Nottinghamshire Business Awards 2021 - East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)

We are delighted to be able to announce the finalists ofthe Nottinghamshire Business Awards 2021. The annoucement can be viewed here.

We want this year's Business Awards to be a celebration of business and the resilience they have shown in the last 18 months.

We are hoping that everyone will be able to join us at the Gala Dinner in November.

Selected winners on the night will go on to the national BCC awards.

Awards Categories

Business Improvement through Technology

This award recognises organisations that have integrated technology into the way they work, to help them grow their business.

The finalists are:

Forsyth Barnes
NT Voice and Data Solutions
Performance Networks
Ryley Wealth Management

Community Impact

This award recognises businesses, charities and social enterprises that have Corporate Social Responsibility as a key part of their planning.

The finalists are:

Maggie’s Nottingham
Nottingham Forest Community Trust
Rene House
RideWise
TTK Confectionery

Outstanding Growth

This award is open to businesses of all sizes and rewards those that have experienced exceptional growth in sales, profit, market share, jobs or international trade.

The finalists are:

Air IT
CCM Group
Eight Days a Week Print Solutions
Forsyth Barnes
TTK Confectionery

Collaboration Award

We are looking for organisations which have worked together for a common goal. This award is for organisations that have combined their skills to demonstrate what can be achieved by working together.

The finalists are:

Arc Partnership
Love My Town Group
Maggie’s Nottingham
Rotheras

Environmental Impact

The Environmental Impact Award will be awarded to an organisation which has put environmental sustainability at the core of its business.

The finalists are:

JG Pears
Plastek UK
RideWise
Shredall SDS Group

Commitment to People Development

The winner of this award will showcase a commitment to the development of staff through the promotion of a learning and development culture and employee wellbeing.

The finalists are:

CCM Group
Plastek UK
Portland College
R.E.A.L Education
Ryley Wealth Management

Apprentice of the Year

The Apprentice of the Year category celebrates the business leaders of the future. The award recognises the rising stars of business who have made an outstanding contribution to the organisation they work in.

The finalists are:

Amie Betteridge - Fidler & Pepper Lawyers
Joshua Ruthven – Page Kirk
Martin Cull – Page Kirk
Megan Langley – SourceCloud

Entrepreneur of the Year

This Award recognises a dynamic and creative business leader.

The finalists are:

Trent Peek – CCM Group
Richard Fletcher – Ignys
Rebecca Bull – My HR Hub
Iwona Lebiedowicz – PAB Languages Centre
Faye Harding – The FE People

Education and Business Partnership

Aimed at schools, colleges and further education providers that engage effectively with business, this award recognises those which can demonstrate partnership working with local businesses and how they help pupils develop crucial employability skills valued by employers.

The finalists are:

Access Training East Midlands
R.E.A.L Education
The Futures Group

Excellence in Customer Service

Recognising organisations with a focus on customer service and care, this award has been designed for businesses which can demonstrate excellence and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.

The finalists are:

KuKu Connect
Plastek UK
Ryley Wealth Management
SourceCloud
Voldi

Excellence in International Trade

This award recognises the strength of local businesses which trade internationally. Entrants must demonstrate how their objectives and strategies have generated significant and/or sustained increases in their international activity.

The finalists are:

JG Pears
Mobile Air Traffic Control Systems
Plastek UK
Unic International

Small Business of the Year

This award - open to organisations employing up to 75 full-time members of staff - will go to a company that has achieved consistent growth backed by strong financial performance. Entrants will demonstrate current activity to grow market share and the effect this is having on business performance.

The finalists are:

CCM Group
Forsyth Barnes
PLM Global
TTK Confectionery
Unic International

Excellence in Innovation

This award recognises businesses that have used innovation to strengthen their business. Lots of businesses have had to change the way they do things and this award is for anyone who thought outside ofthe box to increase efficiencies.

The finalists are:

Affari Media
Home Curtains (UK)
KuKu Connect
Performance Networks

Business of the Year

The Business of the Year award sponsored by Mazars is chosen by the judges from the winners of the other individual award categories.

The business of the year will be awarded to a business which has shown excellence in their field and is an exemplar to all other businesses within Nottinghamshire.

It will showcase the quality of businesses and the expertise within the county.