E&S business awards launch
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00:00It's also a chance to say thank you for agreeing to sponsor the Express to Star Business Awards
00:06and for many of you acting as judges for a category as well.
00:10I know because I was out judging on Friday, it takes time and commitment and it's really appreciated.
00:17A special mention to Jan and also Simon Pegbard, I don't think he's here,
00:24who have also helped in the shortlisting, which I know is long.
00:28Half an hour's work?
00:31Yeah, a couple of days, we did it properly.
00:34We did it properly and we really appreciate your time.
00:38As I say, I went out on Friday with a couple from the Business of the Year category sponsor, MedSec.
00:43They're not here today because they've got board meetings,
00:46but I know they enjoyed the chats to get out and meet businesses.
00:49For someone like me who spends the majority of time sat in front of a computer,
00:53it's a real eye-opener to get a taste of how other businesses are run.
00:59We've listed three very different types of businesses, all equally inspiring in many ways
01:03and really difficult to judge and genuinely incredibly difficult
01:06to the extent that they only gave me their sponsor this morning of who their winner was.
01:10So I look forward to seeing you again at the Business Awards.
01:15We're very lucky to have this venue available to us for the evening.
01:18The halls, along with the Grand Theatre, which isn't too far away,
01:22it's really the crowning glory of this city.
01:25And for the millions spent on refurbishment,
01:27I know having come to the opening, the stage is original,
01:32so it's got all the scratches and divots from years ago.
01:35So if you think, if you get onto the stage, David Bowie, Robert Plant, Slade,
01:39all those kind of people have been on that stage.
01:42It really is history.
01:44They're on your feet.
01:46Thank you again for coming.
01:48I believe there's going to be a quick tour of the halls,
01:53if you fancy that at the end.
01:56I encourage you to get tucked into the food.
01:59And again, thank you for coming, and please carry on.