Sheffield
Business Awards 2011

A Sheffield business based in the city for more than 125 years has pledged its support to the largest and most prestigious business awards in South Yorkshire.

P&A Receivables Services plc, one of the UK & Europe's most progressive credit management and debt collection service providers andpart of The P&A Group of Companies, is sponsoring the Excellence in International Trade Award at the Sheffield Business Awards.

Organised by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce in association with First for Business magazine, the awards have grown year on year and form a key part in the annual celebration of business achievement in the region for individuals, SMEs and larger organisations.

Now celebrating their tenth anniversary, the awards receive hundreds of submissions from a variety of organisations and see more than 1,000 people gather at the prestigious ceremony.

Jeremy Priestley, managing partner of The P&A Group of Companies, said: “Despite the economy, many Sheffield businesses are growing and innovating internationally, helping to position the city as a global force. This award category celebrates their achievements.Our own business has grown internationally with P&A Receivables acting for leading companies in Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.”

This year’s event, which will take place on 19 January at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, will have a sporting theme incelebration of the nation gearing up to London 2012, which is set to be the biggest sporting event ever to come to the UK.

Amanda Pilgrim, head of business development at Sheffield Chamber, said: “As a long established local business, P&A Receivables have been a huge part of the city’s business community for many years so we are delighted that they are showing their support to the Sheffield Business Awards.”

P&A Receivables Services joins a host of high profile organisations already signed up as sponsors, including headline sponsor Elevation Recruitment, with Wake Smith, Napoleons Casino and Owlerton Stadium also pledging their support.

Tickets are now available for the Sheffield Business Awards. Individual tickets are priced at £82.50 + VAT, a table of ten is available for £792 + VAT and a table of 12 can be purchased for £924 + VAT.

For more information or to book a place, visit www.sheffieldbusinessawards.org.uk or call (0114) 201 8930/8899.