Local Company wins East Midlands "Small Business of the Year" Award.

Northamptonshire based company Waste Plan Solutions Ltd won the prestigious "Small Business of the Year Award" from the East Midlands Centre for constructing the Built Environment (emcbe).

Waste Plan Solutions Ltd works in environmental consultancy within the construction industry and specialises in Site Waste Management Plans.

The judges were looking for a company who could demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety as well as improving management and innovation.

"We were bowled over by the enthusiasm, which shone through in Waste Plan Solutions application.  This niche company helps larger organisations in specialist areas with a high level of knowledge and expertise.  This company saw its future and linked its specialism to client savings so is very forward thinking" -Alan Coole, Lead Judge.

The award ceremony was held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel on Friday (28th October).  Proud owner, Lara Ayris, collected the award that automatically puts the company forward for the national final, which takes place on 24th November 2011.

Lara Ayris, Managing Director of Waste Plan Solutions, said on receiving the award " It was a shock to be nominated in the first place, it's even better that we've won!  It's a great end to our second year in business - I'm delighted we've won this award!"

Lara set up the business in 2009 and it has been going from strength to strength ever since, the coming year looks to be an exciting one for Waste Plan Solutions and the Award is a great achievement for the company and staff.

The Small Business of the Year Award recognises a company which has had significant impact on the industry over the previous year and carries strong prospects for future growth.