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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Welcome to the second Southwark Business Excellence Awards Gala WELCOME FROM Dinner! Great food, dancing, charity fundraising and the presentation THE CHAMBER of the awards themselves – we have a great night ahead of us. We Travel anticipated last year that the campaign would become a borough Functional tradition and this year, the momentum shows no signs of abating. Health Medicine The Awards have shown that while Southwark might be London’s Provision of pre-travel Unique Functional Medicine preventive care and seeking to deal with chronic most historic borough, there is nothing backward in our business

consultation to help ensure coniditons by analysing lifestyle outlook. The sheer diversity, innovation and creative-thinking that our BANKSIDE LONDON 13.06.19. HILTON the health and safety of and delving deeper into your core shortlisted businesses have demonstrated is inspirational. travellers while abroad clinical imbalances Southwark Chamber of Commerce fosters and promotes this exhilarating entrepreneurial spirit, by offering a forum for local businesses to meet new prospects and potential suppliers. We help Sexual Health Wenee Health members promote their organisation and grow revenue through quality networking opportunities, and attending useful, informative sessions. Scrrning Scrrning Tonight, there can only be one winner in each of our categories but to Our private clinic, offers a We treat the individual We offer Wellness Tests at the have made it this far, through a rigorous process and facing incredible discreet and 100% conﬁdential Pharmacy as a screening testing service with a not just the symptom tool offering insight into root competition, means all those on our shortlist are simply outstanding. non-judgemental approach causes of chronic diseases I wish them the best of luck tonight and in the future, as they go from which are often complex strength to strength.

LES JOHNSON Walk-in Pharmacy Chairman, Southwark Chamber of Commerce GP Service Services Looking for a private We offer far more in addition GP practice near you? We to dispensing Private believe convenient access to Prescriptions and supply of a MICHAEL UNDERWOOD healthcare leads to a healthier wide range of medicines OUR COMPERE and happier nation Tonight’s host is popular TV presenter Michael Underwood, a former CBBC presenter and backstage host on the X Factor, as well as the British Soap Awards and The Zone. Originally a drama teacher, Michael won his role on CBBC after appearing on Gaby Roslin’s TV show, Whatever You Want. He fronted the popular children’s shows, From the Broom Cupboard and Planet Saturday, and many education, game and entertainment programmes. Moving away from children’s TV, Michael became showbiz reporter for Kamal Nathwani GMTV covering the MTV Awards and I’m A Celebrity, and has reported Pharmacist and Institute of Functional Medicine Certiﬁed Practitioner and presented on Surprise Surprise and Good Morning Britain. He’s competed in Dancing on Ice, All Star Mr & Mrs with presenter and partner Angellica Bell, and guest hosted The Wright Stuff. WWW.THEWELLNESSPHARMACY.CO.UK 43 Shad Thames, London SE1 2NJ | 020 3771 9927 03 We empower our students and apprentices to develop their employability across the board. WELCOME

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05 SPONSORED BY Southwark businesses are at the heart of our borough. From sole WELCOME traders and start-ups, to large businesses employing hundreds of staff, local businesses play a vital role in growing our local economy VIP DRINKS RECEPTION and creating jobs for local people. As a council we are committed to making Southwark a business friendly borough, which is why we are developing a range of initiatives for local businesses including access Willmott Dixon, the sponsor of tonight’s VIP Drinks women to improve their job prospects. Willmott Dixon to funding, business support and affordable workspace. Reception, is making a lasting impact on the London is also opening its doors to young people aged 18 to 25 Over the last month, Southwark Council has brought together Borough of Southwark. The ongoing work at Dulwich who would like work experience to launch their careers in BANKSIDE LONDON 13.06.19. HILTON young people from across the borough as part of the Open the Door Health Centre will bring together a range of community construction. project. Open the Door aims to understand what best motivates health and GP services under one roof, and follows the In 2017, the company won The Sunday Times’ Giving young people to link up with jobs and skills, and how businesses and

SOUTHWARK BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS SOUTHWARK major regeneration of the Bermondsey Spa area with Something Back award for its focus on strengthening skills providers can improve their current offer. After hosting four 2,000 homes, health services and open space. As well the fabric of society, and was placed 4th on The Sunday workshops over May, our young people will now present their views as these landmark projects, Willmott Dixon’s people Times Best Companies to Work For 2019. In 2018, they at the Southwark Business Awards and ask businesses and skills make a major contribution to enhancing their local were presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: providers to sign up. Young people are the driving force behind the communities. In Southwark, this included revamping Promoting Opportunity and with the Queen’s Award for future of employment in the borough, and we are very excited to show a centre for elderly people in Bermondsey, as well as Enterprise: Sustainable Development in 2014 and 2019. employers in the borough what our young people have to say. providing training and work experience to 10 vulnerable COUNCILLOR STEPHANIE CRYAN Cabinet Member for Jobs, Business and Innovation

CHARITY RAFFLE 2019 RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL GOOD CAUSES

Tonight we will be raising money for the chosen charities of the Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Sandra Rhule. There are a fantastic selection of prizes, generously gifted by supporters – many thanks to them for their donations. We do hope you support the raffle in aid of these extremely worthwhile local causes.

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