FRESH GROUP IN RUNNING FOR NATIONAL AWARD

Now in its 10th year, Cheadle Royal based The fresh Group is a finalist in the National Business Awards 2014 announced this week.

Open to organisations of all sizes from all sectors across the UK, the National Business Awards is the UK’s most prestigious independent business recognition platform with its particular emphasis on excellence, innovation and ethical business.

fresh Managing Director Patrick Howells (pictured right) commented;

 “We are exceptionally pleased to be finalists for these awards, especially amongst such prestigious companies. We have won many industry awards but this one places The fresh Group on a wider business stage and we are looking forward to the rest of the awards process.”

The next stage are the live presentations taking place in September and the awards night, attended by
1,200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians and media representatives, on 11th November.

This year’s shortlisted businesses cover activities as diverse as retail, technology, men’s grooming products, telecoms, construction, communications, advertising, entertainment, and publishing.
fresh is one of ten businesses shortlisted in the Small to Medium Sized Business category.

Stephen Dury, Director of Strategy and Market Development for Santander Corporate, Commerical and Business Banking, sponsor of the SME category and panel judge commented;

“The Fresh Group’s cohesive and innovative approach to creative events and marketing has secured its consistent growth and customer loyalty in this fiercely competitive sector. They offer high quality and cost-effective client solutions to international players. With a leadership team that leads by example, showing passion and dedication, it is clear to see why it has established itself as a leading specialist in its market.”

Alex Evans, Programme Director of the National Business Awards remarked;

“The diversity and quality of this year’s finalists have firmly established the National Business Awards as the talent scout for UK plc, with market leading household names recognised alongside the best emerging business brands. With a variety of industries represented, these recovery-leading businesses have demonstrated the return on investment in people, innovation, customer service and leadership.”