The shortlist for the inaugural Solihull Chamber of Commerce Awards has been announced.
There are six different categories for both individuals and companies which will be recognised at a ceremony next month.
The full shortlist is:
Business Person of the Year
Abilgaile Bromfield, Arup
Samantha Rutter, Open Study College
Adam Snelleksz, CMA Video
Mick Westman, Quick Code Labs
Large Business
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Hogarths Hotel
Midshire Business Systems
Small Business
CMA Video
Oaks Consultancy
Open Study College
Stickee Technology
Start-up Business
Ex-Forces Recruitment
Guru You
Indico Street Kitchen and Bar
Limitless Travel
Contribution to the Community
Borroclub
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Hogarths Hotel
Solo Life Opportunities
Apprentice
Danny Dempsey, K2 Development
Samaira Fareed, Quick Code Labs
Sam Holmes, Quick Code Labs
Katie Pell, Xoserve
The judging panel comprised the chamber's chief operating officer Russell Jeans; Steve Allen, head of law firm Mills & Reeve in Birmingham; Louise Teboul, operations director of Common Purpose; and Rebecca Delmore, group sales director at Five Ways Hospitality.
Mr Jeans said: "The judges were impressed with the enthusiasm and ambition of those entering the awards.
"There's every reason to be optimistic about the future of Solihull when it can rely on such great talent."
The awards are being held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on October 19 and will be hosted by Heart FM presenter Ed James.