Young Icebreakers, British Companies and Chinese Media Partners Join the British Business Awards
BEIJING, Aug. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The British Business Awards in China has opened a new category, attracted substantial entrants, and the participation of major Chinese media groups which together will make the inaugural event a significant demonstration of the extensive partnership and friendship between China and the United Kingdom. The Awards, led by the British Chamber of Commerce, are being held on November 6th 2008 in Beijing to recognize innovation, enterprise and endeavour by British and Chinese in the fields of business, education and corporate social responsibility. Due to the addition of the new Award and additional sponsorship the entry deadline has been extended to August 31st.
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Old Pioneers Recognize Young Icebreakers
First engaged with commercial ties with China in 1953, the influential 48 Group continues its tradition of bringing the two nations closer with the creation and sponsorship of the Young Icebreaker category. The award will reward the efforts of a young British or Chinese professional in promoting relations between China and Britain.
Stephen Perry, Club Chairman of the 48 Group, said, “The 48 Group has been highly involved in the creation of lasting business links between our two countries. We are very pleased to be able to continue this tradition in 2008 with our support for The British Business Awards.”
Jardine OneSolution Supports the Hunt for Innovative Products and Services
Jardine OneSolution, a leading IT product distributor and service provider in Asia, has thrown its support behind the BBA by becoming the official sponsor of the Innovative Product/Service of the Year Award. With innovation becoming an increasingly important business component in today’s world, this award will no doubt be a coveted asset to any company that is being awarded.
Thomas Wan, Managing Director of Jardine OneSolution (China) Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for rewarding innovation, “As a leading IT product distributor and service provider in Asia, Jardine OneSolution is recognised for its commitment to innovation. This is a great opportunity for us to reward the individual or team who has been supremely innovative in the creation of a product or service.”
Champions of British Business Compete
Over the last three months, the Awards have attracted many industry heavyweights to join the race to be the “Best of British”. British brands including British Airways, Rolls-Royce, Standard Chartered, Dyson, Arup and GlaxoSmithKline have entered to compete in the categories of Company, Entrepreneur, Product and Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year.
Many Chinese who have studied in the UK have also entered the Alumnus of the Year Award, a category created by the British Council to recognize the achievements of the 160,000 Chinese who have studied at British institutions.
Imagine, a leading event-planning company in Asia-Pacific, have also come on board to plan the November 6th ceremonies. British-born Client Services Director Ashley Redsell said, “The Imagine team is tremendously excited about the opportunity to help deliver a programme that will truly represent the Best of British!”
Chinese Media Partners to work with the Awards
Respected business publications China Business Journal, Staffers, Business Management Review, China Economics, V-Marketing and 21st Century People have all become official media partners creating a new level of cooperation between the Chinese and British business communities.
Entry Deadline extended
Applicants can enter the Awards until the 31st of August, an extension granted by the Panel of Advisors due to the addition of the Young Icebreakers Awards and support of Jardine OneSolution. Entrants are able to register online at http://www.britishbusinessawards.cn .
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Supporting Quotes
“It’s an honour to be the official media partner of the British Business Awards. The British Chamber of Commerce is building a very good platform to encourage communications between the British business community and other business groups in China. We are pleased to help promote the British Business Awards and to help British business succeed in China.”
-- Mr. Ren Changchun, editor-in-chief of 21st Century People
“We are pleased the four publications under the China Business Media Group have become the official media partners of the British Business Awards. The Awards will be a an excellent opportunity to champion the best of business.”
-- Mr. Wang Lipeng, vice-editor-in-chief of the China Business Journal, editor-in-chief of Business Management Review and editor-in-chief of Staffers
“I think the BBA is a very good event. We are pleased to participate and to promote communications between Chinese and British businesses.”
-- Mr. Li Hanfei, general manager of V-Marketing magazine
About the Awards
The British Business Awards is organised by the British Chamber of Commerce, Beijing, to recognise and reward people who are building businesses and brands in China through innovation, enterprise and endeavour. The British Business Awards will be held on 6 November 2008 in Beijing.
More information can be found at http://www.britishbusinessawards.cn .
The British Embassy
British Embassy in Beijing is one of Britain’s largest overseas Embassies and aims to promote the interests of the United Kingdom and contribute to a strong world community. For more information, please contact Mr. Douglas Matheson at douglas.matheson@fco.gov.uk
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment aims to enhance the competitiveness of companies in the UK through overseas trade and investments and attract high level of quality foreign direct investment to the UK. For more information, please contact Mr. Doug Matheson at douglas.matheson@fco.gov.uk
British Chamber of Commerce in China
British Chamber of Commerce in China is an independent, not-for-profit membership-based organisation with over 2000 members nationally that provides connectivity for British Business in China. For more information, please contact Ms. Kate Alden at marketing@pek.britcham.org
British Council
British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. For more information, please contact Ms. Jazreel Goh at Jazreel.Goh@britishcouncil.org.cn
China-Britain Business Council
China British Business Council, with over 1000 members globally, is the UK’s leading organisation helping British companies do business in China. For more information, please contact Mr. Brian Outlaw at brian.outlaw@cbbc.org.cn
Confederation of British Industry
The CBI is an independent, business-funded organisation with over 350 members in China, representing multinationals, SMEs and sector organisations via its Beijing, Brussels, Washington and the UK offices. For more information, please contact Mr. Guy Dru Drury at guydd@cbi.org.uk .
