FIRST ROUND OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED BY EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS

The organisers of the European Business Awards (www.businessawardseurope.com) have today announced the names of 100 National Champions from 18 European countries who will go forward into the next round of the prestigious 2012/13 Awards programme.  The remaining National Champions will be announced after a series of exclusive country events being held across Europe. These events will be hosted throughout November by the British Ambassador to each specific country in association with the UKTI (UK Trade & Investment) and awards’ sponsor RSM International.   

OVER 25,000 VOTES ALREADY CAST IN EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS’ ONLINE BALLOT

Three weeks in to the European Business Awards online public vote and over 25,000 votes have already been submitted. Over 100,000 visitors have watched the video case studies from our 400 National Finalists - visit www.businessawardseurope.com to watch and learn from the most dynamic companies in Europe.

EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FINALISTS

After the toughest first round of judging ever experienced by a judging panel at the European Business Awards, entrants in the 2012/13 European Business Awards have been informed this week whether or not they were successful in making it through to the next round of Europe’s most prestigious business competition. Click here to view the list of National Finalists: /national-finalist/2012

EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS CALL FOR BEST BUSINESS TO STEP FORWARD

LONDON - The European Business Awards call for best businesses to step forward.

Last call for entries as 2012 entry deadline approaches.

EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRIES FOR 2012

LONDON - The European Business Awards, Europe’s toughest business competition, is now open for entries from businesses across the EU.

In 2011, the EBAs engaged with over 15,000 organisations in over 30 countries showcasing the best in class from a diverse range of industries including cosmetics, engineering, fashion, online businesses, manufacturing and transport.

CNN Marketplace Europe

Watch the video of CNN's Marketplace Europe presented by Juliet Mann covering the award ceremony from Barcelona.

CNN blog: European businesses ‘down but not out’

Read CNN Business Correspondent Juliet Mann's blog who was in Barcelona to cover the Award ceremony for the European Business Awards.

EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2011 WINNERS

BARCELONA -Europe’s business elite gathered today to hear the 11 award winners in this year’s European Business Awards revealed.

Regarded as Europe’s toughest business competition, the victors were selected from the shortlisted 111 Ruban d’Honneur recipients participating from across the continent, in a programme which engaged with over 15,000 organisations in over 30 countries.

EUROPEAN COMPANIES LOOK FOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW MARKETS DESPITE ONGOING FINANCIAL CRISIS

European business leaders continue to pursue growth opportunities abroad, according to new research from European Business Awards and RSM International, one of the world’s largest audit, tax and consulting networks.  Over two-thirds of European businesses plan to enter new markets in the next year despite the difficult post-recession climate.

EUROPE’S LEADING BUSINESSES EXPANDING INTERNATIONALLY

2011 European Business Awards and HSBC survey reveals that:

·         More than a quarter of  businesses (29%) across Europe planning on expansion by entering a new market

·         More than half (52%) of businesses have either fully recovered or saw no negative impact from the recession

·         HSBC’s Trade Connections forecast highlights European trade growth of 77% by 2025; international trade  the key opportunity for region

2011 Ruban d’Honneur announced

Over 100 companies have been awarded a ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ prize in the penultimate stage of the European Business Awards, sponsored by HSBC.

Successful companies including DHL Germany, Harrods, Lebara, Veja, RTL Group, SENER, Eurocash, Diamdel, Santé and Mavi are representing nations across Europe. For the full list please visit: /ruban-dhonneur-categories/2011

European Business Awards announce 2011 Country Representatives for Phase 2 countries

EUROPE’S BEST BUSINESSES SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR NATION

The results are now in for the second round of the European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC.  Over 220 exceptional companies have been selected to represent their nation across Europe and compete in the next stage to ultimately win a European Business Award.