Oven valeting franchise Ovenu is celebrating after being named as a finalist in this year’s prestigious Amazon Scale-Up Awards.
It is shortlisted in the Franchise Business Award category which recognises outstanding franchises that have dominated their sector, demonstrated a passion and commitment for ethical franchising and created successful strategies and a clear plan for future growth.
Launched in 2012 to showcase outstanding businesses and entrepreneurship, the Amazon Scale-Up Awards are organised by Business Leader Magazine.
The judging panel includes Irene Graham, CEO of the ScaleUp Institute, former Dragon’s Den star Piers Linney, Poundland founder Steve Smith and market commentator and co-founder of a new regional investment exchange, Justin Urquhart Stewart.
The winner will be announced at a gala dinner, attended by 700 guests and hosted by comedian Tom Allen, at London’s Hilton Hotel on 20 March.
Ovenu – which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary – has grown to become the market leader in domestic oven cleaning, operating 100 franchises across the UK and more than 30 in Australia.
It was founded by owner and managing director Rik Hellewell, who designed the premium quality dip tank used to clean oven parts and developed its unique range of biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning products.
He said: “It’s a real privilege to be shortlisted in the Amazon Scale-Up Awards and reflects well on the success of the business as well as the dedication of all our Ovenu franchisees who deliver such a quality service.
“It’s gratifying to know that over the years Ovenu has provided the opportunity for hundreds of people to run their own businesses – safe in the knowledge they have the full support of a tried and trusted brand.”
