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Northern
England is gearing up to celebrate the success of British Asian
businesses at the annual Lloyds TSB Northern Jewel Awards, following
the announcement of this year's shortlisted nominees.
Taking place on 19th April 2008
at the Palace Hotel, Manchester the Lloyds TSB Northern Jewel Awards,
now in its seventh year, will play host to the crème de la
crème of Asian businesses.
Thousands of nominations have
been received from across the region and the event's panel of judges
has had a challenging time selecting the final shortlist. The
nominations this year have included start up ventures, right through
to major corporates and have come from a broad range of business
sectors, from the arts to healthcare.
The breadth of nominations
cements the North's reputation as a hub of Asian talent and
highlights the growing influence of locally owned Asian businesses on
the wider UK economy. Estimates suggest there are over 200,000 Asian
owned firms in the UK, generating wealth at three times the national
average, many of which are based in the North.
Truett Tate, Group Executive
Director, Wholesale & International Banking, Lloyds TSB, said: "The
continued success story of British Asian firms is an inspiration to
the wider business community. Currently, Asian owned firms are
outpacing other companies in their rate of growth and are making
their mark across fields as diverse as culture, finance, retail and
professional services.
"Our sponsorship of the
Jewel Awards is just one way that Lloyds TSB is helping to recognise
and develop this success. We have established ourselves as a bank
that is dedicated to serving Britain's changing communities. We are
continuing to develop our range of Islamic financial services and are
always exploring new ways to meet the needs of our Asian customers."
Dave Allanson, Director and Head
of Large Corporate, North West, Lloyds TSB, said: "The
Northern Jewel Awards are the perfect showcase for the talent and
ingenuity of the Asian community to which this region owes so much.
"The success of our local
economy is, in no small part, testament to the efforts of thousands
of Asian business men and women and this event is our chance to
recognise and reward those individuals.
"For its part, Lloyds TSB
continues to do everything possible to nurture and support Asian
businesses, large and small, whatever their needs may be, and we hope
that we can continue to serve the community as it goes from strength
to strength."
Six coveted awards will be
announced on the evening. These include accolades for Professional
Excellence, Public Service Excellence, Retail Food & Franchise
Excellence, Business & Commerce Excellence, Healthcare &
Education Excellence, Entrepreneur Excellence and the prestigious
Lifetime Achievement Jewel Award. Each nomination has been profiled
and vetted to form an elite shortlist. Details of which can be seen
by clicking on the name links to the left.
The
Lloyds TSB Northern Jewel Awards are one of three
glittering award ceremonies celebrating the achievements of UK Asian
businesses. In addition to the Manchester event, further ceremonies
covering central and southern regions will take place later in the year. |
