Success can only be measured by the individual, was the message news reader Phil Gayle promoted at the Best of Business (BoB) awards 2001.

The ex-Big Breakfast news reader was among guests who included the Deputy Mayor of Sutton, John Dodwell.

The winners of the BoB 2001 awards and new sponsors of the awards for 2002, were mentioned at the ceremony at the Selsdon Park Hotel in Croydon.

Mr Gayle said: "Awards like this can only give the opportunity the excuse to reflect on how far you've come personally and how far your business has come."

Companies of any size can enter the BoBs, which just requires filling out a questionnaire.

Entries for next year must be submitted by January 31 and the winners will be announced at a gala dinner to be held in March 2002.

Forms can be obtained by calling 020 8686 2233 or visiting www.bestofbusiness.net.

October 26, 2001 17:00