Previous Winners & Judges Feedback

Nakheel

Best Brand Development

Commenting on Nakheel, the winner in the Best Brand Development category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Well done to Dubai-based Nakheel, a master property developer, for producing brilliant new branding that positions it as a business that actively improves quality of life. The rebranding reflects Nakheel’s move away from being about concrete, towers and buildings, towards being a customer-centric organisation. To deliver the values of the brand and excellent customer service, all staff have undergone training. Nakheel can also be congratulated for achieving enormous success with its large-scale digital awareness campaign that has engaged stakeholders in the new brand proposition.”

PromoVeritas

Award for Export Growth

Commenting on PromoVeritas, the winner in the Award for Export Growth category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Not many companies can boast a 50% increase in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic but PromoVeritas is one of the few. Its role as a promotional verification expert adds integrity and trust to prize promotions. Due to an increase in the use of prize promotions across borders during the pandemic, PromoVeritas successful won several high-profile clients. Congratulations to PromoVeritas for attracting new clients and producing a massive spike in revenue, enabling it to expand further afield to the USA from the UK and Europe.”

SCIS Ltd

Best Health & Safety

Commenting on SCIS Ltd, the winner in the Best Health and Safety category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to South Coast Insulation Services Limited (SCIS) for prioritising health and safety across the organisation. Each area of the business has its own health and safety champion, reporting to senior management. All employees are encouraged to put forward suggestions on how safety can be approved, helping the company to operate in the safest way possible. With health and safety at the heart of SCIS, it has had a huge impact on performance, helping it to become a trusted partner to the big six energy companies in the UK.”

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ

The Work-Life Balance Award

Commenting on Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, the winner in the Work-Life Balance Award category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Well done to Abu Dhabi Police for introducing a brilliant wellbeing and quality of life framework that is producing higher staff retention levels, and increased happiness and satisfaction scores from staff. The comprehensive framework consists of work/life balance; learning and development; and positiveness and engagement; helping staff to boost their career opportunities and improve their health. By adopting positive thinking and improved work/life balance, Abu Dhabi Police is making staff feel valued, part of a team and more loyal.”

IGA – Istanbul Grand Airport

Best Staff Training & Development Programme

Commenting on Istanbul Grand Airport, the winner in the Best Staff Training & Development Programme category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Istanbul Grand Airport’s IGA Academy for introducing its sustainable internal trainer program that has produced a wide range of excellent corporate benefits. The progam uses the expert skills of existing staff to train others, reducing dependency on external institutions. Those who are experts can take part in training to develop themselves as trainers. The internal trainer program is entirely voluntary, and it has reduced the cost of training, eliminated the shortage of training experts and enabled trainer staff to become experts in their specialist area.”

PromoVeritas

Award for Export Growth

Commenting on PromoVeritas, the winner in the Award for Export Growth category, the chairman of the judges said:

“As one of the top agencies for running prizes, draws and competitions, PromoVeritas has developed a brilliant international reputation as the power behind the prize promotion and seen incredible growth in business coming from overseas. Working with a wide base of household name international brands, its expertise lies in having in depth knowledge of competition rules across the world and running cross border prize promotions. After winning business from a major international brand in 2023, PromoVeritas can boast that overseas work has almost doubled.”

Abu Dhabi Police Saif Bin Zayed Academy – Virtual Training Center

Best Innovative and Creative Use of Technology

Commenting on Abu Dhabi Police Saif Bin Zayed Academy, the winner in the Best Innovative and Creative Use of Technology category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Abu Dhabi Police Saif Bin Zayed Academy for revolutionising its training with advanced technologies, including virtual reality and simulation. The academy overcame many hurdles to implement the technology, but it was worth it. Abu Dhabi Police is now providing immersive, realistic, and safe training that has significantly reduced the cost and risks associated with physical training. Consequently, the introduction of advanced technology has increased employee interest and engagement; and produced brilliant satisfaction rates from users.”

Cargill Türkiye

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative

Commenting on Cargill Türkiye, the winner in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Cargill Türkiye for launching a Women Leaders of the Future Program, in collaboration with the Turkish Education Foundation, that is giving women access to education, putting them on the first rung of the career ladder. Since the program was launched in 2021, more than 200 women have already benefitted from the training. This is an impressive move by Cargill to improve gender equality and give women the opportunity to gain the confidence, skills and knowledge required to improve their social standing and economic prospects.”

