THE UK'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS The National Business Awards will be paused in 2021. It was a privilege for us to be able to recognise, honour and celebrate these remarkable businesses and their leaders, but the persistence of COVID has meant that the organisers, Informa, have had to put the event on

hold.

2020 | WINNERS

Winner - Mindful Chef. Mindful Chef offers health-focused recipe boxes to help people cook delicious nutritionally-balanced meals. Its high-quality ingredients are pre-portioned and sustainably sourced from award-winning British farms. Catering for all lifestyles, it offers one, two and four-person boxes and caters for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, flexitarian, vegetarian and pescatarian diets.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2020 winners are: Family-owned, 80-employee agent, distributor and manufacturer of packaging to over 5,000 B2B/B2C customers. Inspiring story of passionate and kind leadership following CEO Arjen Cooper-Rolfe’s take over following the death of his father, mother and brother. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understandsits customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with

all

MEET THE AWARDS SPONSORS Sponsoring The LDC Growth Through Innovation Award LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. We have £1.2bn to invest in the next three years to partner with ambitious mid-market management teams across all sectors and regions of the UK economy. Sponsoring The Inflexion Entrepreneur of the Year Inflexion is a leading UK

mid-market

2020 FINALIST ANNOUCEMENT FOR THE 2020 LLOYDS BANK The finalists of the 2020 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards were unveiled this morning as the programme’s organisers praised British businesses for their resilience, agility and innovation over the last 12 months, despite being faced with untold economic and MEET THE SPONSORS: LLOYDS BANK The Lloyds Bank Small to Medium Sized Business Of The Year. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises those who have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, and is continually innovating to support future growth.

GWYNNE MASTER

Gwynne is responsible for the Lloyds Bank Trade business and runs Trade Sales, Product and Development for SMEs, Middle Market, Large Corporate and FIs. She is relatively new to the UK and newer still to Lloyds Bank, having joined in Feb 2018 from Standard Chartered, where she was previously Head of the Europe and Americas FI Coverage

business.

DR RUTH OWEN OBE

Ruth joined Whizz-Kidz as Chief Executive in 2004. A wheelchair user from the age of seven, Ruth believes passionately in the importance of independent mobility in a disabled child’s life. Prior to Whizz-Kidz Ruth forged a successful career in the private sector, in technologies, and was a Trustee of Barnardo’s for several years.

Ruth has

GARETH OAKLEY

Gareth is a trustee for the Lloyds Bank Foundation and Chairman of the UK Finance Corporate and Commercial board. Gareth has over 30 years of experience in banking and has run a number of large businesses within many of the Bank’s divisions including Retail Banking, Wealth Management and Commercial. Gareth was also formerly Chairman of the THE UK'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS The National Business Awards will be paused in 2021. It was a privilege for us to be able to recognise, honour and celebrate these remarkable businesses and their leaders, but the persistence of COVID has meant that the organisers, Informa, have had to put the event on

hold.

2020 | WINNERS

Winner - Mindful Chef. Mindful Chef offers health-focused recipe boxes to help people cook delicious nutritionally-balanced meals. Its high-quality ingredients are pre-portioned and sustainably sourced from award-winning British farms. Catering for all lifestyles, it offers one, two and four-person boxes and caters for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, flexitarian, vegetarian and pescatarian diets.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2020 winners are: Family-owned, 80-employee agent, distributor and manufacturer of packaging to over 5,000 B2B/B2C customers. Inspiring story of passionate and kind leadership following CEO Arjen Cooper-Rolfe’s take over following the death of his father, mother and brother. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understandsits customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with

all

MEET THE AWARDS SPONSORS Sponsoring The LDC Growth Through Innovation Award LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. We have £1.2bn to invest in the next three years to partner with ambitious mid-market management teams across all sectors and regions of the UK economy. Sponsoring The Inflexion Entrepreneur of the Year Inflexion is a leading UK

mid-market

2020 FINALIST ANNOUCEMENT FOR THE 2020 LLOYDS BANK The finalists of the 2020 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards were unveiled this morning as the programme’s organisers praised British businesses for their resilience, agility and innovation over the last 12 months, despite being faced with untold economic and MEET THE SPONSORS: LLOYDS BANK The Lloyds Bank Small to Medium Sized Business Of The Year. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises those who have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, and is continually innovating to support future growth.

