Latest £1,000 Shell LiveWIRE 'Grand Ideas' Awards (Aug / Sep 09) winners announced

[lordlancaster]

Congratulations to the following young entrepreneurs who have each won £1,000 for their new business through the Shell LiveWIRE 'Grand Ideas' Awards;

Pete Noble (InnoVii Ltd), Durham – InnoVii’s product is a PC/Mac based downloadable software entitled Tonebook which incorporates a consumer and business-to-business element that provides reciprocal business opportunities. Tonebook’s primary function allows the user to create and edit ringtones, message alerts and alarm tones from any form of media including CD, DVD or internet downloads. The user can even mix up to three tracks together with Tonebook DJ. Their MIS system intelligently collates information based upon the program usage, creating consumer profiles detailing spend patterns and musical proclivities. This information can be utilised to create intelligent marketing portfolios which can be sold to any organisation involved in the music entertainments industry.

Thea Planer (Coco Bébé), Hampshire – Coco Bébé sells handmade baby skincare products that are scented with cocoa and vanilla, steering clear of using the stereotypical 'baby powder' smells. The products contain a minimum of chemicals, so they are not just kind to baby but to the environment as well. These scented products are handmade by a small independent cosmetic maker based in the UK and are designed to appeal to babies and parents alike.

Shaun Ashley Townsend (S A T 'making things happen'), Glasgow – S A T ‘making things happen’ is a cutting edge and imaginative organisation with a passion for the arts and cultural development. The company plans to organise a range of arts projects, while also being a source of information, training, advice and support. Their aims are to run a programme of work which is diverse, inspiring, relevant to participants and dynamic, while working creatively with people of all ages and from all walks of life and reaching out to groups through working in partnership with a range of organisations and venues.

To see their winning elevator pitch videos again click here

Commiserations to Alex Ryley (Mutant Labs) and Youssef Jemmoua (Muddy Wellies) who narrowly missed out on the awards. To see their elevator pitch videos again click here.

Think you've got a 'Grand Idea' for a business? Apply for one of our monthly £1,000 awards at: www.shell-livewire.org/awards (deadline for entries is the last day of each month)

[Stuart.C]

Congratulations to the winners!

[missfituk]

Well Done - thought there were 5 winners each month? Did I miss something?? lol x

[The Homework Factory]

Congratulations winners!

[lordlancaster]

Well Done - thought there were 5 winners each month? Did I miss something??

Nikki, each month there are up to 5 awards given out. However, of the August applications it was deemed that there were actually only 5 that were good enough to be shortlisted and we couldn't give all of them a prize.

I think the maximum no. of shortlisted businesses we have ever had in any one month is 8.

[jo.mclaughlin@ntlworld.com]

Congratulations Mr Noble. Well done!

The following 5 young entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for the August £1,000 Shell LiveWIRE 'Grand Ideas' Awards (awarded at the end of September);

Thea Planer (Coco Bébé), Hampshire – Coco Bébé sells handmade baby skincare products that are scented with cocoa and vanilla, steering clear of using the stereotypical 'baby powder' smells. The products contain a minimum of chemicals, so they are not just kind to baby but to the environment as well. These scented products are handmade by a small independent cosmetic maker based in the UK and are designed to appeal to babies and parents alike.

Shaun Ashley Townsend (S A T 'making things happen'), Glasgow – S A T ‘making things happen’ is a cutting edge and imaginative organisation with a passion for the arts and cultural development. The company plans to organise a range of arts projects, while also being a source of information, training, advice and support. Their aims are to run a programme of work which is diverse, inspiring, relevant to participants and dynamic, while working creatively with people of all ages and from all walks of life and reaching out to groups through working in partnership with a range of organisations and venues.

Alex Ryley (Mutant Labs), Hampshire – Mutant Labs aims to create fun, interactive and innovative video games on a variety of platforms including flash and iPhone, with aspirations of eventually tackling the console market. The company also provides website design, animation, programming and illustration services in order to help fund their true gaming passion.

Pete Noble (InnoVii Ltd), Durham – InnoVii’s product is a PC/Mac based downloadable software entitled Tonebook which incorporates a consumer and business-to-business element that provides reciprocal business opportunities. Tonebook’s primary function allows the user to create and edit ringtones, message alerts and alarm tones from any form of media including CD, DVD or internet downloads. The user can even mix up to three tracks together with Tonebook DJ. Their MIS system intelligently collates information based upon the program usage, creating consumer profiles detailing spend patterns and musical proclivities. This information can be utilised to create intelligent marketing portfolios which can be sold to any organisation involved in the music entertainments industry.

Youssef Jemmoua (Muddy Wellies), Gloucestershire - Muddy Wellies is the brand name for a range of student-developed products including: Muddy Wellies Ale, Christmas hampers, jams and chutney. Most of the items are simple products with added value through creative branding and target marketing. The brand emerged from a student-run club whose aim is to encourage and support the development of new ideas and enterprises.

Each of the above nominees has submitted a short elevator pitch video that you can now watch and vote for in 'My Business Kit' (www.shell-livewire.org/my-business-kit). The video with the most votes by 9am on 30th September will be awarded £1,000 for their business.

Up to 3 further £1,000 prizes will also be awarded by an independent panel of judges.

Think you've got a 'Grand Idea' for a business? Apply for one of our monthly £1,000 awards at: www.shell-livewire.org/awards