European Business Awards 2012

European Business Awards 2012

The European Business Awards (EBAs) is an independent Awards programme designed to recognise and promote excellence, best practice and innovation in the European business community.

Now in its 6th year, the Awards programme highlights and promotes examples of individuals and organisations that achieve outstanding results across a variety of disciplines and that set them apart as leaders in Europe. The three core values of the European Business Awards are Innovation, Ethics and Success. RSM International (RSMi) has sponsored the RSM International ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ category of the European Business Awards (EBA) from the very beginning.

Irish nominees

RSM Farrell Grant Sparks is encouraging Irish businesses and individuals to take part in the 2012 Awards. Entering the European Business Awards is free yet the benefits are substantial. The Awards offer individuals and businesses the opportunity to be associated and aligned with Europe’s leading commercial operators, and join an elite group of European businesses which has become key in networking and exploring new channels of business.

Categories available to enter

• The Employer of the Year Award
• The Award for Customer Focus
• The Award for Environment and Corporate Sustainability
• The Import/Export Award
• The International Growth Strategy of the Year Award
• The Chairman’s Selection
• The Infosys Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €0-25m
• The Infosys Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €26-150m
• The Infosys Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €150m or higher
• The RSM International Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• The UKTI Award for Innovation

How Irish businesses and individuals can enter the European Business Awards

To enter the European Business Awards  or to receive entry details please contact Aidan Scollard, Partner, RSM Farrell Grant Sparks by calling +353 (0)1 418 2000 or email eba@rsmfgs.ie.

Previous Irish winners and finalists

Terry Clune, founder of The Taxback Group, was named RSM International’s Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2010 European Business Awards in Paris. The Taxback Group was established in Dublin in 1996 to provide income tax refund services for students travelling and working abroad. The group has since grown and diversified to become a global financial and travel services provider. Last year’s Irish finalists also included companies such as Realex Payments, Aerogen and Unicarepharmacy.