BathEmpire

NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNER

Posted on 15. Nov, 2012 by BathEmpireDavid in Our News

The head of BathEmpire.com has picked up a prestigious accolade at the 2012 National Business Awards in partnership with Orange.

Chris Li, CEO of BathEmpire.com, was presented with the Small Online Business of the Year on behalf of Luxury For Less at a gala dinner hosted by Sky News presenter Jeff Randall.

Chris founded Luxury For Less, a leading multi-channel online retailer of bathroom equipment, furniture and accessories, in 2006 and went on to launch BathEmpire.com to supply directly to the public three years later.

The National Business Awards judges said: “Led by an inspirational, dynamic, driven and utterly focused leader, Luxury for Less has developed a multi-channel model that is delivering outstanding and profitable growth.”

Chris said: “We are thrilled to have won such a prestigious award. Luxury For Less has enjoyed phenomenal growth since being founded in 2006 and it is a huge honour for our success in developing it as a leading online bathroom specialist to be recognised by the National Business Awards.”

Recognising excellence, innovation and ethics in UK plc, the 11th annual National Business Awards were opened with a video address from the Prime Minister and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander also addressed the 1,200 business leaders. Other influential attendees included Sir Roger Carr, Chairman of Centrica, and president of the CBI and Chair of Judges, Baroness Virginia Bottomley.

Prime Minister David Cameron described British business as being in a ‘global race’ and commented: “It is people like you who are helping us lift our economy out of a very difficult time and who’ll help make sure that Britain doesn’t just compete in this global race, but really thrives in it. I want to thank-you for everything you’re doing and I want to congratulate everyone for being recognised at the National Business Awards.”

Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said: “The Government is delighted to support this year’s National Business Awards.  As a celebration of the very best in British business, they are a valuable opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of UK companies – from micro businesses to multi-nationals – in achieving the success which drives economic growth.”

Martin Stiven, Vice President of Business at EE, the company that runs Orange and T-Mobile and EE, the new superfast 4G brand, said: “Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. The entries are truly remarkable and demonstrate the considerable breadth of inspirational companies that we have in Britain today. They are shining examples of how industry champions are pushing this nation forward with bold innovation and impressive leadership, both of which we believe strongly about at EE.”

Alex Evans, Programme Director of the National Business Awards, said: “Attracting household names, and those aspiring to be; the National Business Awards are the accolade of choice for those seeking the highest recognition – whether it’s to attract talent, investment, new customers or media attention.”

The National Business Awards supports Help for Heroes, a charity that offers support and advice for wounded soldiers.