Walker Morris emphasises importance of innovation category in Business Masters
INNOVATION is the foundation of commercial success, according to Business Masters Awards sponsor Walker Morris, which has emphasised the pride associated with playing a part in the occassion.
The Leeds law firm is this year’s sponsor for the Yorkshire Innovator category, which looks for the company with the most creative product, idea or original business thinking.
Walker Morris partner, Debbie Jackson, said the firm is proud to celebrate and encourage Yorkshire business success.
She said: “Finding ways to do things better or encouraging new ideas is what stands individuals and companies apart from the crowd.
“We believe Yorkshire is brimming with innovation and we’re proud to help celebrate and encourage its success.”
Ms Jackson said Walker Morris believes this category in the Business Masters is important, as it recognises that these new ideas and initiatives are vital for the region.
She said: “It celebrates the most creative product, idea or original business thinking, which fits perfectly with our own culture and belief in the importance of innovation and creativity in business.
“We’ve been delighted to see previous winners and entrants of this award often progress to enjoy even greater commercial success.
“Therefore these awards not only celebrate accomplishments of successful companies so far but also provide a spotlight on the businesses and individuals we may be seeing more of in the future.”
The Masters awards will recognise success in innovation, international trade, grit, social responsibility and leadership, while new business success will also be celebrated in the Yorkshire Newcomer award.
With just six awards, the focus is on quality, not quantity and all shortlisted companies and individuals are interviewed at the event making the businesses the stars of the show.The deadline for entries is next Friday, May 24.
Sponsors for the 2013 Business Masters Awards also include accountancy firm BDO, Leeds Metropolitan University and The P & A Partnership.
The Masters, taking place at lunchtime at Aspire in Leeds on June 27, also offers fantastic networking opportunities, attracting 200 of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and advisers.
The categories are:
Yorkshire Ambassador: Greatest contribution to business in the region sponsored by Leeds Metropolitan University
Yorkshire Newcomer: Best new business initiative sponsored by The P & A Partnership
Yorkshire Pride: Most meaningful philanthropic initiative by a business, organisation or leader
Yorkshire Innovator: Most creative product, idea or original business thinking sponsored by Walker Morris
Yorkshire Exporter: Recognising outstanding success in international markets sponsored by BDO
Yorkshire Grit: The company leading the way in this critical sector
Nominations are now open. http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/454372-yorkshire-business-masters-2013-nomination-form.html.
The closing date for entries is Friday May 24. http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/454371-yorkshire-business-masters-2013-ticket-booking-form.html.
For information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the Yorkshire Business Masters 2013 please email Aimee Willow at aimee.willow@thebusinessdesk.com or call her on 0113 3944543.
