Catering2Order's John Charles has been named as one of the most inspirational UK entrepreneurs at Barclays Trading Places Awards in London on the 30th of November.
He was runner up in these national awards that recognise people who have overcome personal adversity to successfully establish their own company.
Charles didn't let blindness stop his ambition and he set up London catering company Catering2Order in 2007.
The overall winner was Richard John Cartwright of Newcastle Books and the Community Award winner was Andrew Kent, who set up a car repair shop after a near fatal stroke and employs disabled and disadvantaged people from his local community.
