Winners of 2024 British Business Awards announced in Shanghai

The 2024 British Business Awards are announced during a gala ceremony at the Kerry Hotel Pudong in Shanghai on Nov 21. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The winners of the 2024 British Business Awards were announced on Nov 21 during a gala ceremony at the Kerry Hotel Pudong in Shanghai.

Organized by the British Chambers of Commerce, the biennial awards celebrate outstanding achievements and highlight the vital contributions of businesses and individuals fostering strong economic ties between the United Kingdom and China. Featuring nine categories, the 2024 awards drew 110 submissions from a wide range of industries as the newly introduced online voting element garnered nearly 1.16 million public views, according to the organizers.

Caroline Wilson, the UK's ambassador to China, called business a cornerstone of the UK-China relationship.

"The British Business Awards are a testimony to British companies' significant contribution to China's development. Their achievements, successes and thriving eco-system also help drive economic growth and innovation in the UK," she said during the ceremony.

Notable winners include Simon Hibberd, chief operating officer of S. B. Submarine Systems Company Limited, China's leading provider of subsea cable installation and maintenance services for Inspiring Leadership Award; Wellington College China for Business Partnership Award; University of Nottingham Ningbo China for Education Partnership Award, and Agricultural Bank of China London Branch for Outstanding Contribution to the UK Award.

This was the event's 16th edition.