A Sustainable Development Award is made to Anglian Water Services Ltd

for embedding sustainability throughout its operations.it has adopted acommendable range of initiatives to improve the performance of itself and improve the sustainability of customers, supply chain organisations and others within the water industry. It achieved the lowest leak-ratein the industry, wastop-ratedin Ofwat’s independent qualitative customer satisfaction surveysin 2013 and 2014 and was the first water company to achieve the Carbon Trust Water Standard. Through its Energy Initiative, it reduced annual energy bills by fifteen million pounds.it offers pro-active water management services, involving smart-meter monitoring, leading to significantly reduced customerwater consumption.in partnership with other environmentally-conscious organisations, it improved its publicly-accessible land;three of its parks maintaining Green Flag statusin 2014. It participatesin numerous education and outreach programmes

furthering environmentally-friendly objectives.

Mr Christopher Pichon

Wentathe Wenta Business CentreColne Way WD24 7ND

http://www.**nta.co.uk

Contactf or press enquiries: Kate Munro

Tel: 01923 69***

Email: katemunro**[ta]**a.co.uk

Chris Pichon earns aLifetime Achievement Award for Enterprise Promotion following 18 years leading Wenta, the Hertfordshirebased Enterprise Agency. As CEO, Mr Pichon transformed Wenta into one of the country’s leading Enterprise Agencies, today employing over 55 staff with an annual turnover of £3m.in 2014, Wenta’s staff assisted more than 1200 new businesses to start across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and provided business skills training to over 4500 people. These programmes werepart funded through Wenta’s managed workspace centres of over 100,000 sq ft, as well as from RGF, ERDF and DWPprogrammes. Over 500 established small businesses are supported through these business centres. Mr Pichon has recently transferred to become Chairman of Wenta, as well as Chairman of The National Enterprise Network.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Mrs Lopa Patel ***

Redhotcurry.com

Hearle Way Hatfield

AL10 9EW

http://www.**dhotcurry.com

Contactf or press enquiries: Mrs Lopa Pa***

Tel: 07505 46***

Email: lopa.patel**[ta]**otcurry.com

Lopa Patel is an entrepreneur with alifelong interestin science and technology, and received an MBEin 2006 for her services to the creative industries. She is an experienced marketing consultant who founded the online South Asian lifestyle por***

Redhotcurry.com and ecommerce website TheRedhotshop.com. She is recognised as aspokesperson for the British Asiancommunity, as adynamic woman entrepreneur and amentor for young business people. Mrs Patel has undertaken asignificantamount of voluntary enterprise promotion activities over the last ten years whilst running her business. Activities have inclu***

speaking at entrepreneurship seminars, judging funding pitch awards like Apps for Good; mentoring on the Young Enterprisecompany programme; working with the Small Business Consultancy (TSBC), and acting as an Ambassador for the Women of the Future Programme.

EAST MIDLANDS

Ezi-Dock Systems Ltd

Unit 3, Park Court

Park Lane Business ParkKirkby-in-Ashfield

NG17 9LE

http://www.**idock.com

Director: Mr Michael Brimson

Contactf or press enquiries: Pete White

Tel: 07714 27***

Email: info**[ta]**andsmarketingmedia.co.uk

The small company, Ezi-Dock Systems Ltd.

wins an Innovation Award for designing and manufacturing anovel product fo rtransferring toxic ingredients. Comprising asingle-use package, it facilitates the transfer of potentially hazardous materials,safely and efficiently, without risk to operators from atmospheric or other contamination. Incorporating aunique concept

enabling incineration with standard waste, the equipment eliminates the expense of cleaning with solvents and maintenance by specialist waste contractors associated with alternatives. It is replacing the utilisation of transfer stations traditionally used inthe pharmaceutical industry. The new equipment reduces health risks to employers and aids employers to improve production

facilities and comply with rigorous standards. As aresult, the company is becoming aworld leaderin the technology andincreasing its turnover, particularlyin export markets.

