who are the people who support our Awards?
CEWE connects women entrepreneurs with a trusted network of business specialists. Through networking events, seminars and mentoring, CEWE and our expert partners offer a wealth of advice, contacts and opportunities to help women build their business. We encourage women entrepreneurs to share their knowledge and experience to support 
the next generation of women entrepreneurs. For more information about how you can get involved with CEWE, see www.uel.ac.uk/cewe and follow uel_cewe on twitter
CEWE is delighted to be working with the Precious Awards and sponsoring the prestigious 2012 “Business of the Year” Award. CEWE understands the value of entrepreneurs identifying and celebrating their success and using this to push their business to the next level.
The Tabernacle Church is sponsoring the Social Enterprise Award for the second year running. Based near the centre of Lewisham in the South East of London, England, 'The Tab', as the church is affectionately known, is a trans-generational and multi-cultural church with a relevant message expressed in a relative way.
Today The Tabernacle stands as a 21st Century church positively impacting the generation in which we live with a real message of hope and help for people through our very real God. As a result of this, The Tabernacle has been quoted as being one of the fastest growing churches in 
the South London area.
NOSH – ‘Natural, Organic, Safe and Healthy’ – is an award winning London based company created by me - committed to you; and your best potential health and wellbeing.
NOSH are sponsoring the Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Reed Smith is sponsoring the The PRECIOUS Mentor of the Year Award. Reed Smith are a global relationship law firm, with more than 1,700 lawyers in 23 offices throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States.
Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses from FTSE 100 corporations to mid-
market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and high-stake matters, deliver regulatory counsel, and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, energy and natural resources, advertising, technology and media, shipping, real estate, manufacturing, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.
The Guardian is sponsoring the The PRECIOUS Leadership Award.
Gibbs S3, (also known as GS3) is sponsoring the Start Up category. GS3 is a privately held, certified woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) founded in 2005, headquartered in Surrey with offices in London and Cheshire. The business is an international provider of IT Staffing, Business Change & Project Solutions in the UK with expertise across financial services (banking & insurance) oil and gas, consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors, with operations in the US and Europe and is a tier 1 supplier to FTSE100 clients.
Globally, the group has achieved $220 million in revenue in 2011, having earned $205 million in 2010. According to Staffing Industry Report, S3 is the 7th largest Diversity Staffing Firm in the U.S.
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Proudly supported by Alliance:
The Alliance delivers coaching that makes a tangible difference to the performance and resilience of individuals, teams and their organisations. We are a group of experienced, successful and inspiring business coaches united by a passion for coaching and by our shared values and approach. The fundamental belief that guides all our work is that aware and insightful people are able to achieve breakthrough performance with extraordinary and satisfying results. Our approach is coaching-led because we believe that the most effective and sustainable change comes from within, rather than by change determined or imposed from outside, and that coaching raises awareness and stimulates insights.
We facilitate the creation of an environment in which people think for themselves, accessing the best of their own and others’ knowledge, skills and experience. We are delighted to be able to work with the winner of the Precious 'Start-up Business of the Year' award to support them in their journey to future business success. www.alliancecoaching.co.uk
Arik Air is West Africa’s largest commercial airline. It now operates a fleet of 23 state-of-the art regional, medium haul and long haul aircraft including two Airbus A340-500 making the airline the first operator of the wide bodied aircraft in Africa.
Each of this year’s PRECIOUS Awards shortlisted nominees receive one year complimentary membership to European Professional Women's Network London (EPWN London) www.europeanpwn.net/london
Each of our category winners will receive a VIP gift bag from Obsession Jewellery.
Obsession Jewellery is the perfect place for the jewellery obsessed! With a huge collection of handmade designs in a wide range of colours, lengths and semi-precious stones, we aim to have something for every style and budget. Obsession Jewellery loves Sterling Silver, Swarovski and beautiful gemstones, so you will find these throughout the collection. All items can also be tailored and customised to 
meet your needs, meaning you will always receive a truly perfect piece of jewellery!
www.obsessionjewellery.co.uk