Corinium Care Wins Business of the Year Award

Online, April 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - WE are delighted to announce that Corinium Care has won the title of Business of the Year.

The live-in care agency came away with the top prize in the Gloucestershire Media Women in Business Awards at a glittering ceremony at Cheltenham Racecourse, attended by 250 people.

"It's a marvellous accolade," said Managing Director Camilla Miles. "We're absolutely thrilled that the whole team at Corinium has been recognised."

The event, sponsored by Coutts, attracted 70 entries from all over Gloucestershire.

Sarah Irvine, the MD of organisers Gloucestershire Media said the awards were about giving the county's female entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve.

"The number of entries and calibre was outstanding and to reach the finals of this competition is in itself evidence of a winning performance."

The judges were looking for a profitable business with a high percentage of women in the management team. Companies needed to demonstrate a positive impact on the economy, innovation, and expansion into new markets.

Corinium Care, founded by Camilla Miles in 1995, has 16 female staff at its head office in Nailsworth, and 95 per cent of its 800 registered carers are female.

The company has grown from a one-woman venture to an award-winning business, and a market leader in the live-in care industry with an increasing client list and a rapidly rising turnover.

It has twice been rated 'Excellent' by the Care Quality Commission, and has recruitment offices in New Zealand, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

"We have made a concerted effort to push industry standards and are always seeking ways to improve by offering a first-class service, excellent carers of talent and dedication, underpinned by exemplary training," said Camilla.

"Our trademark is putting the personal touch at the heart of all we do, which produces the best results for clients, carers and staff. It is rewarding when that is recognised so publicly."