Media release
Monday 3 October 2016
For immediate release
Entries open for the West London Business Awards 2017
The fourth West London Business Awards takes place on Thursday 2 February 2017 at the world famous Wembley Stadium. Twenty-three awards will be up for grabs and all organisations that trade in West London are eligible for nomination, with a deadline of 4 November for entries.
Theawards cover three themes: ‘Sector leadership’, ‘Sustainable & responsible business and ‘Economic growth’. To reflect the ever changing economy of West London, 5 new award categories have been introduced this year, including: Franchise of the Year;Aviation Business of the Year;the Community Investment Award;Responsible Supply Chain Award andCoworking Space of the Year.
From the award winners, one will be selected as the prestigious West London Company of the Year 2017; a title claimed by Westfield London at last years’ awards.
The awards ceremony brings together over 300 guests from across the sub-region’s business community with senior community leaders attending.Headline awards sponsors are the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation and West London’s College; Category sponsors are: Heathrow, Uxbridge College, Segro and Westfield; Founding sponsor: Brunel University London; Awards supporter; Fullers; and Associate Sponsors: Middlesex University London and Parcelly.
Andrew Dakers, Chief Executive of West London Business, said:
“The West London Business Awards will once again showcase the talent and entrepreneurial spirit that exists in our business community and demonstrate we are very much open for business. Now in its fourth year the Awards have become a key milestone in celebrating West London enterprise. We’re expecting some tough competition in the various categories, from the diverse range of industriesand sizes of businesses that exist across the seven boroughs of West London. I would encourage all businesses – multi-nationals and start-ups alike - to get involved so we can put a spotlight on our sub-region’s star performers.”
To find out more and make a nomination visit
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Notes to Editor
Gala Dinner Presentation:
The Gala Dinner Presentation, to be held at Wembley Stadium on Thursday 2 February 2017, will be a major event, with an expected 350+ guests drawn from entrants, sponsors and businesses in the sub-region. Luminaries from the west London business community are expected to attend in addition to a range of senior managers from some of London’s largest organisations; it will be both a showcase of business innovation and expertise and an unrivalled business networking opportunity.
West London Award Categories:
SECTOR LEADERS
- Business Services Company of the Year
- Logistics Business of the Year.
- Retail Business of the Year
- Technology Business of the Year
- Hospitality Business of the Year
- Food and Drink Business of the Year
- Property and Construction Business of the Year
- Creative and Media Business of the Year
- Finance Business of the Year
- Manufacturing and Engineering Business of the Year
- Franchise of the Year*NEW*
- Aviation Business of the Year*NEW*
SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
- Responsible Workplace Award
- Apprentice of the Year
- Community Investment Award*NEW*
- Green Business of the Year
- Responsible Supply Chain Award*NEW*
ECONOMIC GROWTH
- Productivity and Innovation in Business Award
- Coworking Space of the Year*NEW*
- Export/International Business of the Year
- SME of the Year
- Park Royal Business of the Year
Overall Winner: West London Company of the Year 2017
About West London Business:
West London Business works to ensure West London stays the best place to do business. West London is the UK’s second largest economic powerhouse with £50 billion GVA and 70,000+ businesses. We are a business-led organisation with a blue-chip board that includes corporations such as Heathrow and PwC, as well as key regional firms such as Fullers and IBB Solicitors. We have a membership of many hundreds, 12,000+ supporters and 30+ events per annum, including the West London Business Awards.
Our commitment is to raise West London’s global economic competitiveness, whilst pursuing social and environmental sustainability. We work towards these goals by providing insight, voice and connections to our members and the wider business community. Through this programme we inform and influence the work of local, regional and national government policymakers and promote inward investment.
To find out more, visit
Media contacts:
Clarence Bretz, Policy co-ordinator
T: + 44 (0)20 8607 2500
Andrew Dakers, Chief Executive
M: +44 (0)7788 116159
West London Business Chamber of Commerce Ltd.
Company limited by guarantee, registered in England number: 02934029
VAT registration number: 674069512