The time to recognize the scriptwriters of the India story was perfect. On a day the Sensex rallied past the 18,000 mark, a power-packed jury comprising six of India Inc’s leading decision-makers selected the winners of Business Standard’s annual corporate awards for excellence.
The jury made the selection process look easy and took just over an hour to arrive at decisions based on a shortlist prepared by the Business Standard Research Bureau. That was remarkable, considering they had to pore over reams of data and select not only the CEO of the Year, but also achievers in other categories: public sector undertakings, multinational companies and small and medium enterprises. The pleasant surprises thrown up by the data and their discussions prompted the jury to opt for a Company of the Year category for the third year in a row.
The consensus was it was a consumer story all the way — over 90 per cent of companies that made it to the initial shortlist were in consumer-facing businesses. “The data proved once again that India’s consumer story is intact,” said ICICI Bank and Infosys Chairman K V Kamath, head of the jury.
The corporate awards will be given away in Mumbai next month.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
QUMAS Receives GRC Technology Innovation Award
Today QUMAS announced that its ComplianceSP platform, which leverages Microsoft SharePoint 2010, received one of the GRC Technology Innovation Corporate Awards from Corporate Integrity, a leading GRC strategy advisory firm.
The GRC Technology Innovation Award recognizes new and innovative technologies that transform the way that companies manage governance, risk, and compliance. Corporate Integrity received dozens of nominations for the corporate awards, but only selected ten recipients.
QUMAS ComplianceSP on SharePoint 2010 combines the power of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 with the proven regulatory domain expertise of QUMAS. It integrates seamlessly with the wider Microsoft environment, including Office, Outlook, Silverlight, and other elements of the Microsoft technology stack. Coupled with preconfigured solutions for managing documents, processes, people and tasks, ComplianceSP on SharePoint 2010 delivers an innovative solution that can manage a wide range of compliance activities on the latest technologies. Also QUMAS ComplianceSP is fully web-based, ensuring anytime/anywhere access to critical compliance activities, all secured by role and permission based access.
"I have commented in the past that Microsoft has become the dominant GRC solution provider due to the wide spread use of Excel, Word, Exchange, and SharePoint," said Michael Rasmussen, founder of Corporate Integrity. "These technologies lack the built-in compliance capabilities that are crucial for a sound GRC solution. QUMAS changes the compliance game. With ComplianceSP, QUMAS makes compliance work in SharePoint environments overcoming the limitations and overhead needed to implement SharePoint correctly for GRC purposes."
"ComplianceSP was architected and designed to seamlessly extend and integrate with the SharePoint 2010 platform," said Kevin O'Leary, CEO for QUMAS. "A principle design goal was to make sure that ComplianceSP could be used on an enterprise wide level and require very minimal or zero end user training."
The GRC Technology Innovation Award recognizes new and innovative technologies that transform the way that companies manage governance, risk, and compliance. Corporate Integrity received dozens of nominations for the corporate awards, but only selected ten recipients.
QUMAS ComplianceSP on SharePoint 2010 combines the power of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 with the proven regulatory domain expertise of QUMAS. It integrates seamlessly with the wider Microsoft environment, including Office, Outlook, Silverlight, and other elements of the Microsoft technology stack. Coupled with preconfigured solutions for managing documents, processes, people and tasks, ComplianceSP on SharePoint 2010 delivers an innovative solution that can manage a wide range of compliance activities on the latest technologies. Also QUMAS ComplianceSP is fully web-based, ensuring anytime/anywhere access to critical compliance activities, all secured by role and permission based access.
"I have commented in the past that Microsoft has become the dominant GRC solution provider due to the wide spread use of Excel, Word, Exchange, and SharePoint," said Michael Rasmussen, founder of Corporate Integrity. "These technologies lack the built-in compliance capabilities that are crucial for a sound GRC solution. QUMAS changes the compliance game. With ComplianceSP, QUMAS makes compliance work in SharePoint environments overcoming the limitations and overhead needed to implement SharePoint correctly for GRC purposes."
