The Ernst & Young UK Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards have recognised the country's most outstanding business men and women.
Richard Harpin, CEO of Homeserve Plc, took the night’s premier award for the UK Overall Entrepreneur Of The Year.
E&Y honours top entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial spirit has been applauded as Homeserve collects the top gong
Accountancy Age, 08 Oct 2008
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Bob Keiller, of Production Services Network, took the business services award and Keith Neilson, of Craneware plc, received the science and technology award, while Geoff Ball, of CALA Group Limited, received the Special Award for his achievements spanning 30 years.
Mark Harvey, partner at Ernst & Young and leader of Entrepreneur Of The Year in Scotland said the recipients are deserving of the accolade bestowed upon them.
'The judges praised each of them for their charisma and entrepreneurial spirit,' he said.
The awards judges included Toby Coppel, managing director of Yahoo! Europe and Canada, and Nick Read, CEO of Vodafone UK Limited.
A full list of winners can be seen at here
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