Sponsors

 

We are grateful to the following sponsors of the 2011 Awards.  A list of the 2012 sponsors will be available shortly:                                         

EVENT SPONSORS

 


 
 

SCHOOL OF ART & MEDIA, UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
As the enterprise university we enjoy a reputation for innovation and creativity, providing industry leading student-centred degrees. With state-of-the-art facilities in a research-rich learning environment, our expertise spans technology, science, business, arts and media disciplines. Our continued drive and commitment to nurturing knowledge, skills, understanding and award-winning talent ensures we deliver outstanding economic, social and cultural returns for business and our community.   www.plymouth.ac.uk
 
 
PYRAMID PRESENTATIONS
Established in 1996, Pyramid’s provides a range of presentation services for seminars and meetings, to large scale Conference Production and Event Management across Europe. Our Audio Visual Division provides specialist services designing and installing presentation equipment into commercial premises, luxury yachts and private homes. Based in two locations in Plymouth, we employ 10 full time and 20 part time staff. 
 

PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART
Plymouth College of Art, providing a wide range of high quality educational and learning opportunities from Saturday Arts Club to degree and postgraduate level study as well as CPD and networking provision for the creative industries from it’s creative practitioner network, Arts Matrix. 
 

THE DESIGN PROGRAMME
The Design Programme provides direct access to a wide range of design expertise, advice and practical support, as well as providing a fresh and independent perspective. The service, supported by the South West RDA and the European Regional Development Fund, helps businesses identify opportunities to develop new products and services, source new markets, cut environmental impact and boost sales.  Whatever stage a small business is at, The Design Programme’s expert design advice will move it forward and deliver measurable results. www.thedesignprogramme.co.uk  
 
 
AWARDS SPONSORS
 

FORMATION ZONE
Formation Zone is an initiative from the University of Plymouth to support the development of businesses in the creative industries. An open, accessible and exciting place, clients benefit from a workspace within the Roland Levinsky Building, a professional meeting environment, practical business support and more. If you have the ideas, passion and energy, we'll help you do the rest. www.formationzone.co.uk
 

BUSINESS WEST
Free programmes to benefit High Growth businesses
If your business can demonstrate ambition, innovation and high growth potential, Business West now offers three high impact business growth programmes to drive your success – and as they’re funded by European Region Development Fund, there is no charge.
Starting a High Growth Business
Coaching for High Growth
Understanding Finance for Business
To find out more visit www.growthsouthwest.co.uk
 

 
 
 
 
OUT OF HAND
Out of Hand Ltd has a cutting edge graphic design studio, a publishing department, a nationwide distribution network and an extremely economic printing service. We design and print corporate identities, brochures and other promotional materials, including printing some 30+ million flyers a year! And also write, design, print and distribute 30,000 copies of our street culture and listings magazine each month. www.outofhand.co.uk
 
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Plymouth City Council’s Economic Development team plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the city’s Economic Strategy and Local Area Agreements, and provides a sign-posting service to new start-ups, existing businesses and companies considering locating to Plymouth, with particular emphasis on the key priority sectors. The Culture, Sport and Leisure department supports and encourages the development of cultural and leisure activities within the city, and strives to make Plymouth a vibrant and exciting place to live, work, play and invest. www.plymouth.gov.uk
 

SILVERSTREAM TV
Silverstream TV are leaders in the development of web video. With a pedigree in award winning broadcast TV, they are developing bespoke applications and production techniques. Silverstream TV's state of the art web broadcasting truck extends the reach of internet broadcasting and is helping to establish the South West as a centre of excellence in multi-platform production.
 

SONY
Sony Professional Solutions Europe (PSE) is a global leader whose mission is to create and supply products, systems, services and solutions to the business market that draw on Sony’s AV heritage. Sony PSE tailors products for the Video Security CCTV, 4K & 3D Digital Cinema, Business Projectors, Public Displays & Digital Signage healthcare, media & broadcast, network video monitoring, videoconferencing and retail, transport & venue industries. http://www.sony.co.uk/biz
 

TAMAR SCIENCE PARK
Tamar Science Park, one of the fastest growing science parks in the UK, is home to over 50 innovative companies providing award winning products and processes. TSP aims to be a leading technology transfer operation; at the forefront of exploitation of the knowledge-base for job and wealth creation; and playing a pivotal role in the economic regeneration of Plymouth and the South West. www.tamarsciencepark.com
 

TELL ONLINE
Tell have been creating online solutions since 1995. Tell build systems including ecommerce solutions, online training, assessment tools and content management systems for a range of sectors. Web-based media continues to be one of the most exciting environments to work in and Tell meet these challenges through technical innovation and engaging design. www.tellonline.com
 

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH ST. MARK & ST. JOHN
We specialise in Education, Sports, Health, Welfare, Media and Creative Arts, with 93% of our graduates employed within 6 months of graduation. We have invested £20m into our campus with a new sports centre, innovation space and live music studio. UCP Marjon is growing more than ever in its services for employers in the public, private and community sectors. www.ucpmarjon.ac.uk
 

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
UWE runs both practice-led and academic art, design and media courses from undergraduate degrees to Masters and Doctoral level. Our graduates are known for their high levels of creative and professional skills and are employed across the whole range of the Creative Industries. We work with numerous industry partners through collaborative research and knowledge exchange initiatives and through student-based projects. We also manage and run professional training courses focused on the needs of the industry.
 
 
 
OTHER SPONSORS
 

AUDIO NETWORK
Audio Network cuts through the traditionally complex and costly process of licensing music by pre-clearing all its high quality tracks for worldwide use, making tracks easy and cost effective to use globally and on multiple platforms. You're covered for multiple formats, for the world, forever. Put simply, Audio Network means access to high quality music at a fraction of the cost.
 

BUSINESS LINK
Business Link provides the information, advice and support you need to start, maintain and grow a business. It exists to help anyone thinking of starting a business and to help small and medium-sized businesses to grow and innovate. Whatever your business ambitions, contact Business Link as your first port of call on 0845 600 9966 or visit www.businesslinksw.co.uk
 

FOOT ANSTEY
Foot Anstey's dedicated media team is ranked number 1 in Chambers and Legal 500 independent surveys. The team advises regional and global media businesses and 10 of the top 11 national newspaper publishers. Contact the team for no obligation discussions. www.footanstey.com
 
MOTIONGRAPHICS
Broadcast Motiongraphics Ltd has over 25 years of experience in the Television and Video sector, and creates professional motion graphics, TV title sequences, bespoke animated graphic maps, 3D motion graphics and DVD production for clients throughout the UK. Since 1985 Motiongraphics have created video graphics for many businesses. Small local firms to large multi-nationals have gained from their experience in a broad range of sector.
www.motiongraphics.co.uk

SKILLSET
Skillset leads the UK's Creative Industries skills and talent drive. It develops training and education policy and supports industry talent, to ensure that the right people are in the right jobs, at the right time and place, with the right skills.
 

 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FALMOUTH
University College Falmouth is one of the pioneering, specialist multi-arts institutions in the world, setting a benchmark for excellence in creative education across art, design, media, performance and writing. With first class facilities, teaching and staff, University College Falmouth is internationally recognised as a place to find great talent, innovation and the future stars of the creative industries www.falmouth.ac.uk