Promoting achievements of Small and Medium Enterprises

In his address, Minister Bholah stated that the purpose of the SME Excellence Award is to ensure the growth and sustainability of SMEs and valorise their contribution to the economy of Mauritius. The award, he underlined, also has as objective to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of the SME sector with a view to encourage SMEs to be engaged in the production of quality products and explore new markets.

The Grand Winner of SME Excellence Award 2019, LVM Mauritius Ltd, was awarded a total cash prize of Rs 300,000 and a trophy. As regards the winners, the first runner up and the second runner of the different SMEs categories (Micro, Small and Medium), they received a cash prize of Rs 200 000, Rs 100 000 and Rs 50 000 respectively, along with a shield.

For the micro enterprise category, Casting World Ltd, designated as the winner, followed by the first runner up, Secret Grandmère Co. Ltd, and the second runner up, which is, Xpress Ironing Ltd.

With regard to the small enterprise category, Formacut Enterprise Ltd received the winning title, the first runner up, Miel Or Ltd, and the second runner up, Hampa Ltd.

As for the medium enterprise category, LVM Mauritius Ltd received the winner’s award, the first runner up, Integrity Metalworks Ltd, and the second runner up, Bisenco Ltd.

It is also to be noted that the Minister’s Special Award went to J&B Mechanical Engineering Ltd and Focus Events Ltd obtained the Special Jury Award.