Pareto FM managing director Andrew Hulbert is the first recipient from the facility services sector of a NatWest Great British Entrepreneur award, after winning the "Entrepreneur of the Year" 2018 category.

Now in their sixth year, the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards acknowledge the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses in Great Britain.

The Awards have celebrated some outstanding entrepreneurs who have gone on to become household names. 90 shortlisted nominees and their guests attended the glittering ceremony in Bloomsbury last night, where the services entrepreneur trophy was presented to Hulbert.

Over 3,000 applications were received this year and the other entrants in Hulbert's category included Broadgate Search, The Clerkenwell Brothers, Beiwei 55 Degrees Travel Ltd, The Air Agents, Halian, Skin Analytics and YR Live Ltd and YR Store Ltd.

Hulbert, a pioneer of modern facilities management services, said:

"I am humbled to have received the award for services sector entrepreneur of the year. This is recognition and acknowledgement for the entire FM industry and showcases the magnitude of what it can bring to the UK plc.

I am lucky enough to work with incredible clients, without whom we couldn't live and deliver the level of service we aspire to. It has been a record year for Pareto FM and this award win further cements our successes."