13 best businesses in Europe named out of 24,000 companies

European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM, at an exclusive awards ceremony in London last night. The ceremony was attended by leading business leaders, politicians, ambassadors and academics from across Europe.

RSM Malta is Malta’s only member firm of RSM International and has been established locally for the past 10 years.

The winning businesses achieved their success after 16 months in the largest, and one of the toughest, business competitions in Europe, which this year attracted over 24,000 businesses and generated over 170,000 votes from the public.

Business VIPs presented trophies to the 11 category winners of the competition, the ‘European Public Champion’, and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award.

"The calibre of this year's competition finalists is outstanding. The extraordinary entrepreneurialism, innovation and business success demonstrated by the Ruban D'Honneurs and the overall category winners shows how much can be achieved in challenging market conditions,” Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM, the 7th largest network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms said.

“At RSM, we believe it is important to champion business excellence as successful and thriving companies are an integral force in driving growth and stimulating economies. All those involved are a credit to their country and we wish them every success for the future.”

"RSM Malta is honoured to have assisted 8 Maltese entities to reach the EBA finals. Special mention goes to EcoGozo for being voted National Public Champion for Malta and to bmit Ltd for earning a Ruban D'Honneur in their respective category,” Deo Scerri, Managing Partner of RSM Malta said.

“We wish all the Maltese finalists more success in the future. At RSM, we believe that supporting companies in their quest for excellence is critical to achieving our business ambitions and to foster healthy relationships with our clients.”

The eight Maltese finalists were AppleCore Foods - The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €0-25m, AX Holdings - The RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award,  bit8 - The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €0-25m, BMIT - The Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €0-25m, CareMalta - The Award for Customer Focus, Deco Manufacturing - The RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award, ecoGozo - The Award for Environmental & Corporate Sustainability and Equiom - The RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award

“These brilliant businesses are the best of the best. They are adapting, innovating, achieving financial success and creating strong growth opportunities. Together they are forging a stronger business community in Europe and creating a better future for us all,” Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards, added.

The 11 category winners went through a process of written submissions, video entry judging and face-to-face interviews, and were shortlisted as one of 709 National Champions and 110 Ruban d’Honneur recipients before reaching the final.

In the 2014/15 competition, all EU member markets were represented plus Turkey, Norway, Switzerland, Serbia, Croatia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Their combined revenue exceeded €1.5 trillion, and together they generated profits of over 60 billion Euros and employ over 2.5 million people.

Supported since their inception by lead sponsor and promoter RSM International, the European Business Awards’ is now in its 9th year and its primary purpose is to support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe.

For further information about the entering the European Business Awards, the 2015 winners, and to download pictures from the evening, please visit www.businessawardseurope.com.