Sabri Ulker Foundation

Best Corporate Social Responsibility

Commenting on Sabri Ulker Foundation, the winner in the Best Corporate Social Responsibility category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to the Sabri Ulker Foundation for publishing a series of books and audio books on healthy living and balanced nutrition that have reached an incredible 10 million people in Turkey. The company has also published a host of books on child development that were previously only available abroad and it has opened its own libraries to encourage more people to read. This is a brilliant initiative that is having a huge impact on the education and health of the Turkish nation.” ”

IGA – Istanbul Grand Airport

Best Corporate Social Responsibility

Commenting on Istanbul Grand Airport, the winner in the Best Corporate Social Responsibility category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Istanbul Grand Airport for planting the seeds of education and the seeds of afforestation with its unique sustainability project. Its Seed Project brings together training, women’s employment, aviation, and sustainability under the one umbrella. On completion of a training course, participants are sent seeds to plant and some are transported by an eco-drone to more remote areas to increase vegetation. This is an ingenious project that benefits staff, the aviation industry and tackles the climate change problem.” ”

White Horse Energy Ltd

Best Large Business

Commenting on White Horse Energy Ltd, the winner in the Best Large Business category, the chairman of the judges said:

“ is creating a storm in the market with its biomass fuel products. As people switch from fossil fuel to biomass fuel, White Horse Energy has transformed its operations with the addition of new management personnel and it has enhanced its sales team with customer service training to ensure it meets the unprecedented levels of demand from consumers and the wholesale trade. With energy prices rocketing, thanks to White Horse Energy for giving consumers a welcome clean and cheap alternative to traditional fossil fuel.” ”

Etihad Rail

Best Corporate Social Responsibility

Commenting on Etihad Rail, the winner in the Best Corporate Social Responsibility category, the chairman of the judges said:

“By establishing corporate social responsibility and sustainable strategies right at the start of the development of the United Arab Emirates’ new national rail network, Etihad Rail has secured the sustainability and success of the project. To keep in line with the principles of protecting the environment and to meet UAE’s target of net-zero emission by 2050, Etihad can’t be praised enough for taking pre-emptive action to regulate emissions from all locomotives and minimise fuel consumption. Congratulations to Etihad Rail for establishing a clear strategy to build a clean, efficient and modern railway network.”

Turing

Disruptor of the Year for Product or Service

Commenting on Turing, the winner in the Disruptor of the Year for Product or Service category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Turing for enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) technology services to help its clients reap the benefits of advanced AI systems. Its range of services across multiple industries helps clients recruit highly experienced developers, who are deeply vetted and ready to start work, and develop their own AI strategy to solve complex problems. Turing is a disruptor that has responded to the current market trends with a fresh approach to AI and revolutionised its clients’ operations with unmatched speed and efficiency.”

Asiacell

Best App

Commenting on Asiacell, the winner in the Best App category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Iraq-based telecoms company Asiacell for introducing a new highly successful app that is having a profound impact on the fortunes of the business. Uniquely, customers can view all their Asiacell accounts in a single application, sign up for rewards and e-shop on the platform. Support is provided by the app’s digital assistant and 24/7 live chat ensuring that customers receive prompt and efficient support, making them feel valued. Such is the success of Asiacell’s new app that it has increased customer engagement, leading to higher revenues and a star rating from clients.”

Etihad Rail

Best Place to Work

Commenting on Etihad Rail, the winner in the Best Place to Work Award, category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Etihad Rail for being an employer of choice by leading from the front. All staff have their objectives and goals aligned to the organisation’s overarching strategy ensuring the success of its ambitious project to transform rail transport across the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Staff and teams are also rewarded for excellent achievement. Consequently, Etihad has achieved a high Net Promoter Score and its employee satisfaction and happiness score has been a steady 92% for three years.”

Euro Accounting

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award

Commenting on Euro Accounting, the winner in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award, category, the chairman of the judges said::

“Congratulations to Euro Accounting for embracing diversity and showcasing the benefits of having a culturally and ethnically diverse company. The diversity of staff has helped the company build a niche business that supports clients to expand their cross-border business on either side of the English Channel. Diversity has also enabled the company to open offices in Paris, India, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. The talented team of twenty represents three continents, 10 ethnicities and 11 birth languages, helping the company to communicate with ease to a wide base of international clients.”

