Atos Origin Named West Lothians Best Business
Livingston based Atos Origin has been named West Lothian's Best Business 2009.
The information technology firm were one of several West Lothian businesses to receive accolades at West Lothian Chamber of Commerce's recent prestigious Business Excellence Awards ceremony.
Atos Origin were presented with their award at the Houstoun House Hotel on Friday 27th November.
Steve Langmead, Vice President - Scotland at Atos Origin, said: "It's a real coup to win Best Business this year and we are absolutely delighted. We take pride in ensuring we have a balanced business that focuses on our customers, our people and the environment we work in.
"This award recognises the excellent commitment and focus of our team and I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate them all on this award and thank them for their efforts - we're all looking forward to a long future in West Lothian."
The award was sponsored by accountancy firm Springfords and presented by the firm's business growth specialist and partner Carol Wright. She said: "The quality of entries was extremely high and, despite the economic recession, it's wonderful to be able to recognise that some companies are not only thriving - they are excelling in the current economic climate."
The award for High Growth and Innovation, sponsored by West Lothian Chamber of Commerce, went to the Linlithgow based precision engineering company, Fasteq Ltd. Livingston business Star Net Geomatics Ltd was Highly Commended in this category.The Shona Sibbald Award for an outstanding woman in business went to Kim Walker of The Advance Consultancy.
The Entrepreneur & Best Business Start-up Award, sponsored by West Lothian Council?s Business Gateway, is made to a successful new business which has demonstrated entrepreneurial potential for long term business success and which provides a good role model for other start-ups.
The award, presented by West Lothian councillor Martyn Day, went to Platinum Recruitment Services, with AGR & Sons Highly Commended.
The Enterprising School Award, sponsored by Russell Europe, is presented to a school which has demonstrated and delivered commitment to innovation, creativity and enterprise in the curriculum. The award went to Seafield Primary School, with Balbardie Primary Highly Commended.
Eric Harton of Russell Europe said: "We are proud to be associated with the award for enterprise in schools and are delighted with the excellent high degree of commitment to enterprise which has been demonstrated by so many West Lothian schools."
A charity draw at the event raised over £1600 for Riding for Disabled at Oatridge College.
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