Sue Clarke, Managing director; Nigel Atkinson, Esq, HM Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire; Nigel Clarke, CEO (centre) with Howard Clarke, Chairman and Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire, Sir James Scott, DL
Credit: Chris Pearsall Photography
Press release 4th August 2016
Lord Lieutenant presents Queen’s Award to Morgan IAT
Nigel Atkinson, Esq, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire today visited Petersfield to present the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade to Morgan Innovation and Technology Ltd.
Also in attendance at the presentation were:-
- Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire, Sir James Scott, DL
- Cllr David Ashcroft, Chairman of East Hampshire District Council (EHDC)
- Cllr Ferris Cowper, Leader of EHDC
- Sandy Hopkins, Chief Executive, EHDC and Havant Borough Council
- Cllr James Deane, Petersfield Town Mayor
- Debbie Vodden, Economic Development Officer at EHDC.
James Roberts, inventor of mOm baby incubator and global winner of the 2014 James Dyson award for innovation also attended.
Nigel Atkinson Esq, HM Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire said: “I am delighted to present this very prestigious award on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. Such an award should be held in high regard by any recipient as it is for outstanding achievement by a UK business.”
Before the presentation by the Lord-Lieutenant, the company’s founder and research director, Howard Clarke took attendees on a tour of the business. Guests viewed some of the latest leading-edge products in development such as a brand new anti-snoring device and mOm, a collapsible, electronically controlled baby incubator.
Morgan IAT took the opportunity to thank staff, clients and partner organisations for their support over the last five years, at a special celebratory reception in a marquee at their business premises.
Nigel Clarke, CEO of Morgan IAT added: “It’s been a fantastic day and an opportunity to share what is a very special occasion for the Morgan family, with everybody who has made this possible.”
The company was told in April that it had won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the second time. Morgan IAT last won the award in 2011. On July 14th, CEO Nigel Clarke and his wife, Jessica travelled to Buckingham Palace and were introduced to the Queen, at a reception for Queen’s Award winners.