The Malta Independent on Sunday
Aquabiotec from Malta wins prestigious European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM
AquaBioTec from Malta is celebrating after winning the Germany Trade & Invest Award for International Expansion at the Grand Final of the European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM, on 23 May in Warsaw.
AquaBioTec achieved success after a year-long journey in Europe’s biggest and most prestigious business competition. This year’s programme analysed 112,000 companies from 34 countries, spanning a wide range of industries and sectors.
At the exclusive event, over 450 successful business leaders from across Europe joined politicians, ambassadors and academics to celebrate the remarkable business achievements on show.
VIPs presented trophies to the 12 Category winners after a final live judging session, and a further award was given to the ‘European Public Champion’ – the overall winner of the public vote.
Whilst congratulating AquaBioTec for their achievement, RSM Malta Managing Partner Maria Micallef said: “As one of Malta’s leading audit, tax and advisory firms, we are delighted to have facilitated AquaBioTec’s participation in the European Business Awards. Our country boasts a wide range of talented economic players and our role in the European Business Awards is to encourage local firms to come forward and showcase their success on one of the largest European recognition platforms with an opportunity to gain visibility, credibility and recognition for their hard work.”
Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM International, long-term sponsors of the awards, said: “At RSM, we believe it is important to support and champion business growth in Europe. The successful companies at this event are a showcase of extraordinary entrepreneurialism, innovation and leadership and each are playing a part in driving growth in their economies. All those involved are a credit to their coun- try and we wish them every success for the future.”
European Business Awards CEO Adrian Tripp said: “These companies are the gold standard for business excellence. They are also powerful examples of the growth potential for European business in today’s highly competitive global mar- ketplace. They deserve their success and we wish them well.”
The business competition began last year, with over 112,000 businesses from 34 countries initially being considered. Of those, 2,898 were then named ‘Ones to Watch’ in a list of business excellence published in December. After a further review from a panel of independent judges, 289 companies were announced as ‘National Winners’ for their countries, and finalists for the competition.
RSM firms provide audit, tax and consulting services to clients across the globe. Within Europe, RSM firms have experts in 43 countries who work as an integrated team, sharing skills, insight and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that is based on a deep understanding of clients’ businesses.
The European Business Awards’ primary purpose is to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe. Sponsors and partners include RSM, ELITE, Germany Trade & Invest, PR Newswire and Bureau Van Dijk. For further information about the European Business Awards and RSM please go to www.businessawardseurope.com or www.rsm.global and follow us on twitter at @rsmEBA