SHANGHAI, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Finalists of the British Business Awards 2020 was announced at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai today. From an extensive list of exceptional candidates, 42 exemplary businesses and individuals were shortlisted and applauded for their excellent work demonstrating the spirit of innovation, enterprise and endeavour.
Ray Chisnall, Chairman of the British Business Awards 2020, said,
"The Awards are a joint effort by the British business community in China. We have seen in total 146 applications and many spectacular entries from a vast range of industries this year. It is a great testimony to the broad range of sectors in which British business is successfully operating in China and exporting to China, which proofs that British business in China continues to go from strength to strength.
We are also delighted to see a doubled number of applications for the Chinese Investor in the UK category. All great companies strive to grow and succeed and contribute to strengthening UK-China business relations."
Chris Wood, British Consul-General in Shanghai, said,
"It's a great pleasure to be here and to see a packed room here this evening, which I think is an excellent reflection of the importance of the British Business Awards.
Chinese economy is recovering well, and for businesses here in China, it is also going extremely well. After a challenging few months, it is a great time to celebrate the best of British and Chinese companies, of British and Chinese trade. I would like to congratulate all the nominees and I very much look forward to celebrating and hearing about the winners in October."
The British Business Awards 2020 Finalists (company name / last name by alphabetical order)
Innovation Award - Sponsored by bp
Sustainability Award - Sponsored by Houghton Street Consulting
Education Institutional Partnership of the Year Award
Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Sponsored by The British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai
Chinese Investor in the UK Award
British Exporter of the Year Award - Sponsored by China-Britain Business Council
Leadership Award - Sponsored by The University of Manchester China Centre
Best Employer Award - Sponsored by Smith+Nephew
Best Services Award - Sponsored by KPMG China
*Two companies tied for fifth place.
British Company of the Year Award - Sponsored by SpiraxSarco
The winners of this year's awards will be announced at a Gala Awards Dinner in Shanghai on 29 October. Early-bird booking will open on 4 September. For more information, please visit www.britishbusinessawards.cn.