GWYNNE MASTER

Gwynne is responsible for the Lloyds Bank Trade business and runs Trade Sales, Product and Development for SMEs, Middle Market, Large Corporate and FIs. She is relatively new to the UK and newer still to Lloyds Bank, having joined in Feb 2018 from Standard Chartered, where she was previously Head of the Europe and Americas FI Coverage

business.

DR RUTH OWEN OBE

Ruth joined Whizz-Kidz as Chief Executive in 2004. A wheelchair user from the age of seven, Ruth believes passionately in the importance of independent mobility in a disabled child’s life. Prior to Whizz-Kidz Ruth forged a successful career in the private sector, in technologies, and was a Trustee of Barnardo’s for several years.

Ruth has

GARETH OAKLEY

Gareth is a trustee for the Lloyds Bank Foundation and Chairman of the UK Finance Corporate and Commercial board. Gareth has over 30 years of experience in banking and has run a number of large businesses within many of the Bank’s divisions including Retail Banking, Wealth Management and Commercial. Gareth was also formerly Chairman of the FIND THE RIGHT AWARD FOR YOU The Lloyds Bank Exporter of the Year Award. Recognising the successful British businesses that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth through exporting, this award focuses on all aspects of exporting and is looking for sustainable exporting 2020 WINNERS & FINALISTS Find out who reached the awards ceremony in 2020, and see if you could make the cut at the next Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.

ABOUT THE AWARDS

Celebrating Businesses, Organisations and Individuals. The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards is the UK's flagship awards programme, recognising and rewarding excellence across all sectors. These awards are the ones to win – any company within the UK, whether public, private or third sector can enter, regardless of size or industry. SEE WHO MADE THE STAGE IN 2019 Find out who reached the awards ceremony in 2019, and see if you could make the cut at the next Lloyds Bank National Business Awards. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understandsits customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with

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START YOUR ENTRY: THE 2020 AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN Start your entry: the 2020 awards are now open. The time has come to enter the 19th Lloyds Bank National Business Award and put your business success story centre stage. FIND OUT WHO WON IN 2019 Winner - Verastar Group (Etihad Topco) Verastar, is a leading, next-generation services company for the small business market. Through brands including kinex, Clear Business and sister company The Insurance Octopus, it is the only provider who can offer telecoms, broadband, mobile, gas, green electricity, water and insurance services ' with a unique one bill for all monthly services. MEET THE 2019 FINALISTS A long list of potential candidates is compiled throughout the year to identify exemplary industry leaders from four recession-defying organisations. James Timpson, Chief Executive, Timpson: Winner of this Category 2019. Anne Boden, CEO & Founder, Starling Bank. Chris Oglesby, Chief Executive, Bruntwood.

GARETH OAKLEY

Gareth is a trustee for the Lloyds Bank Foundation and Chairman of the UK Finance Corporate and Commercial board. Gareth has over 30 years of experience in banking and has run a number of large businesses within many of the Bank’s divisions including Retail Banking, Wealth Management and Commercial. Gareth was also formerly Chairman of the

WHO WON IN 2016?

Ashridge Executive Education Leader of the Year Award is the highest accolade to be presented at the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards and will go to an exemplary leader who has successfully led a strategy for outstanding performance. THE UK'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS The National Business Awards will be paused in 2021. It was a privilege for us to be able to recognise, honour and celebrate these remarkable businesses and their leaders, but the persistence of COVID has meant that the organisers, Informa, have had to put the event on

hold.

FIND THE RIGHT AWARD FOR YOU The Lloyds Bank Exporter of the Year Award. Recognising the successful British businesses that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth through exporting, this award focuses on all aspects of exporting and is looking for sustainable exporting

2020 | WINNERS

Winner - Mindful Chef. Mindful Chef offers health-focused recipe boxes to help people cook delicious nutritionally-balanced meals. Its high-quality ingredients are pre-portioned and sustainably sourced from award-winning British farms. Catering for all lifestyles, it offers one, two and four-person boxes and caters for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, flexitarian, vegetarian and pescatarian diets.

