We are delighted to announce that our 2009 Alumni Success in Business Award winner is Tom Bool, who graduated from Anglia Ruskin in 2006 with a BA (Hons) European Business degree and is the Managing Director of Norwich-based Integro Languages.

Whilst studying here Tom discovered a taste for an international lifestyle, and a passion for languages, developing his French to near native fluency whilst spending close to two years in France between university and various work placements and jobs. After qualifying as a language teacher in Spain, he cultivated his interest in languages further still, deciding that he wanted to create his own business, doing it in his own way using his own ideas.

The result was Integro Languages, a translation agency based in Norwich providing translation and interpretation services in discerning niche markets. Tom works with a wide range of clients in both the public and private sector and having increased his customer base to include international clients, Tom has now launched Integro Languages France, the company's first overseas office, as well as expanding to offer Braille transcription, British sign language and even more language translation options.

His drive to set up a business so soon after graduation, make a success of it and then expand internationally should be an inspiration to us all and the reason why he is a worthy winner of the 2009 Alumni Success in Business Award.

Nominations are now open for the 2010 award. The award gives an opportunity for public recognition and celebration of those alumni judged to have been particularly successful in their fields or professions.

The criteria above will be interpreted broadly and the awards will not be made solely on job title or the number of nominations received for any individual.

Nominations may be made by alumni or staff of Anglia Ruskin University. In addition, the families and friends of alumni may also submit nominations. Judging will be by a panel made up of the Alumni Relations & Fundraising Officer, the Dean of the Business School and a representative of the sponsors.

The award will be presented at the appropriate graduation ceremony with the successful candidate being invited to lunch with the Vice Chancellor.

Nominations for the 2009 award need to be received by 20th August 2010. Click on the link below for a nomination form.