Each year, prominent UK organisations and leaders within the corporate governance area look forward to the gala awards and ceremony. 'The ICSA Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in governance and annual reporting and reward the work and achievements of companies, teams and individuals across the governance profession.' (ICSA, 2017)

Comprised of several categories related to best practice within UK corporate governance, ranging from 'Best Investor Engagement' and 'Strategic Report of the Year' to 'Board Disclosure of the Year' and 'Annual Report of the Year', the ICSA awards bring company secretaries from FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 organisations together for one evening to celebrate the best of the best within the ever-changing landscape of Corporate Governance.

Black Sun's Chief Engagement and Insight Officer, Sallie Pilot, says: "We are delighted that five Black Sun clients have been recognised in the recently announced award nominations through the ICSA Awards. As company secretaries and other important report preparers work tirelessly throughout the year towards the annual reporting process, the opportunity to celebrate and spotlight best practice within corporate governance at this annual event is recognised throughout the industry, especially at a time when the governance discussion is high on the agenda of the government and within various regulatory circles."

Black Sun clients that have been recognised and shortlisted for the 2017 ICSA awards, are as follows:

STRATEGIC REPORT OF THE YEAR

• Babcock plc

SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE OF THE YEAR

• Taylor Wimpey plc

BOARD DISCLOSURE OF THE YEAR

• Hammerson plc

RISK DISCLOSURE OF THE YEAR

• Antofagasta plc
• International Consolidated Airlines Group plc

To get in touch with Black Sun in exploring corporate reporting opportunities, please contact Sarah Myles

For further information please contact: Kaarina Vieru, Communications Development Manager, Black Sun Plc