Over 350 company got here collectively to rejoice the success of companies in West Cheshire & North Wales on Friday 11th November on the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Ball & Recognition Awards.
Happening within the Pavilion at Chester Racecourse, the occasion, sponsored by Protos Networks, was an opportunity for members of the Chamber of Commerce to come back collectively and replicate on the accomplishments of the final 12 months.
The night began with company having fun with arrival drinks within the Champagne Bar, kindly sponsored by Valto, while listening to a stay acoustic efficiency by Anthony Kluge, lead singer of Skynights who have been the stay band for the night.
After company have been seated, Chief Govt Officer of the Chamber of Commerce, Debbie Bryce, took to the stage to welcome all and to get the night underway. Because the occasion befell on Armistice Day, a minute’s silence was then noticed as a mark of respect.
Debbie then launched the host for the night, Sian Lloyd. Sian is an skilled journalist and broadcaster and is a well-known face with viewers throughout the UK for presenting nationwide programmes, together with BBC Breakfast, BBC Crimewatch Roadshow and Panorama. Sian grew up in Wrexham, the place she learnt Welsh and now ceaselessly presents programmes on S4C.
Sian launched Helen Nellist, Chair of the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce, who thanked the Headliner Sponsors for the night, Protos Networks, and gave an introduction to the chosen charity for the night, The Joshua Tree.
It was then over to Sian to formally start the awards ceremony which had seen a file variety of companies enter the 12 classes up for grabs with finalists chosen previous to the night.
The winners of every award could be discovered under:
Protos Networks Award for Digital Innovation
Recognising organisations with a deal with digital innovation, this award has been designed for companies that may display that they’ve embraced digitisation and have used know-how to extend their profitability.
Congratulations to our Finalists:
- Nelson Myatt Solicitors
- Assume Past
- Topwood Ltd
Congratulations to our Winner:
Younger Chamber Award – Sponsored by Russell Taylor Group
As we convey the schooling and companies nearer by means of our Younger Chamber programme, we stay up for celebrating the achievements of Younger Chamber college students and the involvement of one in all our Younger Chamber colleges or faculties over the earlier 12 months.
Congratulations to our Winner:
Kickstart Trainee Award
This award recognises younger individuals who have undertaken a placement by way of the Kickstart Scheme. Companies ought to nominate trainees they really feel have made a major contribution to the enterprise.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Jamie Hickson – Cheshire West Recycling
- Fraser Crossan – Chester Zoo
- Stephen Higgitt – Countess of Chester Hospital
- Naomi Chapple-Parry – Groundwork North Wales
Congratulations to our Winners:
- Fraser Crossan – Chester Zoo
- Stephen Higgitt – Countess of Chester Hospital
Kickstart Employer Award – Sponsored by Azets
This award recognises companies which have embraced the Kickstart Scheme. Entrants for this award ought to display how they’ve improved outcomes for younger folks on the scheme.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Chester Zoo
- Paul Bristow Associates
- Valto
Congratulations to our Winner:
Younger Individual/Apprentice of the Yr Award – Sponsored by Altimex Ltd
This award is to focus on the distinctive contribution of a teen or an apprentice, aged 25 or below, to the success and development of a enterprise based mostly in West Cheshire and North Wales.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Sophie Foster – Brownlow Furnishings
- Hristina Tsvetankova – WR Companions
- Jasmin Hughes – Your Area
Congratulations to our Winner:
- Sophie Foster – Brownlow Furnishings
Begin-Up Enterprise of the Yr Award- Sponsored by Zodeq Ltd
This award is open to companies which were buying and selling for lower than 2 years and seeks to recognise the dedication and onerous work of entrepreneurs throughout West Cheshire & North Wales.
Congratulations to our Finalists:
- Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
- Kingdom Recommends Restricted
- Menopause 360
- Constructive Planet
Congratulations to our Winner:
- Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
Made a Distinction Award – Sponsored by The Different Board
This award recognises a enterprise, or one in all their workers, which have made a distinction to the social well-being of their area people. This might be by means of volunteer and charity work or by any means the place the enterprise or worker has gone above and past to help their group.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- HMP Berwyn
- Menopause 360
- P&A Group
- Russell Taylor Group
- Wildnerness Tribe
Congratulations to our Winner:
Buyer Excellence Award – Sponsored by Leonard Curtis
Recognising organisations with a deal with customer support and care, this award has been designed for companies that may display excellence and dedication within the ever-important space of customer support.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
- HM Authorized
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Penderyn Distillery
- Excursions Round Chester
Congratulations to our Winner:
Excellence in Sustainability Award – Sponsored by S. L. Procurement Options
This award recognises companies which are main the best way to a low carbon, low waste and sustainable future.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Cyd Innovation
- Much less Frequent Metals
- Platts Agriculture Restricted
- Rhug Wild Magnificence
Congratulations to our Winner:
- Platts Agriculture Restricted
Export & Worldwide Commerce Award – Sponsored by ITAS
This award recognises the power of exporters in West Cheshire & North Wales. Entrants for this award should stand out from the group on the worldwide stage and display that they’ve generated vital and/or sustained will increase of their export exercise.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Consort Precision Diamond
- Lavinia Stamps
- Much less Frequent Metals
Congratulations to our Winner:
Enterprise Progress Award – Sponsored by NatWest Enterprise Banking
This award is open to companies of all sizes and recognises these which have skilled distinctive development in gross sales, revenue, market share, jobs or worldwide commerce. Judges will probably be searching for an organisation that may display the best ranges of development with a powerful plan for sustainable monetary efficiency.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Accted Ltd
- itas
- The Literacy Firm
Congratulations to our Winner:
Enterprise of the Yr Award – Sponsored by Ellis & Co Chartered Accountants and Enterprise Advisers
That is the premier award for companies in West Cheshire & North Wales and is open to corporations of any measurement, working in any industrial or industrial sector.
Congratulations to our finalists:
- Bathgate Enterprise Finance
- Lavinia Stamps
- Platts Agriculture Restricted
- Valto
Congratulations to our Winner:
- Bathgate Enterprise Finance
As soon as the awards got here to a detailed, a raffle and public sale then befell to boost funds for The Joshua Tree. A complete of just below £7,500 was raised for the kids’s most cancers charity that gives bespoke help to all instant and prolonged members of the family which are affected by childhood cancers.
Earlier than the night got here to an finish, the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce have been then offered with the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Employers Recognition Award by Lt Colonel Mark Powell. The Chamber obtained the award as recognition for its help for the Armed Forces.
Debbie Bryce mentioned:
“This night’s awards have been a possibility for us to recognise and rejoice the nice work and success of our members. After the file variety of entries for this 12 months’s awards, the judges had the extraordinarily difficult process of first selecting the finalists after which the winners. I want to thank each one in all our members who took the time to finish an entry, the calibre of the nominations was distinctive. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all of our sponsors, your help makes nights like these doable!”
