Event report
Franco-British Business Awards 2023
A crowd of over 270 business leaders and distinguished guests attended the French Chamber’s annual Franco-British Business Awards on 15th November.
The ceremony saw five companies and two individuals rewarded for their special efforts to support people and communities, build inclusive and diverse workforces, make progress on climate action, and nurture the Franco-British relationship.
Fabienne Viala, President of the French Chamber of Great Britain, welcomed attendees to the ceremony and drew attention to its special significance.
The winners this year
The first of this year’s winners to be announced was Decathlon UK, who took home the Community Impact Award.
The second of this year’s winners to be announced was Blick Rothenberg, who took home the Fostering Future Talents Award.
The third of this year’s winners to be announced was HSL Technologies (HySiLabs), who took home the SME of the Year Award.
The fourth of this year’s winners to be announced was Make Me Feel Ltd T/A The French Pharmacy, who took home the Franco-British Collaboration Award.
The fifth of this year’s winners to be announced was OVHcloud, who took home the Circularity Champion Award.
Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Pascal Boris CBE and Peter Alfandary.
140th Anniversary President’s Award was given to Hotel Café Royal.
The French Chamber extends its thanks to the sponsors of each of this year’s award categories:
- Community Impact Award: Dassault Systemes
- Fostering Future Talents Award: Airbus
- SME of the Year Award: Valtus
- Franco-British Collaboration Award: EDF
- Circularity Champion Award: Société Générale
- Lifetime Achievement Award: International SOS
Find more about the winners here.