National Business Awards: The Winners

David Cameron used his video message at the National Business Awards 2013 to emphasise his commitment to supporting UK business by rolling back red tape, cutting taxes and backing innovation.

He said: “A strong private sector is exactly what Britain needs to get back on its feet.

"I’m determined that Britain becomes the best place in the world to start a business, to grow a business and to do business.”

The Prime Minister's message was followed by an passionate address by Sir Bob Geldof reinforcing that private companies have responsibility for future growth in the UK.

The awards, now in their twelfth year were hosted by Sky’s Dermot Murnaghan and held at the Grosvenor Hotel in London's Park Lane.

The National Business Awards winners from 17 categories were:

The Daily Telegraph Award for a Decade of Excellence in Business: Sir David McMurtry, Chairman & CEO, Renishaw

The New Business of the Year: wnDirect

The BlackBerry Business Enabler of the Year: Punch Foundation Tenancy

The Smith & Williamson Entrepreneur of the Year: David Spencer-Percival, Spencer Ogden

The Croner Employer of the Year: UKFast

The International Growth Business of the Year: Oliver Valves

The QBE FTSE 100 Business of the Year: Sainsbury’s

The Digital Business of the Year: The Beans Group

The Customer Focus Award: DPD UK

The ICAEW Sustainable Business Award: London Bio Packaging

The Leadership Diversity Award: MITIE

The Social Enterprise of the Year: Provide

The Innovation Award: Safetyflex Barriers

The Inflexion Growth Business of the Year: Hermes UK

The Corporate Citizenship Award: Wates Group

The Santander Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year: Newton Europe

The Leader of the Year: Harriet Green, Thomas Cook

Future Champions:

The Corporate Citizenship Award: Comtek Network System

The Croner Employer of the Year: Webmart

The ICAEW Sustainable Business Award: Anglian Water (Love Every Drop)

The Innovation Award: Warwick Music Systems

The New Business of the Year: Innasol

The Santander SME of the Year Award: The Bread Factory