Retrogenix Ltd

Bingswood Estate Whaley Bridge

SK23 7LY

http://www.**trogenix.com

Managing Director: Dr Jim Freeth

Contactf or press enquiries: Dr Elizabeth Kingsley

Tel: 07799 43***

Email: elizabeth.kingsley**[ta]**ogenix.com

The small company, Retrogenix Ltd.

wins an Award for developing amethod of identifying specific proteinsin human cells whichdrugs and other molecules interact with. It underpins anew service enabling pharmaceutical companies to receive faster, moreaccurate results at lower cost than previously. Capable of simultaneously screening 3,500 human proteins, the new technology facilitates asix-fold increasein the identification rate of relevant protein interactions; thus it is helping to understand, fo rexample, how viruses attack human cells and whether particular drugs are likely to be toxic. The new service is saving anestimated 9.5 million pounds annually on drug development; its cost-effectiveness prompting re-assessments of existing drugs to discover new properties and commencement of work on promising new candidate drugs.

Tamper Technologies Ltd

Moor Farm Road Airfield Industrial Estate DE6 1HD

http://www.**mpertech.net

Managing Director: Mr Christopher Chiles

Contactf or press enquiries: Beth Chiles

Tel: 01335 30***

Tel: 07980 85***

Email: beth**[ta]**ertech.net

The small company, Tamper Technologies Ltd.

wins an Innovation Award for designing and manufacturing tamper-evident tape.

Supplied to manufacturers of security bags and similar devices, it prevents unauthorised personnel from opening them andcovering their tracks. Protecting against theft, terrorism and counterfeiting, the tape is applied during manufacture, not beingsealed permanently until contents have been enclosed and aproprietary liner deliberately removed. Exploiting advancesin inkand adhesives technologies, it responds to tampering whenin service. Once sealed, the tape bonds to the device material and, ifattempts are made to remove it, words are impregnated, semi-permanently, on the material; such words being difficult to remove. The enhanced products are used by avariety of customers, including international airlines, European banks andHomeland Securityin Ameri***

Anpario Plc

5-6 Manton Wood Enterprise ParkWorksop

S80 2RS

http://www.**pario.com

Chief Executive Officer: Mr David Bullen

Contactf or press enquiries: Karen Prior

Tel: 07718 632***

Email: karen.prior**[ta]**rio.com

Anpario plc (“Anpario”) has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise having achieved outstanding continual growthin itsinternational trade. Locatedin Worksop, Nottinghamshire, it manufactures natural high performance ingredients for animalfeeds which are formulated to protect and improve the health and performance of livestock. It has adedicated UK

manufacturing plant and over 100 employees basedin the UK, aregional sales officein Malaysia and wholly owned subsidiariesin China, USA, and Brazil. From these key strategic locations it exports and distributes its UK manufactured and brandedproducts to over 70 countries.in the 3 years between 2011 and 2013 export sales increased by 60% from £12m to £20mresultingin overseas business rising to 75% of total turnover. The company looks to expand its overseas activities and targetsprincipal pig and poultry producing countries which offer the greatest potential to its brands and earnings growth.

Blue Skies Holdings Ltd

Paddock viewSpring Hill Farm

Harborough Road Pitsford

NN6 9AA

http://www.**ueskies.com

Chairman and

Founder: Mr Anthony Pile

Contactf or press enquiries: Simon Derrick

Tel: 01604 881***

Email: simon.derrick**[ta]**skies.com

A third Sustainable Development Award is made to Blue Skies Holdings Ltdwhich prepares juices and freshly-cut fruit. Operatingin Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil and the UK, it undertakes inclusive, socially-equal and profitable activities, through its Joint Effort Enterprise programme. It supports employees and ‘local’ communities; aiding growth of agricultural industries througheducation and financing, giving protection and sustainability leadership to agriculture and food processing.in partnership withWaitrose and Albert Heijn BV, it established afoundation through which social investment is delivered. It enhances the socioeconomicsustainability of countries where fruit is grown and harvested through investingin communities and ensuring workers,and their families, enjoy tangible dividends. Having been apioneer for responsible sourcing, the company has established animpressive array of ‘local’ capacity-building initiatives.

