Stormsaver, the UK's leading supplier of rainwater harvesting systems, is a finalist in The National Business Awards Regional Programme 2009. 

The National Business Awards Regional Programme 2009, sponsored by Orange, is acknowledged as the UK's leading showcase for achievement in business, and aims to recognise some of the most talented organisations embracing success, innovation and ethical business across Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia. 

Stormsaver has been nominated for The IMechE Business Innovation of the Year category, which aims to highlight and celebrate companies that excel at embracing innovation. 

Paul Tollet, Vice President of Business, Orange UK said: "Nobody can doubt that this is an extremely difficult period for commerce, however, The National Business Awards provides the opportunity to revive some confidence in UK business through the recognition of our most talented organisations and individuals."

Lorraine Agnew, Programme Director, The National Business Awards, commented: "It is refreshing to see organisations like Stormsaver bucking the market trends and we are looking forward to honouring those who keep excelling in these challenging conditions. Stormsaver clearly stood out with its innovative strategies securing its place in the finals alongside near 200 organisations shortlisted across the country this year."

"We are delighted to have been nominated in the innovation category," said Lisa Farnsworth, speaking on behalf of Stormsaver, which she runs with husband Michael. "When Michael and I set Stormsaver up we were determined to be successful, and to be market leaders within six years is just incredible. Rainwater harvesting was in its infancy back then, and it has continued to emerge as a growing sector. To this end, innovation and creativity play a key role in our ethos, not only for our portfolio of products, but also down to the people we employ."  

"This nomination is a testament of success to not only our products, but also to the people who work here. It also highlights that Stormsaver has a culture of innovation throughout the business, with all members of staff being actively encouraged to generate new ideas and new working practices," adds Lisa.

Established over six years ago, Stormsaver has become well known across the UK for its innovative portfolio of products, which are regularly used by over half of the UK's 150 top construction companies. 

"Our latest innovation is the COMBI-system which has been developed specifically for commercial buildings with minimal storage space. We will continue to strive to develop cutting-edge products and be at the forefront of rainwater harvesting engineering," added Lisa.

After making its finalist presentation on the 2nd June, Stormsaver is now waiting to find out if it is a winner. It will find out at the awards ceremony in Birmingham on 16th July. 

Stormsaver is well recognised for being an innovative company, as earlier this year Stormsaver was nominated for the innovation award at the Midlands Excellence Awards, and Lisa Farnsworth was a finalist at the Women of Worth East Midlands Awards in the innovation category. In 2007, Stormsaver won the 'Nottinghamshire's Most Innovative Business' Award.