The successful businesses now go on to represent their countries in the next stage of the competition, where they will battle it out against other companies from across Europe to scoop a Ruban d’Honneur. Final category Award winners will be unveiled at The Westin, Paris, on 16th November.

Mr. Peter Formosa of Vinci Group accepted the certificate at the prestigious event held at the Hilton, Malta and said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be selected to represent Malta. It’s an honour to be recognized as one of the leading organizations in our field and in Malta. Vinci Group is looking forward to the next round of the competition where we’ll be competing against organizations across Europe to be awarded a Ruban d’ Honneur.”

The European Business Awards is dedicated to raising the visibility and progress of companies who excel in delivering innovation twinned with successful commercial results whilst acting responsibly and positively affecting the social environment they operate in. in 2009, the 99 Ruban d’Honneur recipients had a combined turnover greater than € 570 billion and recorded an average annual profit growth of 56%.

Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards says, “The Award event was a great success and we are delighted to have shared in the sense of pride held by the Country Representatives for Malta. The esteemed panel of judges were looking for organisations who exhibited innovation, business excellence and sustainability and the Country Representatives have shown great flair to get this far. Now the competition really heats up as the best of the best battle it out in the next stage.”