A TELECOMS company has earned a prize for its standard of management.

Southern Communications, based in Dummer, has been awarded the Best Mid Market Management Team at the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Management Team Awards.

Paul Bradford, chief executive officer at Southern Communications, attended the chair’s dinner to receive the award at Banqueting House, London.

The dinner brought together BVCA chairs past and present, senior industry, parliamentarian and media officials and regulators, for a high level evening looking at the impact of the industry.

Southern Communications employs more than 280 staff across the UK and has more than 50 years of experience in providing businesses with cloud, network, voice, mobile and security solutions.

On collecting the award, Mr Bradford said: “I am delighted to be presented with this award. I am very proud of the whole team at Southern Communications.

“We have built a strong management team and have the best employees in the industry.

“This award is a great recognition for the business and a fantastic achievement, which wouldn’t have been possible without the backing of Livingbridge, who provide fantastic support through the delivery or our growth plans.”