Innovation to the fore at North West Business Masters awards
THE region’s most innovative individuals and the companies behind many life-changing, environmentally friendly or money-saving products, will be honoured at this year’s North West Business Masters Awards.
The North West Innovator award at TheBusinessDesk.com’s 2012 North West Business Masters will celebrate the most creative or original business thinking across the region.
The category, won last year by Rick Smith of AIM-listed VPhase – a company which has developed a money and energy saving device – is being sponsored by law firm Cobbetts.
Paul Johnson, partner in the corporate team at Cobbetts’ Manchester office, 
explained said: “We are delighted to be supporting North West Business Masters and in particular the Innovator category, which reflects Cobbetts’ values as a leading independent-minded law firm.
“We are proud to work with some of the most brilliant, creative businesses in the region and it is vital that they are highlighted and celebrated.
“Events like Business Masters will help to ensure that the North West continues to grow its reputation as a place where original business thinking flourishes.”
North West Innovator is one of six categories which will be announced at a prestigious lunchtime event at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on April 26.
The other categories are:
North West Ambassador: Greatest contribution to business in the region
North West Newcomer: Best new business initiative.
North West Pride: Most meaningful philanthropic initiative by a business, organisation or leader
North West Exporter: Recognising outstanding success in international markets
North West Manufacturer: The company leading the way in this critical sector
Nominations will close ar the end of the month and can be made now by emailing nwmasters@thebusinessdesk.com or clicking here.
For information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the North West Business Masters 2012 please email phil.birkhead@thebusinessdesk.com or call 0161 238 4922
To buy tickets for the event, please click here .
