Championing innovation, impact and business excellence across China
After months of rigorous applications and judging, the winners of the 2024 British Business Awards were announced last night during the Gala Ceremony at the Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai.
Organised by the British Chambers of Commerce across China, the biennial awards celebrate outstanding achievements and highlight the vital contributions of businesses and individuals fostering strong economic ties between the UK and China. Featuring nine categories, the 2024 Awards drew 110 impressive submissions from a wide range of industries. More than 50 outstanding businesses and individuals were shortlisted during the first-round judging. The newly introduced online voting element garnered nearly 1.16 million public views, further amplifying the reach and engagement of this momentum occasion.
Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG, British Ambassador to China
Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG, British Ambassador to China, said: “Business is a cornerstone of the UK-China relationship, and the British Business Awards are a testimony to British companies’ significant contribution to China’s development. Their achievements, successes and thriving eco-system also help drive economic growth and innovation in the UK.”
Kirsten Johnston, Chair of the 2024 British Business Awards
Kirsten Johnston, Chair of the 2024 British Business Awards, shared in her welcome remarks: “The British Business Awards, now in their 16th year, reflect the unwavering commitment of both British and Chinese businesses to driving progress, fostering collaboration, and making a lasting impact on our economies and societies. As we unveil the winners, I would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our 38 judges, who collectively contributed nearly 2,000 volunteer hours. Their hard work and expertise were critical to ensuring a rigorous evaluation process.”
Winners of 2024 British Business Awards
Innovation Award
– sponsored by The University of Manchester China Centre
Smiths Group史密斯集团
Sustainability Award
– sponsored by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Smiths Group史密斯集团
Social Impact Award
– sponsored by ASCEND IT
Reckitt China 利洁时中国
Education Partnership Award
– sponsored by The British Council
University of Nottingham Ningbo China宁波诺丁汉大学
Business Partnership Award
– sponsored by GE5 Education
Wellington College China 惠灵顿（中国）
Chinese UK Alumnus Award
– sponsored by BritCham Shanghai
Yinpeng Bao 鲍胤澎
OxSyns Biotech 津合生物
Inspiring Leadership Award
– sponsored by BritCham Shanghai
Capt. Simon Hibberd 何小伟
S.B. Submarine Systems Company Limited中英海底系统有限公司
Outstanding Contribution to the UK Award
– sponsored by BritCham Shanghai & China Chamber of Commerce in the UK
Agricultural Bank of China London Branch
中国农业银行伦敦分行
British Company of the Year Award
– sponsored by Smiths Group
[Large Company]
Jaguar Land Rover (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
捷豹路虎（中国）投资有限公司
[Medium Company]
Silverstream Technologies (Shanghai) Limited
修弗斯润亩科技（上海）有限公司
[Small Company]
The Hutong Education
北京融汇通旅行社有限公司
The Gala Ceremony was also graced by Matt Burney CMG, British Consul-General, Shanghai, Sohail Shaikh, British Deputy Trade Commissioner for China, Cat Sinclair-Jones, Director East China, British Council, Peter Burnett OBE, BBS, CEO, China Britain Business Council. They were joined by representatives from British and Chinese governments, businesses, and media organisations, alongside over 330 distinguished guests. The event was chaired by Jasmine Pang, Director of European Affairs at Phoenix TV.
2024 Awards are supported by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the British Council, China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), Scottish Development International, Invest Northern Ireland, and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the UK. For more information, please visit www.britishbusinessawards.org
