We are excited to announce that Thorlabs is a Gold Sponsor for the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2026.
Thorlabs is proud to sponsor the Young Business Person of the Year award, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. By backing this award, Thorlabs recognises the dedication, creativity, and leadership shown by young professionals who are making a positive impact in the business world. The sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to encouraging emerging talent and celebrating the achievements of future business leaders.
Representing Thorlabs on the judging panel will be:
- Dr Heather Booth, Senior Operations Manager
- Steve Sims, Engineering Manager
Serving as judges for the awards, Dr Heather and Steve recognise that exceptional business leaders are defined by more than just commercial success. They believe outstanding leaders demonstrate clear vision, resilience, and the ability to inspire others while guiding their organisations through growth and change.
About Thorlabs
Thorlabs is a leading designer and manufacturer of photonics equipment for research, manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Founded in 1989, Thorlabs is headquartered in Newton, New Jersey and has manufacturing and sales offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, China, and Brazil. As a vertically integrated company we design, develop, and manufacture our product portfolio of over 20,000 items.
