A pharmaceuticals company has been celebrated for its service to healthcare.

Sigma Pharmaceuticals in Imperial Way, Watford, won the Healthcare Business Award during the 2019 Asian Business Awards at Westminster Park Plaza on Friday (March 22).

Sigma, which has been running for 35 years, was one of ten companies that received awards on the night.

The ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio Five Live presenter Nihal Arthanayake and saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond MP among the guests.

On collecting the award, a representative from Sigma Pharmaceuticals said: “As a family, we are collectively very honoured to receive this award because it pays tribute to the two generations coming together and forging a bright future.”

Mr Hammond added: “The Asian community has played an enormous role in Britain’s success and I am honoured to have been invited to the awards to celebrate the power of business and enterprise.”