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ABO members scoop A&B awards

08 December 2008

30th A&B Awards

The Arts & Business Awards are the UK's premier awards celebrating excellence in the field of cultural partnerships and sponsorship. The winning partnerships were selected by an independent panel of esteemed judges from the cultural and commercial world and were honoured at an awards ceremony at the V&A, London, on 24 November 2008. The evening highlighted success stories from the last 30 years of business engagement with the arts.

BP A&B Sustainability Award

Awarded to an established, on-going partnership that continues to set standards in creative arts-business collaborations. The winning business will demonstrate future commitment to its arts partner and will have been involved for a minimum of three years.

Winner:

The Sage Group plc & The Sage Gateshead

Shortlist:

BT plc & Tate Britain
Mitchells & Butlers & City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
National Express East Anglia & Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Travelex & National Theatre

British Council A&B International Award

Awarded to a global-level partnership that builds brand reputation and audiences across international borders through an event or marketing project. The winning business will demonstrate impact in a global market place and reach new audiences.

Winner:

Cambridge University Press & Britten Sinfonia

Shortlist:

BT plc & Philharmonia Orchestra
Deutsche Borse Group & Photographers' Gallery
Puma & The Serpentine
Rolls-Royce plc & London Symphony Orchestra

Prudential A&B People Development Award

Awarded to a partnership that embeds culture as a core element of employee development. The winning business will demonstrate significant business improvement through skills enhancement and innovation building.

Winner:

Rolls-Royce plc & Sinfonia ViVA

Shortlist:

Arup & University of Newport Arts Department
QinetiQ & Salisbury International Arts Festival
Scottish Widows & Arts@Work
VSM (UK) Ltd & Craftspace

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