On This Day - 23rd March

Clive Sinclair named Guardian Young Businessman of the Year
1983

Clive Sinclair named Guardian Young Businessman of the Year

Clive Sinclair was named The Guardian's Young Businessman of the Year in recognition of his contribution to British business. The award was presented by Norman Tebbit at a luncheon at Mansion House in London. Sinclair was 42 at the time and had recently overseen Sinclair Research's rapid expansion through the ZX80, ZX81 and ZX Spectrum.
Source: https://sinclairuser.com/014/news.htm
Sinclair User Issue 14, May 1983, reported that Clive Sinclair had been named The Guardian's Young Businessman of the Year. A contemporary Guardian/Sinclair Research press release confirms that the award was presented by the Rt Hon. Norman Tebbit MP at a Mansion House luncheon on Wednesday 23 March 1983. The award was being made for the thirteenth time and recognised a significant contribution to business
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