Wavestore Ltd

1 The Metro CentreSpringfield Road Hayes

UB4 0LE

http://www.**vestore.com

Chairman: Mr Stuart Caldecourt

Contactf or press enquiries: David Solomons

Tel: 01277 36***

Tel: 07701 07***

Email: David.Solomons**[ta]**store.com

Wavestore Ltd

wins an Innovation Award for developing video management software which enables the surveillance of any number of sites. The software allows operators to manage video recording networks which comprise many cameras, sensors,access control devices and storage media. It unifies abroad range of functions, including controlling camera movements andperforming analytics functions, such as people counting and facial recognition. The proprietary “de-warping” function for 360degree cameras allows specific regions of interest to be inspected, whilst simultaneously monitoring and recording the entire field of vision - atask previously requiring an array of separate cameras. It allows third party systems to be integrated into thesoftware, and allows customers to continue to use existing equipment without constraints. The software indexes items withvirtually instantaneous identification of specific images from very large storage. The product enables customers to createinnovative solutions to solve their security needs, delivering enhanced efficiency at areduced cost.

The company also wins theArgus Media Ltd

Argus House

175-179 St John StreetEC1V 4LW

http://www.**gusmedia.com

Employees:***

Chairman and

CEO: Mr Adrian Binks

Contactf or press enquiries: Cindy Galvin

Tel: 07949 69***

Email: cindy.galvin**[ta]**smedia.com

Argus Media Ltd

was foundedin 1970 and produces global energy and commodity news and price reports. The company operates 19 offices globally and is clear on its vision to expand into new regions. Business development plans are established fo reach market and emphasis is put on superior language skills as appropriate. North America accounts for 31% of export salesin 2014, followed by Russia at 11%, with Latin America arelatively new market which has been built by creating adedicatedsales and business development team. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for continuous and cumulative overseasexport earnings growth of 245% over six years.

Avanti Communications Ltd

Cobham House

20 Black Friars Lane

EC4V 6EB

http://www.**antiplc.com

Employees:***

Chief Executive: Mr David Williams

Contactf or press enquiries: Laura Hegarty

Tel: 020 7749 ***

Email: laura.hegarty**[ta]**tiplc.com

Establishedin 2002, Avanti Communications Ltd

own and operate afleet of satellites and ‘Earth Stations’ which deliver highspeeddata communications across the globe. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding overseasearnings growth of 582% over the last three years, resultingin exports rising as apercentage of turnover from 36% to 76%. Thecompany continues to grow and invest heavilyin its technologyin which they have aunique USP with awholly owned satellitedelivery mechanism to service large areas of the globe. The company strategy addresses markets and how technical andcultural barriers are being address***

Brompton Bicycle Ltd

2-3b Lionel Road SouthBrentford

TW8 9QR

http://www.**ompton.co.uk

Employees:***

Managing Director: Mr William Butler-Adams

Contactf or press enquiries: Quinton Pullinger

Tel: 020 8232 ***

Email: quinton**[ta]**pton.co.uk

Establishedin 1976, Brompton Bicycle Ltd

sell afolding bicycle which is manufactured and designed to collapse for ease of carrying on other forms of transport. The company holds a2010 Queen’s Award for International Trade and a2010 Queen’s Award for Innovation. It wins the 2015 Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding overseas sales growth over the lastthree years, showing a70% overall growth. It exports to 48 territories selling through adistributor network who it works closely with to ensure appropriate brand promotion. The company recently opened up anetwork of Brompton only concept stores inseven different international cities, giving them control over all aspects of their product with this approach allowing them to better control quality and distribution.

