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Pioneering firms sought for innovation award

31 August 2007

Dorset Business Awards winners for 2006, Invotek

Organisers of the 2007 Dorset Business Awards are searching the region for exciting breakthroughs to be considered for this year’s Innovation Award.

Sponsored by BU and the Institute of Directors, the Innovation Award recognises Dorset-based organisations that have successfully launched or implemented an innovative product or service within the last two years.

Professor Nick Petford, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) at BU said: "As the demands on businesses are increasing, success is often marked by innovative and creative solutions which meet customers' needs. Organisations that can innovate are those that know how to harness the knowledge and creativity of their staff to force the pace in their chosen field.

"Dorset has many diverse examples and we are looking for those that do this best, and thereby contribute to the development of the knowledge-based economy in the region. Through this award, BU and the Institute of Directors seek to recognise Dorset’s best innovators."

Last year’s Innovation Award was presented to Poole-based Invotek (formerly Pooleline Systems). The company successfully demonstrated innovation and responsiveness to change with the introduction of a unique form of environmentally friendly ‘Strawboard’ for partitioning systems.

Commercial director at Invotek, Simon Coleman, said: "Winning the Innovation Award generated a tremendous sense of pride in our company among all staff, and, in so doing increased confidence and productivity".

Businesses can submit an entry online at www.dorsetbusinessawards.co.uk External Link . This year’s entry deadline is 21 September 2007.

For further information about the Awards, or to purchase tickets for the Gala Dinner, please contact Shirley Ewart on (01202) 714802.

Ticket prices are £65 each (plus VAT) or £585 (plus VAT) for a table of ten.