Leicestershire Business Awards

This award recognises a business that has successfully implemented a specific technology project which has significantly contributed to measurable business growth, operational improvements, or return on investment (ROI).

The judges were looking for organisations who demonstrated the use of technology to improve processes, efficiencies or improve customer experience.

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CSR Leadership Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Better-IT

Great Business Matters

Howes Percival

Scholars School System

Scope Construction

This award recognises a business that is able to demonstrate how activities have made a positive impact on specific social issues affecting their local community.

Looking for a process of identifying issues in communities and how these have been addressed.

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Collaboration of the year Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – HMP Fosse Way & HMP Leicester

Sanjib 8

Community Enterprise Engine

The Carpenter’s Arms (Midlands) Trust

Collaboration is what drives success. In this category we want to hear about where two or more separate organisations have collaborated on a project with successful outcomes for those involved.

Entrants demonstrated the specific benefits and improvements that the collaboration has provided.

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Green business of the year Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Honest Inks

The Carpenter’s Arms (Midlands) Trust

Consultus

Abacus Flooring Solutions

This award is open to organisations who can demonstrate their commitment to making a positive impact on the environment through greener ways of working.

The judges were looking for organisations to be able to demonstrate their thought process of their environmental impact.

Commitment to People Development Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – The Carpenter’s Arms (Midlands) Trust

Samworth Brothers

Flogas Britain

Creative62

MHA

This award recognises organisations which demonstrate a firm commitment to people development and the implementation and promotion of a learning and development culture, as well as how employee wellbeing is supported.

The judges were looking for entrants that can demonstrate how their approach to people has had an impact on their organisation.

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Apprentice of the year Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Sofia Coviello – IMA Architects

Gedrick Moyo – Samworth Brothers

Lauren Cropper – 1284 Communications

Julia Karbownik – Samworth Brothers

About this award

This award recognises the rising stars who will become the business leaders of tomorrow.

The award is open to all current or past apprentices of any age who can demonstrate they have made an exceptional contribution to their workplace.

The judges were looking for a leader of tomorrow, who has taken on responsibility to shine within their organisation.

Excellence in International Growth Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Coba Plastics Group

MHA

Consultus

Savage Lighting

This award recognises the strength of local businesses which trade internationally and demonstrate strategies for growth and increases in their international activity.

The judges were looking for entrants who have a plan for international markets can alter their tactics to new markets.

Education & Business Partnership of the Year

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Loughborough College Group

Pedestrian

De Montfort University

This award is aimed at schools, colleges, further and higher education and training providers.

Entrants must demonstrate examples of partnership working with local businesses and how they help pupils develop crucial employability skills.

Entrants must demonstrate examples of partnership working with local businesses and how they help pupils develop crucial employability skills.

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Excellence in Customer Service Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Better-IT

Furnley House

Assured Energy

Datalink Electronics

Berkfield

This award is open to businesses who can demonstrate they deliver industry-leading standards of service.

Entrants should provide evidence on how they exceed customer expectations.

The judges are looking for entrants who can showcase their process for customer service and how they identify areas for improvement.

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Micro Business of the year Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – The Simulator Company

Templar Health and Safety Consulting

These Hands Academy

Structural Adhesives

Applicants must be able to demonstrate current activity to grow market share and the positive effect this is having on business performance.

This award is fully inclusive for all sectors, including charities, social enterprises, and community interest companies who employ 1-10 employees and have a turnover of up to £1m

The judges were looking for entrants who want to shout about their successes. They can showcase how the organisation is growing.

Small Business of the year Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Datalink Electronics

Abacus Flooring Solutions

The judges were looking for entrants who want to shout about their successes. They can showcase how the organisation is growing.

Innovation of the year Award

Award Shortlist

WINNER – Berkfield

Abacus Flooring Solutions

The Simulator Co

Love4Life

Creative62

This award is open to businesses who have introduced innovative new ideas, methods, products, services, or processes that have added value to its business and given it a competitive edge.

We want to hear about your businesses innovative aims to solve problems, meet customer needs more effectively, or capitalise on new opportunities to drive growth and profitability.