Sponsors

PricewaterhouseCoopers are delighted to once again be the headline sponsor for the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

Having successfully operated in the region since opening in 2004, we fully appreciate the importance of the Gatwick Diamond as an economic region and of the awards in recognising and rewarding the achievements of businesses who operate within it.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Gatwick is a full service office providing a wide range of assurance, tax and advisory services which support businesses in the region.

For further information please contact Nick Jones 01293 566000

www.pwc.co.uk/gatwick

Barclays Commercial Bank provides banking services to 81,200 organisations with an annual turnover of more than £1m. Customers are served via a network of relationship and industry sector specialists, which provides solutions constructed from a comprehensive suite of banking products, support, expertise and services, including specialist asset financing and leasing facilities. Customers are also offered access to the products and expertise of other businesses in the Barclays Group.

www.barclays.co.uk/commercial

Gatwick is the busiest single-use runway airport in the world, the second busiest in the UK and the sixth largest in Europe. As the UK's leading leisure airport, it serves around 33 million passengers each year with flights to more than 200 destinations in 90 countries.

With an investment programme of nearly £1 billion over five years to 2013, Gatwick is set to be transformed into one of the world's best airports.

As a major international gateway, Gatwick plays a significant role in enabling trade and business, particularly inward investment. It is also a major economic driver for the south-east region, generating around 23,000 on-airport jobs. It is estimated that an additional 4,000 people are employed off-site in roles directly related to the airport's operation and indirectly, Gatwick creates around a further 9,000 jobs.

In 2008 Gatwick signed a legal agreement with West Sussex County Council and Crawley Borough Council which demonstrates commitment to grow the airport to handle around 40 million passengers a year, while balancing its economic and social benefits with its environmental impacts.

The agreement underpins the important relationship that Gatwick has with its local authorities with responsibility for planning, environmental management and highways.

We are committed to operating Gatwick as a safe, secure and responsible airport business for all our passengers, airlines, staff, local communities and other stakeholders.

"London Gatwick Airport is delighted to sponsor the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2010 that recognise and celebrate the achievements of the best of businesses across the Gatwick Diamond region.

Companies face many challenges in the current climate and we are delighted to support an award scheme that encourages quality, customer service, innovation and the ability to compete for and win business in today's marketplace.

We are delighted to be associated with this prestigious ceremony that highlights the region's business excellence and we congratulate all of this year's winners." - Andy Flower, managing director of Gatwick

www.gatwickairport.com

Crawley Borough Council is 1 of only 12 councils in the UK to have been awarded the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), an internationally recognised environmental accreditation. It is a powerful marketing tool. People often ask, "What is the Council doing to protect the environment?" EMAS is proof of our commitment.

In addition, we run the Green Business Programme externally. This is free and available to any size organisation from any sector based within Crawley. The Benefits:- Identifying and reducing your environmental impacts - Achieving substantial financial savings, through energy, waste and water reductions - Avoiding the costs of fines by complying with the law - Keeping ahead of the market.

The Green Business Programme from Crawley Borough Council helps Crawley businesses adopt environmental practices that are sustainable as well as profitable, by offering free services such as site visits, newsletters, events and workshops.

"This is an excellent service, providing the advice and information necessary to help improve business performance" - BAA Gatwick Ltd.

www.crawley.gov.uk/gb

Cadia is the Gatwick Diamond Business Association bringing it's members the best opportunities to grow their businesses whilst lobbying for economic growth in the Gatwick Diamond.

www.cadia.org.uk

The Gatwick Diamond Initiative was formed as a business-led partnership involving a wide range of stakeholders with the vision to create an internationally recognised business location achieving sustainable economic growth. The Initiative's recently published Future Plan sets out our plans to become one of the UK's leading economic sub regions with a world class airport at its heart. By 2016 there will be a flourishing, knowledge driven economy encouraging innovation, creativity and enterprise - all this in an area that also offers a great quality of life.

"The Initiative is delighted to sponsor the Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception again this year to demonstrate our joint commitment with Cadia to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth in the Gatwick Diamond ".
Paul Gresham, Chairman of the Gatwick Diamond Initiative.

www.gatwickdiamond.co.uk

Basepoint specialises in the development and operation of managed business centres, with 25 centres across the South and Midlands providing comprehensive accommodation and support infrastructure packages to new and early-stage companies within a supportive and secure environment. As part of grant-making charity The ACT Foundation its profits go directly towards enhancing the quality of life of people in need, particularly the mentally and physically disabled.

www.basepoint.co.uk

Central Sussex College is at the forefront of providing responsive and flexible skills training in the Gatwick Diamond area and is proud to sponsor the Commitment to Developing People Award at the inaugural Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

www.centralsussex.ac.uk/employers

At EDF Energy Networks we run a centre of excellence for the management of power networks to meet the challenge of distributing electricity in the most secure, safe and sustainable way. We are proud to serve millions of households and businesses who rely on the electricity we distribute every day, whilst also developing innovative solutions for airports, railways and other major organisations. Our aim is to demonstrate to all our customers, and to our regulator Ofgem, that we are the best networks operator in the UK.

www.edfenergy.com

Veolia Environment is the world leader in environmental services. With operations on every continent and more than 336,013 employees, we provide customized solutions to meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers in four complementary segments: water, environmental services, energy services and passenger transportation. Veolia Environnement recorded revenue of 36.2 billion euros in 2007.

www.veolia.com

The Gatwick Green Consortium comprises the Prudential Assurance Company, The Crown Estate and Wilky Property Holdings. In line with the aim of the Gatwick Diamond initiative to provide sustainable economic growth in the region the Consortium is consulting on the feasibility of developing a world class, internationally accessible, high performing business and knowledge transfer campus on more than 150 acres of land under the Consortium's control between the Airport and the M23 motorway at Gatwick.

www.wilkyproperty.co.uk

The Hilton London Gatwick is one of the largest hotels outside London, with 821 bedrooms and 25 meeting rooms. A major redevelopment programme in late 2009 has resulted in a total refurbishment of the main lobby as well as Amy's Restaurant and Bar. The perfect location for your business meeting, social event or just somewhere to stay before your flight!

www.hilton.com/gatwick

Rawlison Butler LLP is a leading commercial law firm providing imaginative, practical and workable solutions to their clients in the areas of corporate/commercial, employment, commercial disputes, real estate and private client. Our experienced teams of lawyers work in partnership with their clients in order to understand their business enabling them to provide a high standard of legal advice which takes into account the broader commercial picture.

www.rawlisonbutler.com

UK Trade & Investment is the government organisation that helps UK based companies to succeed in international markets. We offer new and experienced exporters free tailored, impartial and expert advice on winning business overseas. We can provide access to a network of experienced, impartial advisers and to export experts in locations worldwide. You can also benefit from, individual sales leads, tailored market research, internationally focused training and events and financial and practical support.

Contact us on 08452 789 600, email info@uktisoutheast.com

www.uktisoutheast.com

The University of Brighton has evolved from the needs of the town in which it was established 150 years ago. With the growth of the city our university continues to contribute significantly to Brighton and Hove's social and economic life. This approach has been extended to Eastbourne, Hastings and in the future, hopefully to the Crawley and Gatwick area. One of the biggest employers in Brighton and Hove with over 2,500 staff, the university boasts more than 20,000 students and contributes £330m to the regional economy. The university's research responds to our unique local economy and our academics are working with business to transfer knowledge.

www.brighton.ac.uk