Clicars Spain SL is celebrating after winning The New Business of The Year Award at the Grand Final of the European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM, on 23 May in Warsaw, Poland.
Clicars Spain SL achieved success after a year-long journey in Europe’s biggest and most prestigious business competition. This year’s programme analysed 112,000 companies from 34 countries, spanning a wide range of industries and sectors.
At the exclusive event over 450 successful business leaders from across Europe came together with politicians, ambassadors and academics to celebrate the remarkable business achievement on show in Europe’s biggest and most prestigious business competition.
VIPs presented the trophies to the 12 category winners after a final live judging session, and a further Award was given to the ‘European Public Champion’; the overall winner of the public vote.
Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM International, long-term sponsors of the awards, said: “At RSM, we believe it is important to support and champion business growth in Europe. The successful companies at this event are a showcase of extraordinary entrepreneurialism, innovation and leadership and are each playing a part in driving growth in their economies. All those involved are a credit to their country and we wish them every success for the future.”
Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards said: “These companies are the gold standard for business excellence. They are also powerful examples of the growth potential for European business in today’s highly competitive global marketplace. They deserve their success and we wish them well.”
THE WINNERS
| Category | Winner | Country |
| The RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Charlie Hansson, Chas Visual Management | Sweden |
| The ELITE Award for Growth Strategy of the Year | John Paul | France |
| The Award for Innovation | Aker Biomarine | Norway |
| The Germany Trade & Invest Award for International Expansion | AquaBioTec | Malta |
| The Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness Award | Groupe SEB | France |
| The New Business of The Year Award | Clicars Spain SL | Spain |
| The Workplace and People Development Award | Neylons Facility Management | Republic of Ireland |
| The Customer and Market Engagement Award | Riwal | Netherlands |
| The Digital Technology Award | Prepaid Financial Services | UK |
| The Business of the Year Award with Turnover € 0 – 25M | BeMatrix | Belgium |
| The Business of the Year Award with Turnover €26M – 150M | Bonum | Norway |
| The Business of the Year Award with Turnover €150M + | Tomra | Norway |
| European Public Winner | True Potential | UK |
| The Chairman’s Selection Award | Childbase Partnership | UK |
The business competition began last year with over 112,000 business from 34 countries initially considered. Of those, 2898 businesses were then named ‘Ones to Watch’ in a list of business excellence published in December. After a further review from a panel of independent judges, 289 companies were announced as ‘National Winners’ for their countries, and finalists for the competition.
RSM firms provide audit, tax and consulting services to clients across the globe. Within Europe, RSM firms have experts in 43 countries who work as an integrated team, sharing skills, insight and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that is based on a deep understanding of clients’ businesses.
The European Business Awards’ primary purpose is to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe. Sponsors and partners include RSM, ELITE, Germany Trade & Invest, PR Newswire and Bureau Van Dijk.
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