Kent Science Park

Kent Science Park is one of the fastest growing Science Parks in the UK. Its success and growth continues to make a major contribution to the regeneration of Swale.

The park is an inspiring business location for businesses involved in science, technology, environmental, ICT and knowledge economy sectors.

James Speck, Site Director at Kent Science Park said: ‘We are delighted to be able to champion enterprise in Swale by sponsoring the competition. We are also pleased to host the gala dinner and awards ceremony in October."

UHY Hacker Young

The Partners and staff at UHY Hacker Young, Chartered Accountants add value to new and established businesses by providing timely and relevant business management, taxation and accountancy services to clients throughout the South East.

Liz Jordan, Partner at the Sittingbourne office of UHY Hacker Young said: "We are pleased to be able to support the Swale Business Awards for a fifth successive year as the competition reflects the strength and diversity of business within this area."

Thomson Snell & Passmore

Thomson Snell and Passmore are delighted to be involved with the Swale Business Awards for the third year. The competition is a fantastic opportunity for local companies to showcase the diverse range of business success and talent in Swale.

Last year's awards proved to be a valuable lesson in what can be achieved through hard work, determination and a clear goal.

Congratulations to last year's winners. We are looking forward with anticipation to engaging with this year's participants.

Kent Regional News and Media

Editor of the Gazette Christine Rayner said: "We have supported the awards since they began and I have been consistently impressed by the number and variety of companies within Swale that have entered over the past four years. It illustrates brilliantly the diversity of the borough's business community in this lively and sometimes forgotten part of north Kent . 

"The awards are an ideal opportunity for businesses to have their work highlighted and recognised and I am delighted to be able to provide them with well-earned publicity."

Swale Borough Council

We want Swale to be one of the best places in the UK in which to live, work and invest. Therefore, the business awards demonstrate our commitment to supporting and helping businesses thrive in Swale.

We are pleased to be able to contribute towards and help organise the Swale Business Awards for the fifth successive year. Recognising companies and their contribution towards Swale's business community and the prosperity of the area is an important and worthy cause.

McLaughlin Hook

Mclaughlin Hook is yet again proud to sponsor the 5th Swale Business Awards. These awards each year recognise the diverse and excellent businesses that operate within Swale and we hope to continue to see a high calibre of businesses applying as with previous years. 

McLaughlin Hook helps small to medium sized businesses throughout Kent with their personal and commercial finances, independently of the banks, building societies and insurance companies and is fully committed to supporting businesses.

McLaughlin Hook offers a truly independent and integrated approach to commercial and personal finance, guaranteeing clients an excellent service and an ongoing level of support, second to none.

Shepherd Neame

Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer and operates 365 pubs across London and the south east. 

Located in Faversham, the family-run business produces award-winning ales such as Master Brew and Spitfire, and brews international lagers under licence. 

Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said: “We are pleased to support the Swale Business Awards and recognise companies that are key to the success of our borough. Their contribution to the local economy and community is invaluable, and their hard work should be rewarded.

University of Greenwich at Medway

Director of Regional Development for Kent and Medway at the University of Greenwich at Medway, Professor Alan Reed, who is also a trustee of the Sheppey Heritage Trust said: "The University has established itself firmly at its Medway location and now sees itself making its expertise and facilities available to the various communities in Swale.

"We are delighted to be supporting the Swale Business Awards and look forward to seeing the diverse range of entrants and working with some of them in the future."

Swale Heating

Swale Heating Limited is extremely pleased to support the prominent Swale Business Awards.  In what has been a difficult year for many, we feel it is important to celebrate the successes of businesses who continue to show drive, dedication and determination in Swale.

Swale Heating Limited has been established since 1972.  We are one of the largest, independently owned heating companies in the United Kingdom, and have acquired vast experience over the past 39 years to become a leading specialist providing services to both Social Landlords and Private Residents.

HSBC - The World’s Local Bank

HSBC Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the prestigious Swale Business Awards. The awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the success of local businesses during a particularly difficult year.

HSBC shares the aims of the awards in promoting our local businesses, their initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, green credentials and community links.

Our dedicated relationship managers and recently appointed international commercial managers will be happy to discuss opportunities for your business, both in Swale and in the larger international markets

McNealy Brown

McNealy Brown Limited has been based in the Swale area for over 20 years, providing specialist fabrication, structural steelwork and architectural metalwork to the Construction and Rail industries.

Recent major contracts have included the refurbishment of Victoria, Paddington and Kings Cross Station roofs on behalf of Network Rail, together with various works for London Underground as part of its Stations Upgrade Programme.

McNealy Brown Limited is pleased to continue its sponsorship of these awards to help recognise and promote other Swale based businesses..

IMM-PR

IMM is a dynamic Kent public relations consultancy servicing clients who have a regional, national and international reach.

We offer you a bespoke blend of services including media relations, copywriting, online PR, websites, publications, video, community relations and event management that can be combined in any way you like to help connect and communicate your company message to your target audiences.

We build your reputation by helping the media report the positive things you do and by distributing your content via various on-line platforms.