2020 | FINALISTS

Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with all stakeholders (customers, employees, etc.) and is

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Mercedes-AMG Petronas and Mindful Chef are among a host of altruistic enterprises recognised as the pinnacle of British business this afternoon as they were awarded with prestigious Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, which surprised viewers with a host of special guests including Lewis Hamilton MBE, Dame Joanna Lumley, Ruby Wax, Baroness Karren Brady and Kate Garraway. MEET THE AWARDS SPONSORS Official Travel Partner of The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards . In 1984, Sir Richard Branson looked at the UK aviation industry; “Air travel should be exciting and enjoyable”, he said, and like that, Virgin Atlantic was born. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Open to all organisations with a turnover lower than £25 million, this award goes to a business demonstrating strong, sustainable

growth. Enter now!

THE GIVE A GRAD A GO EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Have you achieved a significant increase in market share or won new clients due to an investment in your people? Has your transformation programme delivered the new customers and increased productivity as planned but also high levels of employee engagement? MEET THE SPONSORS: LLOYDS BANK The Lloyds Bank Small to Medium Sized Business Of The Year. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises those who have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, and is continually innovating to support future growth.

GWYNNE MASTER

Judge for The Lloyds Bank Exporter of the Year Award. Gwynne is responsible for the Lloyds Bank Trade business and runs Trade Sales, Product and Development THE UK'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS The National Business Awards will be paused in 2021. It was a privilege for us to be able to recognise, honour and celebrate these remarkable businesses and their leaders, but the persistence of COVID has meant that the organisers, Informa, have had to put the event on

hold.

FIND THE RIGHT AWARD FOR YOU The Lloyds Bank Exporter of the Year Award. Recognising the successful British businesses that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth through exporting, this award focuses on all aspects of exporting and is looking for sustainable exporting

2020 | WINNERS

Winner - Mindful Chef. Mindful Chef offers health-focused recipe boxes to help people cook delicious nutritionally-balanced meals. Its high-quality ingredients are pre-portioned and sustainably sourced from award-winning British farms. Catering for all lifestyles, it offers one, two and four-person boxes and caters for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, flexitarian, vegetarian and pescatarian diets.

2020 | FINALISTS

Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with all stakeholders (customers, employees, etc.) and is

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Mercedes-AMG Petronas and Mindful Chef are among a host of altruistic enterprises recognised as the pinnacle of British business this afternoon as they were awarded with prestigious Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, which surprised viewers with a host of special guests including Lewis Hamilton MBE, Dame Joanna Lumley, Ruby Wax, Baroness Karren Brady and Kate Garraway. MEET THE AWARDS SPONSORS Official Travel Partner of The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards . In 1984, Sir Richard Branson looked at the UK aviation industry; “Air travel should be exciting and enjoyable”, he said, and like that, Virgin Atlantic was born. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Open to all organisations with a turnover lower than £25 million, this award goes to a business demonstrating strong, sustainable

growth. Enter now!

THE GIVE A GRAD A GO EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Have you achieved a significant increase in market share or won new clients due to an investment in your people? Has your transformation programme delivered the new customers and increased productivity as planned but also high levels of employee engagement? MEET THE SPONSORS: LLOYDS BANK The Lloyds Bank Small to Medium Sized Business Of The Year. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises those who have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, and is continually innovating to support future growth.

GWYNNE MASTER

Judge for The Lloyds Bank Exporter of the Year Award. Gwynne is responsible for the Lloyds Bank Trade business and runs Trade Sales, Product and Development FIND THE RIGHT AWARD FOR YOU The Lloyds Bank Exporter of the Year Award. Recognising the successful British businesses that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth through exporting, this award focuses on all aspects of exporting and is looking for sustainable exporting

