East Midlands, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/11/2011 -- EMB Ltd was celebrating after being recognised as an Investor In Excellence at the prestigious Midlands Excellence Awards.

In front of more than 1,150 business leaders, Stephen Smith, Chief Executive of EMB Ltd, the leading enterprise and economic development company that delivers a range of business improvement services, including the regional Business Link service, was presented with an Investors in Excellence plaque for meeting the rigorous demands of the Standard.

Accepting the award from Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the ‘World’s Greatest Living Explorer’, Stephen Smith commented “The Investors in Excellence Standard is fast becoming a universal mark of excellence recognised by business and public sector leaders alike. It helps businesses to develop a continuous improvement culture and generate maximum returns by demonstrating a high standard of all-round performance across a range of key business areas including leadership, people and customer results.”

Speaking after the gala ceremony, Investors in Excellence Chief Executive Ian Nield said: “Obtaining the Investors in Excellence Standard is a fantastic achievement for any organisation and I congratulate EMB wholeheartedly.

“Every organisation we’ve recognised tonight has undergone rigorous independent assessment and consistently demonstrated a genuine passion for excellence and performance improvement. An example to all of us, the team at EMB have earned their place in the Investors in Excellence hall of fame.”

About EMB Ltd
EMB is a young, vibrant, enterprise development company. We specialise in delivering public sector contracts which improve the prospects of individuals and businesses, maximising their contribution to the economy.