Catalyst Development Ltd

167 Fleet StreetEC4A 2EA

http://www.**talyst.co.uk

Immediate Parent: Catalyst Development Holdings Ltd

Founder and Chief Executive Officer: Mr Greg Davis

Contactf or press enquiries: Sue Primmer

Tel: 0870 901 ***

Tel: 07942 264***

Email: sueprimmer**[ta]**lyst.co.uk

Establishedin 1994, Catalyst Development Ltd

operatesin aniche sector of the financial services market creating bespokesolutions for international exchanges, investment banks and asset managers. It operatesin acomplex market where innovationand domain expertise are key success factors and areputation for quality delivery is the main vehicle to expand business. Thecompany has established relationships with the major financial service providersin the main markets and operates against along-term strategy which is reflectedin their commercial success. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade fo routstanding growthin its export earnings of 66%in the last three years.

Chrisanne Ltd

110-112 Morden Road Mitcham

CR4 4XB

http://www.**risanne.com

Chairman: Mr Peter Dobner

Contactf or press enquiries: Miss Jodie Rayward

Tel: 020 8687 ***

Email: jrayward**[ta]**sanne.com

Chrisanne Ltd

manufacture finished dance dresses and costumes and supply fabrics, trimmings and decoration for dance andperformance costumes. The company was establishedin 1986 by the present owners to create ballroom dresses and to supply the finest dance fabrics to dressmakers. It sources and supplies the best and most desirable fabrics from producersin the UK,the EU and globally, and works with dressmakers, resellers and shopsin over 70 countries. The company’s overseas sales haveincreased by more than 35% over the last three years and it exports around 80% of all sales. The company has agood set of strategies, selling through specialistsin its field and aimed at developing close relationships with their end user customers. Itwins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding overseas sales growth over the last three years.

Ikon Science Ltd

Causeway House

13 The Causeway Teddington

TW11 0JR

http://www.**onscience.com

CEO: Mr Martyn Millwood Hargrave

Contactf or press enquiries: Martyn Millwood Hargrave

Tel: 020 8943 ***

Email: mmhargrave**[ta]**science.com

Establishedin 2001, Ikon Science Ltd

provide software, services and industry available studies, delivering sub-surface knowledge (underground conditions) for the energy industry, predominantly the oil and gas exploration and production sector.

The company subsidiary, GeoPressure Technology Ltd.is a2014 Queen’s Award for International Trade winner. The company has successfully met anumber of challenges, including the loss of amajor client due to adverse economic conditionsin thesector. However, strong leadership and clear planning has ensured the company has remained commercially viable throughout.

Following aperiod of stabilisation and rebuilding, the company has established apresencein 80% of world oil and Gas industrys markets. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for growthin overseas earnings of 455% over the last sixLee Broom Ltd

93 Rivington StreetEC2A 3AY

http://www.**ebroom.com

CEO: Mr Charles Rudgard

Contactf or press enquiries: Adnan Abbasi

Tel: 020 7420 ***

Email: Adnan.Abbasi**[ta]**onpr.com

Trading since 2007, Lee Broom Ltd

is anew exporter that designs and manufactures contemporary furniture, lighting andaccessories and designs interiors. It has established its overseas profile through developing and promoting an exclusive Britishbrand and creating iconic products, using materialsin unusual ways. This approach has also succeededin the company winning awards for its designs. The company selects its overseas markets through research and investigatory visits, withselected markets having products developed to compliment the territory. The company now has 100 dealers, with atarget fo rsignificant expansionin dealers and countries within the next year. It wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade fo routstanding growthin its export earnings of 302%in the last three years.

Unit 8b/c Beaver Industrial ParkBrent Road UB2 5FB

Contactf or press enquiries: Nisha Vidani

Tel: 020 8571 ***

Email: nisha**[ta]**o-uk.com