"ComplianceSP was architected and designed to seamlessly extend and integrate with the SharePoint 2010 platform," said Kevin O'Leary, CEO for QUMAS. "A principle design goal was to make sure that ComplianceSP could be used on an enterprise wide level and require very minimal or zero end user training."
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Canadian Mid-Market M&A Firm Receives Prestigious Awards
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA), a leading middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm, announced today that Office of the Year is awarded to CFA Oakville (Toronto), Ontario. In addition, Oakville-based Douglas Nix, CFA’s Vice Chairman, was named Dealmaker of the Year. These corporate awards were presented by CFA on January 27, 2012 at an international conference in Clearwater, Florida.
These prestigious corporate awards are given annually to the CFA office and individual dealmaker with the highest revenues from completed M&A transactions in the past year.
The Oakville office has continually distinguished itself through the successful completion of transactions locally, nationally, and internationally. Consistently one of CFA’s top three offices worldwide, this marks the third time this office has been named Office of Year in the last 11 years. “We are extremely honoured to receive these awards,” said Mr. Nix. “It’s a delight for this recognition of our team’s hard work and perseverance in a challenging economy.”
These prestigious corporate awards are given annually to the CFA office and individual dealmaker with the highest revenues from completed M&A transactions in the past year.
The Oakville office has continually distinguished itself through the successful completion of transactions locally, nationally, and internationally. Consistently one of CFA’s top three offices worldwide, this marks the third time this office has been named Office of Year in the last 11 years. “We are extremely honoured to receive these awards,” said Mr. Nix. “It’s a delight for this recognition of our team’s hard work and perseverance in a challenging economy.”
Monday, February 20, 2012
Toronto Construction Association Presents ‘Best of the Best’ Awards
The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) has saluted outstanding achievements by both member companies and individuals in its 14th annual “Best of the Best” Awards.
The association, which represents close to 2,200 companies, presented 2011 project achievement corporate awards in three categories. It also honored firms that best demonstrate a green building culture. Outstanding safety performance was recognized as well.
“These awards are part of a concerted effort by TCA to recognize the outstanding builders in our community and our industry,” said retiring TCA chair Glenn Ackerley, a partner in WeirFoulds.
The project achievement corporate awards pay tribute to member companies who raise the bar in terms of professional excellence on small projects (valued at under $10 million), medium-sized projects (under $100 million) and large projects (over $100 million).
The association, which represents close to 2,200 companies, presented 2011 project achievement corporate awards in three categories. It also honored firms that best demonstrate a green building culture. Outstanding safety performance was recognized as well.
“These awards are part of a concerted effort by TCA to recognize the outstanding builders in our community and our industry,” said retiring TCA chair Glenn Ackerley, a partner in WeirFoulds.
The project achievement corporate awards pay tribute to member companies who raise the bar in terms of professional excellence on small projects (valued at under $10 million), medium-sized projects (under $100 million) and large projects (over $100 million).
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Lisa Damon Named "Employment Lawyer of the Year"
Leading law firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced that Lisa J. Damon, Chair of the firm's national Labor & Employment Department, has been selected by global legal directory publisher Chambers & Partners as Employment Lawyer of the Year at the inaugural Chambers USA Women in Law Awards.
The corporate awards, which honor outstanding female professionals in the U.S. legal community, were presented on February 2 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The short list of 11 potential honorees was a Who's-Who of the nation's leading management-side labor & employment lawyers, including prominent litigators and trial lawyers, legal scholars, and law firm leaders. Damon's candidacy was distinguished by outstanding legal results for clients, many innovations in client service, including leading the development and application of Six Sigma methodologies to the practice of law at Seyfarth, known firmwide as SeyfarthLean.
Seyfarth is perhaps the only law firm to have trained its workforce - including non-lawyer staff - in Lean Six Sigma-style techniques. Over the last several years, Damon has become a leading - and outspoken - advocate of applying Lean methodologies to the practice of law. SeyfarthLean, the firm's corporate awards-winning client service model, utilizes a mix of technology, process management and project management techniques to devise innovative client-focused solutions to the delivery of legal service. Damon has actively made Lean an integral part of her employment practice, with extraordinarily successful results.
