Winners announced at National Business Awards evening The Prime Minister described British business as being in a "global race" and commented: "It is people like you who are helping us lift our economy out of a very difficult time and who'll help make sure that Britain doesn't just compete in this global race, but really thrives in it. I want to thank you for everything you're doing, and I want to congratulate everyone for being recognised at the National Business Awards. Danny Alexander said: "The Government is delighted to support this year's National Business Awards. As a celebration of the very best in British business, they are a valuable opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of UK companies - from microbusinesses to multinationals - in achieving the success which drives economic growth. Phil Smith, CEO Cisco UK and Ireland, was honoured with the prestigious Orange Leader of the Year Award, an award decided by a combination of public vote and a ballot from a panel of 35 senior executives from across the business community. Kate Swann, CEO WH Smith, received The Daily Telegraph Award for a Decade of Excellence in Business for her distinguished career leading retail businesses and turning round WH Smith's fortunes. Other winners include Shutl, the web service that organises immediate and convenient delivery of online shopping, which took home the Start-Up Business of the Year Award, with judges commenting that it has been setting new standards for delivery and service in its sector. Joseph Joseph was crowned the BlackBerry Growth Strategy of the Year winner, with Ella's Kitchen, producer of organic baby and toddler food, being awarded the 3i International Growth Business of the Year. Registered charity London Early Years Foundation won the Transformational Change of the Year award for turning a vulnerable charity into a financially secure social enterprise. Martin Stiven, vice president of business at EE - the company that runs Orange, T-Mobile and EE, the new superfast 4G brand - said: "Congratulations to all of this year's winners. The entries are truly remarkable and demonstrate the considerable breadth of inspirational companies that we have in Britain today. They are shining examples of how industry champions are pushing this nation forward with bold innovation and impressive leadership, both of which we believe strongly about at EE. Alex Evans, Programme Director of the National Business Awards said: "Attracting household names, and those aspiring to be; the National Business Awards are the accolade of choice for those seeking the highest recognition - whether it's to attract talent, investment, new customers or media attention." Winners The Daily Telegraph Award for a Decade of Excellence in Business: Kate Swann, CEO WH Smith Orange Leader of the Year: Phil Smith, CEO Cisco UK & Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year: Colin Stevens, Better Bathrooms Business Enabler of the Year: Newton Europe Ecommerce Strategy of the Year: Zaggora.com Santander Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year: Trunki Small Online Business of the Year: Luxury for Less, trading as Bath Empire Croner Employer of the Year: Baringa Partners Huawei Customer Focus Award: World First ICAEW Sustainability Award: Marks & Spencer Start-up Business of the Year: Shutl Orange Innovation Award: Apetito BlackBerry Growth Strategy of the Year: Joseph Joseph Transformational Change of the Year: London Early Years Foundation Leadership Diversity Award: Eversheds Coutts FTSE 100 Business of the Year: Intertek Group 3i International Growth Business of the Year: Ella's Kitchen The National Business Awards supports Help for Heroes, a charity that offers support and advice for wounded soldiers.