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Examiner Business Awards 2017. Business of the Year Andy Thornton Ltd. Managing director Charles Tolley (centre with trophy) with staff members and Alisdair Straughan (front, third left), director of communications and PR at category sponsor Fantastic Media Andy Thornton Ltd, which was recognised for its business supplying furniture, lighting and interiors to retailers and hospitality venues – with clients including Morrisons, Center Parcs, Hugo Boss, Flamingo Land and Celtic Manor Golf Resort.

Among its other prestigious contracts, the firm installed a 30-metre stained glass and steel dome at the Four Seasons Hotel at 10 Trinity Square overlooking Tower Bridge. Paulton Park, home to Peppa Pig, commissioned Andy Thornton to design, manufacture and install a Japanese pagoda and entrance gates for its new Japanese gardens.

A spokesperson for the category sponsor said: “Fantastic Media is proud to be one of the fastest growing integrated marketing agencies in the North of England – creating leads, stimulating investment and mobilising customers through brand creation, marketing campaigns and digital strategies for businesses across a range of sectors.

“Over the past 12 years, we have positively embraced the changes that have come with the progression of the digital space in order for us to become experts in them.

“We believe that when businesses work together, we can achieve amazing things.

“We are delighted to be this year’s Examiner Business of the Year Award sponsor and join you in celebrating and recognising those businesses that have achieved amazing things over the past 12 months. The team at Fantastic wish you all the best of luck.”