Chamber members Makemedia win at Gatwick Diamond Business Awards

Makemedia are celebrating after having won an award at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards last week. Laura Evans won Graduate of the Year and the company were also shortlisted for Business of the Year and Innovation in Business. 

Laura Evans joined the company six months ago in the role of Marketing and Business Development Manager after having previously completed a project at the company as part of her MA. Robin Scott, founder of the company said: "We are exceptionally pleased with what Laura has brought to the company, the changes she has been able to make and the positive effect she has had on marketing and sales. Makemedia are proud of the environment we have created to support graduates and interns."

The Award sponsor, Colin Monk of the University of Brighton, said: "Her drive, initiative and application of her skills and knowledge have made a real impact to the company’s bottom line."

Laura said: "This is a big achievement for myself and for Makemedia and it really means a lot to me to have won this award after the hard work I have put in to my course and my involvement with the business community last year. A big thank you goes out to everyone at Makemedia, especially Robin Scott for his mentorship, and to the Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce and Kate O’Riordan and my other lecturers at the University of Sussex."

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