The corporate awards, which honor outstanding female professionals in the U.S. legal community, were presented on February 2 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The short list of 11 potential honorees was a Who's-Who of the nation's leading management-side labor & employment lawyers, including prominent litigators and trial lawyers, legal scholars, and law firm leaders. Damon's candidacy was distinguished by outstanding legal results for clients, many innovations in client service, including leading the development and application of Six Sigma methodologies to the practice of law at Seyfarth, known firmwide as SeyfarthLean.
Seyfarth is perhaps the only law firm to have trained its workforce - including non-lawyer staff - in Lean Six Sigma-style techniques. Over the last several years, Damon has become a leading - and outspoken - advocate of applying Lean methodologies to the practice of law. SeyfarthLean, the firm's corporate awards-winning client service model, utilizes a mix of technology, process management and project management techniques to devise innovative client-focused solutions to the delivery of legal service. Damon has actively made Lean an integral part of her employment practice, with extraordinarily successful results.
Monday, February 13, 2012
‘Rising Star’ Nominations Opened
Nominations have opened for this year’s Yorkshire Rising Star Awards.
Organized by financial recruiter Sharp Consultancy, with support from Grant Thornton, Barclays Corporate and Cobbetts, the corporate awards set out to find high-caliber accountants.
Awards categories include companies with a turnover under £25m, over £25m and over £150m. There will be a plc award and a category for public sector organizations, as well as the coveted Overall Rising Star award, scooped last year by Chris Pennington of SSP.
The rigorous judging procedure will include an interview with a panel of judges from Sharp Consultancy, Grant Thornton, Barclays Corporate and Cobbetts. The judges then meet to discuss the Rising Star hopefuls, with the input of an independent adjudicator. Final results will be announced at a black-tie corporate awards gala dinner on May 17 at Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds.
To nominate a talented young finance professional, go to the Rising Stars website at www.yorkshirerisingstars.co.uk. Nominations close on March 16.
Organized by financial recruiter Sharp Consultancy, with support from Grant Thornton, Barclays Corporate and Cobbetts, the corporate awards set out to find high-caliber accountants.
Awards categories include companies with a turnover under £25m, over £25m and over £150m. There will be a plc award and a category for public sector organizations, as well as the coveted Overall Rising Star award, scooped last year by Chris Pennington of SSP.
The rigorous judging procedure will include an interview with a panel of judges from Sharp Consultancy, Grant Thornton, Barclays Corporate and Cobbetts. The judges then meet to discuss the Rising Star hopefuls, with the input of an independent adjudicator. Final results will be announced at a black-tie corporate awards gala dinner on May 17 at Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds.
To nominate a talented young finance professional, go to the Rising Stars website at www.yorkshirerisingstars.co.uk. Nominations close on March 16.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Environmental Award Nominations Open
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful is looking for nominations for multiple awards to be announced at its fifth annual Earth Day Awards Luncheon on April 5.
Corporate awards will be given to an outstanding corporate and individual friend of the environment. There will also be an award presented in honor of former president, volunteer and board member Dr. Allen Hutchcroft, titled The Hutchcroft Environmental Youth Award.
The corporate awards luncheon is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be held at Giovanni's Restaurant and Convention Center. It is located at 610 N. Bell School Road.
Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful at 815-637-1343, or www.knib.org. Submissions are due by 3 p.m. March 2.
Corporate awards will be given to an outstanding corporate and individual friend of the environment. There will also be an award presented in honor of former president, volunteer and board member Dr. Allen Hutchcroft, titled The Hutchcroft Environmental Youth Award.
The corporate awards luncheon is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be held at Giovanni's Restaurant and Convention Center. It is located at 610 N. Bell School Road.
Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful at 815-637-1343, or www.knib.org. Submissions are due by 3 p.m. March 2.
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