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The Awards Ceremony. Attended by 1,200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians and media representatives, the awards ceremony offers you a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas and celebrate with the UK’s top business leaders. DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCES Get these free resources to learn more about UK business success and growth, and how to craft the perfect awards pitch. BECOME THE NEW ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Celebrating potential, this Award recognises the UK’s moThe New Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates new business success stories and the potential of further growth and success. Enter now!st promising start-ups. Focusing on market opportunities, the model to capitalise on it, and the execution . THE LLOYDS BANK NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR This award recognises UK businesses that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth. Enter now! THE LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD The Leader of the Year Award is the highest accolade to be presented at The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, and will go to an exemplary CEO who has successfully led a THE GIVE A GRAD A GO EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Have you achieved a significant increase in market share or won new clients due to an investment in your people? Has your transformation programme delivered the new customers and increased productivity as planned but also high levels of employee engagement? IS YOUR FIRM THE NEXT LLOYDS BANK MID-MARKET BUSINESS OF Open to any publicly-listed company with a turnover between £25 million and £500 million, this award celebrates the UK's exceptional mid-market businesses. FIND OUT WHO WON IN 2019 Winner - Verastar Group (Etihad Topco) Verastar, is a leading, next-generation services company for the small business market. Through brands including kinex, Clear Business and sister company The Insurance Octopus, it is the only provider who can offer telecoms, broadband, mobile, gas, green electricity, water and insurance services ' with a unique one bill for all monthly services. MEET THE SPONSORS: VIRGIN ATLANTIC Virgin Atlantic was founded by Sir Richard Branson more than 30 years ago, after he decided the UK aviation industry needed shaking up. He wanted to make air travel exciting, stylish and enjoyable again. THE UK'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS The National Business Awards will be paused in 2021. It was a privilege for us to be able to recognise, honour and celebrate these remarkable businesses and their leaders, but the persistence of COVID has meant that the organisers, Informa, have had to put the event on

hold.

2020 | WINNERS

Winner - Mindful Chef. Mindful Chef offers health-focused recipe boxes to help people cook delicious nutritionally-balanced meals. Its high-quality ingredients are pre-portioned and sustainably sourced from award-winning British farms. Catering for all lifestyles, it offers one, two and four-person boxes and caters for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, flexitarian, vegetarian and pescatarian diets.

2020 | FINALISTS

Celebrating the contribution of mid-market businesses to the UK economy, this Award recognises businesses who continue to build on their success. Open to any company with a turnover of between £25m to �500m, who has demonstrated exceptional financial returns, strong growth and innovation strategies, and market prominence in its sector.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2020 winners are: Family-owned, 80-employee agent, distributor and manufacturer of packaging to over 5,000 B2B/B2C customers. Inspiring story of passionate and kind leadership following CEO Arjen Cooper-Rolfe’s take over following the death of his father, mother and brother. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understandsits customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with

all

2020 FINALIST ANNOUCEMENT FOR THE 2020 LLOYDS BANK The finalists of the 2020 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards were unveiled this morning as the programme’s organisers praised British businesses for their resilience, agility and innovation over the last 12 months, despite being faced with untold economic and MEET THE SPONSORS: LLOYDS BANK The Lloyds Bank Small to Medium Sized Business Of The Year. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises those who have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, and is continually innovating to support future growth.

GWYNNE MASTER

Gwynne is responsible for the Lloyds Bank Trade business and runs Trade Sales, Product and Development for SMEs, Middle Market, Large Corporate and FIs. She is relatively new to the UK and newer still to Lloyds Bank, having joined in Feb 2018 from Standard Chartered, where she was previously Head of the Europe and Americas FI Coverage

business.

GARETH OAKLEY

Gareth is a trustee for the Lloyds Bank Foundation and Chairman of the UK Finance Corporate and Commercial board. Gareth has over 30 years of experience in banking and has run a number of large businesses within many of the Bank’s divisions including Retail Banking, Wealth Management and Commercial. Gareth was also formerly Chairman of the ALLYSON STEWART-ALLEN Allyson Stewart-Allen is a member of the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards Advisory Board and a renowned educator, advisor, author, speaker and Non Executive Director. Her expertise in brand internationalisation and customised leadership development programmes is sought by broadcasters and global businesses alike. THE UK'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS The National Business Awards will be paused in 2021. It was a privilege for us to be able to recognise, honour and celebrate these remarkable businesses and their leaders, but the persistence of COVID has meant that the organisers, Informa, have had to put the event on

hold.

2020 | WINNERS

Winner - Mindful Chef. Mindful Chef offers health-focused recipe boxes to help people cook delicious nutritionally-balanced meals. Its high-quality ingredients are pre-portioned and sustainably sourced from award-winning British farms. Catering for all lifestyles, it offers one, two and four-person boxes and caters for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, flexitarian, vegetarian and pescatarian diets.

