THE hard work put in by three Guernsey companies this year has culminated in them making the shortlist for this year’s Awards for Achievement best large business prize.

THE Guernsey team played a significant role in Royal Bank of Canada making net profits of £48m., according to its managing director.

THERE is more to Guernsey than the finance industry, according to the co-founder of Wayfarers World Travel Ltd.

INVESTMENT in staff has been key to the success of Jyra Ltd's small business award nomination, according to owner Michelle Champion.

Family firm Meadow Court Farm won the Natwest Small Business and the Commerce and Employment Best Guernsey Business of the Year Award at the 22nd Awards For Achievement last night at Beau Sejour.

JUDGING has now taken place for the business section of the 2007 Guernsey Awards For Achievement in a record year for entries.

BUSINESSES in finance and hospitality were urged to step forward as the 2007 Guernsey Awards for Achievement were launched yesterday.

THE standard of entries for this year's Awards for Achievement has surpassed judges' expectations.

MORE companies than ever have put themselves forward for the Awards for Achievement.

A PAST winner of the Awards for Achievement excellence in training award has urged other companies to take part.