Paul Mutagejja was announced as one of the 2 winners for the North East region of Barclays Trading Places Awards at a inspirational awards Luncheon in Newcastle. 

The awards recognise people who have overcome major difficulties to set up their own business. Paul, whose company Delicious 23 uses the 'Virtual Office' services at Sparkhouse Studios in Lincoln, had fought back from major injuries to start up a promotions company and modelling agency. The regional winners will now go forward to present to a panel of judges inLondonthis September.

Paul and the other regional winners will attend a black tie gala dinner in October where the national winners will be announced.

The  national winner will receive a Gold prize package of £10,000 cash for their business from Barclays, plus £3,400 worth of computer server and desk-top software, courtesy of Microsoft.

The second prize Silver package is a Barclays cheque for £5,000 plus £1,100 worth of software items from Microsoft, who will also be presenting £1,100 worth of software to each of the remaining eight Bronze winners.