2020 | FINALISTS

Celebrating the contribution of mid-market businesses to the UK economy, this Award recognises businesses who continue to build on their success. Open to any company with a turnover of between £25m to �500m, who has demonstrated exceptional financial returns, strong growth and innovation strategies, and market prominence in its sector.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2020 winners are: Family-owned, 80-employee agent, distributor and manufacturer of packaging to over 5,000 B2B/B2C customers. Inspiring story of passionate and kind leadership following CEO Arjen Cooper-Rolfe’s take over following the death of his father, mother and brother. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understandsits customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with

all

2020 FINALIST ANNOUCEMENT FOR THE 2020 LLOYDS BANK The finalists of the 2020 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards were unveiled this morning as the programme’s organisers praised British businesses for their resilience, agility and innovation over the last 12 months, despite being faced with untold economic and MEET THE SPONSORS: LLOYDS BANK The Lloyds Bank Small to Medium Sized Business Of The Year. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises those who have maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, and is continually innovating to support future growth.

GWYNNE MASTER

Gwynne is responsible for the Lloyds Bank Trade business and runs Trade Sales, Product and Development for SMEs, Middle Market, Large Corporate and FIs. She is relatively new to the UK and newer still to Lloyds Bank, having joined in Feb 2018 from Standard Chartered, where she was previously Head of the Europe and Americas FI Coverage

business.

GARETH OAKLEY

Gareth is a trustee for the Lloyds Bank Foundation and Chairman of the UK Finance Corporate and Commercial board. Gareth has over 30 years of experience in banking and has run a number of large businesses within many of the Bank’s divisions including Retail Banking, Wealth Management and Commercial. Gareth was also formerly Chairman of the ALLYSON STEWART-ALLEN Allyson Stewart-Allen is a member of the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards Advisory Board and a renowned educator, advisor, author, speaker and Non Executive Director. Her expertise in brand internationalisation and customised leadership development programmes is sought by broadcasters and global businesses alike. FIND THE RIGHT AWARD FOR YOU The Lloyds Bank Exporter of the Year Award. Recognising the successful British businesses that have achieved the highest and most sustainable levels of international growth through exporting, this award focuses on all aspects of exporting and is looking for sustainable exporting

ABOUT THE AWARDS

Celebrating Businesses, Organisations and Individuals. The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards is the UK's flagship awards programme, recognising and rewarding excellence across all sectors. These awards are the ones to win – any company within the UK, whether public, private or third sector can enter, regardless of size or industry. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Register your interest. Want to showcase your business in front of a national audience? Has your company doing great things and you want to get recognised for it? The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards celebrate all types of businesses that have pivoted for their community, made the best out of 2020 and are looking to thrive. ENTER THE LLOYDS BANK SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this Award recognises the Small to Medium-Sized Business that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, understandsits customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership, demonstrated effective use of technology/digital media to engage with

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FINALIST WEBINAR: Watch On-Demand. On the 18 August, we are brought you Donna O'Toole, CEO, August - The Awards Consultancy alongside Awards Director, Sarah Austin, to help guide you through the National Business Awards 2020 judging presentations. THE INEWS PIVOT FOR PURPOSE AWARD The inews Pivot for Purpose Award recognises those UK businesses and organisations that have gone above and beyond to support our communities and key workers during the COVID–19 pandemic. Unlike other categories, it celebrates the extraordinary efforts of organisations who have provided essential services and equipment, supported our NHS and MEET THE AWARDS SPONSORS Sponsoring The LDC Growth Through Innovation Award LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. We have £1.2bn to invest in the next three years to partner with ambitious mid-market management teams across all sectors and regions of the UK economy. Sponsoring The Inflexion Entrepreneur of the Year Inflexion is a leading UK

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ENTER THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AWARD This award will recognise and celebrate the organisations leading the charge in this space, and those bringing AI to life to solve real business challenges. Judges will be looking for evidence of how your implementation of AI has improved business infrastructure and productivity overall alongside the creativity of the solution. GET EXPERT FEEDBACK FROM OUR JUDGES The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards is unique in the depth of expertise it draws on from its extensive judging community. As well as our Advisory Board who steer the judging selection process, and work to maintain the awards at the highest standards in the UK, our judges bring industry knowledge and category-specific skill sets to assess

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