Innovation-Direct team received the prestigious 2004 "living for Innovation Award". The award was given for the quality and amount of support provided to local inventors and companies developing new products over the span of the project. 8 companies had been short listed for awards in 2004, and Mc Burney scientific won in 2003.

List of projects that have been short-listed for the Lord Stafford Awards:

Commended:
Enjoy Birds More - http://www.enjoybirdsmore.co.uk
Expresslock Ltd - http://www.expresslock.co.uk
Horse Products International -
Lydo innovations - http://www.lydoinnovations.com
SNG Barratt Ltd -
Teal Wash - http://www.tealwash.com
TTL Plas tics - http://www.ttlplastics.co.uk
Wondawheelz - http://www.wondawheelz.com

Winner:
McBurney Scientific - http://www.mcburneyscientific.com