17th September 2015

Sharp Clinical Services Shortlisted for Powys Business Awards

Sharp Clinical Services, part of UDG Healthcare plc, (LON: UDG), the leading international provider of healthcare services, is pleased to announce it has been short-listed for two awards for the 2015 Powys Business Awards in the Growth Awards and Development in New Markets UK or Export Award categories.

Now in its seventh year, the Powys Business Awards are designed to showcase the extent of business talent and the quality of companies and individuals in Powys, Wales. Entrants must be able to demonstrate outstanding and sustainable performance in New markets (UK or Export).

The next stage of the competition includes a site visit from the judging panel to learn more about the individuals involved and their business and a film crew will attend to produce a short promotional video. The panel will review business plans and company literature along with speaking with different members of the team.

Ian Morgan, General Manager of Sharp Clinical Services UK, commented on the nomination: “We are very excited to be nominated in both the Growth and New Market categories. The criteria required entrants demonstrate significant development, as well as outstanding and sustainable performance within each category respectively. The shortlisting is testament to the hard work and dedication of the Sharp team. We expect strong competition from within each of the areas and are looking forward to the next stage of the process.”

Cllr Avril York, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “The Powys Business Awards have become an important date in the business calendar and are an excellent way of highlighting the range and expertise of businesses in the county.”

The awards ceremony will take place in Newtown’s Hafren on Friday 25 September 2015 with the reception being sponsored by Antur Teifi. The Growth Award is sponsored by Finance Wales and Development in New Markets UK or Export sponsored by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group.

For more information about Sharp ClinicalServices, please visit the website at: www.sharpservices.com