History and Awards
At Advance Performance we work hard to provide the best possible service to our customers, so it is always lovely to be recognised for the work we do.
Here are some of our latest achievements.
Peterborough Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2010
Advance Performance won the Retail Award at the Peterborough Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2010.
BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur 2009
The annual BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur competition celebrates UK entrepreneurs that have demonstrated exceptional dedication and passion towards their work. There are 20 winners in total – who are all at the forefront of using technology to help them succeed in a variety of different ways.
As part of our prize, Sam has had the essence of Advance Performance captured in a stunning portrait (see below) by renowned celebrity photographer Rankin, which was displayed in a public exhibition at the gallery@oxo on London’s South Bank.
Peterborough Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2009
Advance Performance was been awarded runner up in the Small Business of the Year Award at the Peterborough Evening Telegraph Business Awards back in November. The award was made to a small business which had shown an exceptional level of performance in terms of profitability and impact on the economy over the last 12 months.
East of England Businesswoman Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Our very own Managing Director, Sam Hale, was awarded the East of England Businesswoman Entrepreneur of the Year, 2008.
The Businesswoman Entrepreneur of the Year Award is to recognise women who have started up their own business in the region and achieved appreciable growth with clear further potential.
Other Successes
- The Peterborough Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2007 - Winner, Retail Category
- British Small Business Champion Awards 2007 - Runner Up
- Business of the Year 2006 - Runner Up
- Private Business of the Year 2006 - Runner Up
- Retailer of the Year 2006 - Runner Up
- Customer Care Award 2006 - Runner Up
- Business of the Year 2005 - Runner Up
- Private Business of the Year 2005 - Runner Up
- Small Growing Business 2001 - Winner
- Small Growing Business 2000 - Runner Up
- Retailer of the Year 1999 - Winner
- Small Growing Business 1999 - Runner Up
