It has taken a lot of courage and conviction for businesses to survive this difficult past year. However, going above and beyond as usual with their ambition and determination, Leicestershire's business industry has still found a way to thrive.
In order to commend the remarkable effort and hard work put in by these entrepreneurs, companies and organisations, the LeicestershireLive Business Awards, in association with Champions UK plc is hosting an extra special ceremony.
On Thursday, September 16, live at the Maher Centre, the business community will be reunited to see 16 awards handed out to local businesses. For more information, take a look at the online hub. For tickets, contact Michelle Roberts at mroberts@championsukplc.com.
There are five headline sponsors this year: Freeths, Mazars, Janine Edwards Wealth Management, De Montfort University and Diginius.
Bob Johnson, Leicester office managing partner of one of the headline sponsors, Mazars, said: "We have consistently sponsored the awards over many years because we passionately believe in putting something back into a business community of which we are proud to be an active part.
The awards give businesses in Leicestershire a great opportunity to showcase the innovative ideas and strengths that have underpinned their success to date, and which will stand them in good stead for the future."
Here are the finalists for the LeicestershireLive Business Awards 2021:
SME Business of the Year Sponsored by Smith Partnership
College Court Conference Centre and Hotel
Micro-Fresh®
Spirit Health Group
BHIB Insurance Brokers
Employer of the Year Sponsored by Growth Partners plc
Finch Consulting Limited
Fishers Solicitors
Regional Recruitment Services Ltd
Business Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by Morningside Pharmaceuticals
Alex Nash, Alcuris
Evie Keough, Boromi
Tom Willday, Willsow Limited
Excellence in Science & Technology Sponsored by Freeths
Alcuris
Evolve
Morningside Pharmaceuticals
Excellence in Manufacturing Award Sponsored by Samworth Brothers
Flexeserve
Food Attraction
Ibstock Brick
Contribution to the Community Award Sponsored by De Montfort University
Furnley House
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Not-for-Profit-Organisation Award Sponsored by BHIB Insurance Brokers
2funky Arts
Leicestershire Cares
The Y
United Against Violence & Abuse (UAVA)
Excellence in Innovation Award Sponsored by Eileen Richards Recruitment
e-Bate Limited
Reflex Vehicle Hire Limited
Micro-Fresh®
Family Business of the Year Sponsored by AXA Health
Armourgeddon Ltd
Armstrong Logistics
Food Attraction
Customer Service Excellence Award Sponsored by Mazars
Reflex Vehicle Hire
Cambridge & Counties Bank
College Court Conference Centre and Hotel
Apprentice Employer of the Year Sponsored by William Davis Homes
Ibstock Brick
JJ Churchill Ltd
Samworth Brothers
Excellence in Training & Development Sponsored by Futures
BHIB Insurance Brokers
My Home Move
Sulets
International Trade & Export Sponsored by Ventola Projects®
Flexeserve
Micro-Fresh®
Corporate Architecture Limited
Small Business Growth & Development Award Sponsored by Michael Smith Switchgear
Minibikers
Moore Security Systems Ltd
Westbridge Tax
Hospitality Innovation Award Sponsored by PPL PRS
Bobli
Ben's Kitchen
Winstanley House
Navitas
Company of the Year Sponsored by Janine Edwards Wealth Management
Finch Consulting Limited
Food Attraction Ltd
Rotherwood Healthcare
Spirit Health Group
The LeicestershireLive Business Awards 2021, in association with Champions UK plc, will take place on Thursday, September 16 at Maher Centre. For tickets, please contact Michelle Roberts, mroberts@championsukplc.com.
Find out more information on the official website: leicestershirelivebusinessawards.co.uk.