Coverage from sigmalive.com of the IN Business awards 2011 including the winners on the evening and video content.

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Eurokerdos reported yesterday on the winners of the 2011 Stelios Award For Business Co-operation in Cyprus.

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Cypriot newspaper Eurokerdos reports on a recent meeting between Stelios and the families of the 13 victims of the recent explosion in Mari, for whom the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation raised €90,000 in support.

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Two disabled entrepreneurs have won joint first prize for the 2011 Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK, a competition run by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability.

Rob Smith, 36, who has a spinal injury and uses a wheelchair, and Huw Thomas, 64, who has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, both saw off tough competition to win the prestigious award.

The initiative has been running for five years and recognises the achievements and unique challenges faced by disabled entrepreneurs. The two winners will benefit from £50,000 each to grow their business.

Sir Stelios said: “I would like to congratulate Rob and Huw on running successful businesses and displaying the drive, creativity and determination to reach the top and really fly. The £50,000 prize they have both received will ensure their businesses have an important boost for growth. Today, Rob and Huw join our community of entrepreneurs who are making a difference.

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Media Coverage
The Daily Express (9th January 2012)
The Nuneaton Telegraph (17th December 2011)


Stelios and the winning pair Rob Smith and Huw Thomas

 

Sir Stelios announcing the winners

Three outstanding entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for the 2011 Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK, a competition run by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability.

The disabled entrepreneurs - Ben Wolfenden, Rob Smith and Huw Thomas - saw off tough competition to make it to the final three of the prestigious award, which has been running for five years and recognises the achievements and unique challenges faced by disabled entrepreneurs.

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