2005 winners
Chancellor Gordon Brown Announces Winners of the Enterprising Young Brits 2005 competition
From funky bags to a footwear company for big feet, the winners of the second Enterprising Young Brits competition were announced on Tuesday 15 November by the Rt Hon Gordon Brown at a special lunchtime ceremony at the Great Eastern Hotel in London. Twenty-four finalists from across the UK gave presentations to the judges in a 'X Factor'-style final, as part of a flagship Enterprise Week event run by the Make Your Mark campaign.
The Business entrepreneur category
Winner - James Murray Wells, Glasses Direct
Special Commendation - Bruce Greig, 0800Handyman
The Social and Community category
Winner - Ali Clabburn, Liftshare
Special Commendation - Tom Savage and Alasdair Harris, Blue Ventures
The Creative category
Winner - Calypso Rose, Clippykits
Special Commendation - James Steward, Built From Scratch Design
The Teen category
Winner - Oliver Bridge, Bigger Feet
Special Commendation - Kenny Murray, Klobber
The Helping Hand category
Winner - Anna Cowley, The Link Magazine, Cheshire.