Business and individuals have been recognised for their contribution to business life in London at a prestigious awards event sponsored by the Mayor of London.

The London Business Awards 2019 sponsored by the Mayor of London recognise the accomplishments of businesses and key individual over the past 12 months, celebrating the creativity and diversity of London business and ambassadors building London’s reputation.

Awards were made in three core categories: Growth, Social Impact and Ambassadors.

Growth awards were:

Highest Domestic Growth – to a business on the Mayor’s Business Growth Programme based on deals done, jobs created and investment raised and new products created – MODEL VILLAGE

Highest Global Growth – awarded to a business on the Mayor’s International Business Growth Programme, based on deals done, jobs created and investment raised and new products created, international markets entered and revenue growth – REVOLUT

Highest Growth – International Company – awarded to businesses the Mayor of London office helped to set up and thrive in London – THOUGHTWORKS

Ambassador awards were:

London Hero – awarded to shining stars in the London business community recognising an individual that has contributed significantly to help companies to thrive.

RUSS SHAW, FOUNDER OF TECH LONDON ADVOCATES AND GLOBAL TECH ADVOCATES

SARAH WOOD, BOARD DIRECTOR AND AUTHOR OF STEPPING UP

Paying it Forward –recognising an individual or organisation who constantly gives back and helps others within the business network, paving the way to enable those around them to succeed – MARK MARTIN, URBAN TEACHER

One to Watch – awarded to a rising star company disrupting the London ecosystem. Recognised for innovation fast growth and future success – EMOTECH

Social Impact awards were:

Global –recognising a company that has achieved a meaningful and impactful social change to tackle social challenges to drive change for good internationally – SALARY FINANCE

International Company – recognising a company that has achieved meaningful and impactful social change to tackle social challenges to drive change for good in London by an international company – CHARGEPOINT

Domestic – recognising a company that has achieved meaningful and impactful social change to tackle social challenges to drive change for good in London by a domestic company – MEETWO