Weatherbys Business Bank is to support the Lifetime Achievement Award at each the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards and the Cambridge Independent Business Awards.
The financial institution says the awards, which honour a person’s excellent long-term achievements and influence, mirror its perception that probably the most significant progress comes from dedication sustained over time.
George Neville-Jones is head of enterprise banking at Weatherbys, and has helped many corporations scale and succeed throughout his profession. He has supported high-growth and established companies, and co-founded a enterprise builder to launch and nurture college spin-outs. He now leads a crew that helps entrepreneurs and enterprise house owners throughout the UK.
He mentioned: “Our approach to banking has always been rooted in long-term relationships. We believe in supporting people who wish to make a lasting impact in our economy and ecosystem.
“The Lifetime Achievement Award reflects these same values, recognising individuals whose work has shaped their field. We are proud to celebrate those whose commitment, integrity and vision have left a legacy that will inspire future generations.”
Last 12 months, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Science and Technology Awards went to Dr Jane Osbourn, who has contributed to the launch of eight new medication in her profession, and is now CEO of Alchemab Therapeutics.
Previous winners have included Prof Sir Mene Pangalos, finest identified for his achievements at AstraZeneca, the late angel investor and entrepreneur Peter Cowley and most cancers genomics pioneer Prof Sir Mike Stratton, of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
This 12 months’s winner will likely be revealed at the awards on 7 May, at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre.
Meanwhile, at the Cambridge Independent Business Awards, which rejoice all sectors, the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to Philip Woolner for his achievements over many years at Cheffins. The inaugural winner, in 2024, was Alison Wright, co-owner of the enduring Cambridge bakery and café enterprise Fitzbillies.
This 12 months’s Business Awards will likely be held at King’s College in September.
Weatherbys’ personal historical past dates again to 1770, when the agency’s founder turned secretary to the Jockey Club. Over seven generations, Weatherbys has grown into a bunch of corporations working throughout banking and asset finance, united by the identical enduring values of service and permanence which have guided it for the reason that starting.
Weatherbys Business Bank has been shaped to deliver relationship-led service again to business banking. It says its bankers use their networks and perception to support shoppers and ship safe, responsive, simple banking.
Editor Paul Brackley mentioned: “We are delighted to have the support of Weatherbys Business Bank for our Lifetime Achievement Awards, which are always a very special part of both our Science and Technology Awards and our Business Awards.
“These awards honour individuals whose long-term achievements are an inspiration to us all and we look forward to revealing the 2026 winners.”
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