celebrate the world's greatest tennis stars in our midst, our thoughts are turning to a celebration of our champion companies and entrepreneurs.
"Our heartiest congratulations go to all our finalists - we look forward to another fantastic night of celebration in September."
The Grand Final will be held on Thursday, September 24, at the All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon, with finalists, dignitaries and event sponsors in attendance.
A spokesperson for headline sponsors WSM Advisors said the company is delighted to be associated with those talented and passionate businesses and professionals in Merton that have made it as finalists in these awards.
The spokesperson added: “The 2015 Merton Best Business Awards have received more entries than ever before and, with so many high quality businesses and professional in the borough, it is a tremendous achievement for everyone who has made it to the final stages. We wish continued success to all those that entered the awards and particularly to the finalists in September.”
Merton is officially London's number one small-business friendly borough. Merton Council received the accolade from the Federation of Small Business recently in recognition of the support and advice provided to start-ups and growing businesses.
Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, said: "Merton has over 5,000 businesses in the borough and we recognise their importance to our economy and to creating jobs for our residents. This is why we have put in place a comprehensive business support programme. This includes being headline sponsors of the Merton Business Awards. The awards are a platform to showcase and raise the profile of our excellent local businesses. It's always a pleasure to see the entries and discover emerging new businesses."
Follow the hashtag #MertonBest on Twitter for news from the awards.
The finalists in all the categories in this year's Merton Best Business Awards are:
> Best Apprentice of the Year:
Terrone Francis, Capital Training Group
Siobhan Njoku, Schmidt Kitchens Wimbledon
Ryan Alexandrou, New Wimbledon Theatre
> Best Business in Colliers Wood:
Eddisonwhite
Samuel Estates
The Sound Lounge Studios Ltd
> Best Business in Mitcham:
Merton Community Transport
Rhodium Consulting
Carers Support Mitcham
> Best Business in Morden:
Anderson Food Hygiene
Aqua Physio Ltd
Crown Lane Studio
Simmons Creperie
Turners Property Ltd
> Best Business in Raynes Park:
Art Division
Malone Architecture
Park Vets
Tennison Property
> Best Business in SW19:
Blue Wave Swim School
Box Office Supplies
Eligo
Holistic Fitness Studio
Paul Strank Roofing Limited
Schmidt Kitchens Wimbledon
> Best Business in Wimbledon Town Centre:
Capital Training Group
Eligo
Sportlabs
Sportsbeat
The Justin James Hotel
> Best Creative Award:
Malone Architecture
Place Design + Planning
Simmons Creperie
Sportlabs
The Sound Lounge
New Wimbledon Theatre
> Best Enterprising Business:
Eligo
Geeks Ltd
Simmons Creperie
Sportsbeat
Tennison Property
> Best Green Business:
Bio Collectors
Box Office Supplies
Crown Lane Studio
Katja Nuutinen Couture
New Wimbledon Theatre
> Best New Business:
Absolute Abode
Business Clan
Dickie Wilkinson
Little Forest Folk
Mini-Engineers Ltd
The Magic Door Store
> Best Service Excellence:
Age UK Merton
Aqua Physio Ltd
GEM & Co Financial Services LLP
Park Vets
Paul Strank Roofing Limited
Samuel Estates
> Entrepreneur of the Year:
Sylvia Anderson, Anderson Food Hygiene
Lisa Lamberti, The Pilates Clinic
> Team Development:
Capital Training Group
Geeks Ltd
Lauristons
TaxAssist Accountants
> The Extra Mile Award:
Crown Lane Studio
Geeks Ltd
Lauristons
Paul Strank Roofing
Schmidt Kitchens Wimbledon
Tennison Property .
July 9, 2015
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