2023 Winners August 16, 2024 Six London-based companies and one volunteering champion emerged triumphant in 2023’s Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards, held by the City of London Corporation at Mansion House to recognise London-based companies for their commitment to responsible business and social impact. The winners were Standard Chartered Bank, St George, 10x Banking, Mediorite & PwC, Tempo Time Credits, Dot [...]
This Years Venue – Mansion House August 16, 2024 Mansion House is an iconic and historic building in the heart of the City of London, serving as the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is one of the most well-known and prestigious venues in the city, often used for official events, receptions, and important civic occasions. Designed by the architect George [...]
History of the Dragon Awards August 16, 2024 The City of London Dragon Awards were established in 1987 by the City of London Corporation to recognisze and celebrate the contributions of businesses and public sector organiszations in fostering social impact within the communities of Greater London and beyond. The awards were named after the dragon, a symbol found on the City of London’s [...]
The Dragon Award Categories August 16, 2024 There are twelve Dragon Awards this year….read more here The Heart of the City Award The “Heart of the City Award” continues to honor its enduring legacyby incorporating broader aspects of Environmental, Social, andGovernance (ESG) principles. This prestigious award recognizesbusinesses that have initiated impactful social changes within GreaterLondon over the last three years. As we [...]
The 7 best covered terraces and courtyards at London restaurants August 16, 2024 There’s nothing quite like a bit of al fresco dining, especially when the sun is burning down and tempting us to spend all of our waking hours outside. To celebrate the good weather finally showing up, we’ve rounded up some of the best terraces and courtyards where you can enjoy a great meal – but [...]
Traveltok takes off: Why Hilton, Ryanair, Expedia and British Airways are flocking to Tiktok August 16, 2024 It’s highly likely that someone you know has been to Montenegro, Albania or Slovenia in the past year. This is no coincidence. These destinations have soared in popularity after going viral on Tiktok’s “travel dupes” trend, where users seek out lesser-known or less-touristed alternatives to popular locations. Savvy travellers are swapping Paris for Bruges, London [...]
The 6 best terraces in London to catch the rays this weekend August 16, 2024 With the sun finally exposing itself to us mere mortals, it’s the weekend to explore London’s outdoor drinking and dining spots. Here are some of the very best outdoor terraces in London to spend a lazy afternoon, whether you’re eating, drinking or just chewing the fat with old friends. Century Club Shaftesbury Avenue’s Century Club [...]
Dragons Awards 2024 – Judges page August 16, 2024 Table of Contents As we prepare for the City AM Dragon Awards ceremony on Monday 18th November, we are excited to introduce our panel of judges who will bring their experience and insights to the process of identifying and recognising excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. As with all City AM awards, we [...]
Dragons Award 2024 – Our partners August 16, 2024 Table of Contents We are pleased to be working with: Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better [...]
City AM Dragon Awards 2024 August 16, 2024 Table of Contents DRAGON AWARD WINNERS ARE THE BEST OF BUSINESS You would be forgiven for thinking that the most important Mansion House event was the Chancellor’s annual speech to City leaders but, with apologies to Rachel Reeves, she’s just been upstaged. Last night (18 November 2024) 200 leaders and founders from a staggering array [...]