KINGSTON BOROUGH
BUSINESS
AWARDS 2021
Celebrating the positive impact of local businesses across the Borough of Kingston with credibility, independence and pride www.kbba.co.uk On Wednesday July 7th, 2021, at Warren House, Kingston Chamber of Commerce were delighted to launch the new Kingston Borough Business Awards (KBBA). KBBA will recognise the innovation, vitality, creativity and resilience of local businesses, social enterprises and education in the Borough. Kingston has a distinctive independent, collaborative attitude for business growth, to ensure a healthier future. These new Awards will aim to reflect this spirit and will be truly local; locally delivered, locally procured for local businesses. Having not seen friends and partners at an event since March 12, 2020, this felt a poignant and special occasion. With uplifting speeches led by Forbes Low, CEO of Kingston Chamber of Commerce and followed by headline sponsor, Professor Steven Spier, Vice Chancellor of Kingston University; gold sponsors, Ian Thomas CBE, CEO of Kingston Council and Peter Mayhew Smith, Group Principal and CEO, South Thames Colleges Group, there was a very tangible warmth, enthusiasm and togetherness.
“ It’s really important that we are anchored in Kingston. Kingston’s success is our success. Kingston University is regularly ranked 1st or 2nd for graduate start ups and that is why I am particularly delighted that we are supporting the start up award.” Professor Steven Spier, Vice Chancellor Kingston University.
Above: Professor Steven Spier Left: Ian Thomas CBE Right: Peter Mayhew Smith
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