Ohso Technical Ltd

Best Small to Medium-sized Business

Commenting on Ohso Technical Ltd, the winner in the Best Small to Medium-sized Business category, the chairman of the judges said :

“Well done to Ohso Technical for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with expert IT outsourcing services enabling them focus on running their business. To keep its clients up and running, Ohso Technical is open for longer hours between 7am and 7pm and it offers each client their own customer success manager. Thanks to its brilliant service, Ohso Technical has seen incredible growth since its inception in 2018 and now has a staff of 70 people from just one and a strong client base.”

White Horse Energy Ltd

Best Consumer Delivery Service

Commenting on White Horse Energy Ltd, the winner in the Best Consumer Delivery Service category, the chairman of the judges said:

“As a champion for for bio-sustainability, White Horse Energy has super charged its consumer delivery service to meet demand as more people switch to biomass fuel from fossil fuel. Investing in customer service training for staff to develop their ‘soft skills’ was a brilliant move that has greatly improved White Horse Energy’s Net Promotor Score, increased sales and achieved a reduction in refunds. Congratulations to White Horse Energy for striving for perfection in customer service, helping it to grow in line with the upward swing in sales of biomass products.”

3 Heads Agency

Best Customer Focus

Commenting on 3 Heads Agency, the winner in the Best Customer Focus, the chairman of the judges said:

“Based on strong family values, 3 Heads Agency, run by three family members, has attracted a loyal base of customers by putting clients first before profit and setting high standards. The social media and personal branding agency works with some of the biggest brands and names; and is so confident that it can deliver exactly what the customer wants that it operates a two revisions only promise - that it hasn’t broken! Since its inception in 2018, customer focus has been at heart of the organisation, helping it to achieve fast growth and brilliant results.”

Etihad Rail

Best Innovation

Commenting on Etihad Rail, the winner in the Best Innovation category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Etihad Rail for the development of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national rail network that will act as a catalyst for economic growth in the region. The network connects main cities and industrial areas across UAE and will link into rail services across Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The environmentally sustainable network uses cutting-edge technology, and it is faster, safer, more reliable and energy efficient than any other existing rail service. The new transport system will transform logistics and trade, and domestic tourism; and open up endless possibilities.”

Euro Accounting

Outstanding Entrepreneur

Commenting on Euro Accounting, the winner in the Outstanding Entrepreneur category, the chairman of the judges said:

“With a host of experience working for a ‘big four’ accountancy firm and European and US multinationals, chartered accountant Mr Shabir Djakiodine founded Euro Accounting and has grown it into a thriving operation that helps clients with cross border business expand on either side of the English Channel. As Shabir speaks six languages and his staff are from a variety of cultural backgrounds, the company has been able to expand into Paris, India, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. Congratulations to Shabir for spotting a niche opportunity and being an accomplished entrepreneur.”

Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center

Commenting on the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, the winner in the Outstanding Support during Covid-19 category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center in United Arab Emirates for being ranked first in the Arab world as one of the safest countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Global Soft Power Index. The organisations were also ranked first globally in other indicators including vaccine distribution and availability of COVID-19 tests. Acting at great speed and efficiency, the Department of Health and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center are world leaders when it comes to protecting their population.” ”

Home Instead Windsor, Runnymede and West Spelthorne

Best Small to Medium-sized Business

Commenting on Home Instead, the winner in the Small to Medium-sized Business category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to Home Instead for providing a much-needed social service that offers personalised end-of-life care for the elderly in the comfort of their own home. What is extra special about Home Instead is that its flexible personalised service is designed to suit the needs of each person with one carer is allocated for each case, giving continuity and a more compassionate service. Set up in 2012, the company has seen steady growth and now has 16 office staff and 87 caregivers; and an impressive set of figures!”

3 Heads Agency

Family Business of the Year

Commenting on 3 Heads Agency, the winner in the Family Business of the Year category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to family-run 3 Heads Agency for achieving outstanding growth and attracting some of the most well-known brands and personalities for its personal brand development and social media business. Started by Ross Testa, when he was 21 years old in 2018, he first took on his father and sister, and now has a total staff of 18. Strong family values and ethics have helped the company stand out in a highly competitive field and build a business with long-standing clients. Staff, too, are treated like family members and enjoy a host of brilliant staff benefits.”