Robinsons Brewery Special Recognition

Robinsons brewery received special recognition at this year’s Stockport Business Awards. The family brewer, a previous winner at the awards, was honoured for its investment in the town for more than 175 years.

A total of 14 awards were handed out in front of 350 people at Stockport Town Hall.

The Marketing Stockport-sponsored award for the Most Innovative Business went to environmental consultants APEM.

Left: Stockport Business Awards held in the Town Hall’s magnificent Ballroom

Marketing Stockport members among the winners were Julian Stafford, managing director of Midshire Business Systems, who was awarded Business Person of the Year, Trust Design, IN Accountancy, Life Leisure and SAS Daniels.

Andrew Baggott, managing partner of Clarke Nicklin, who organise the awards, said:

“I am delighted at how the awards have grown and it is testament to the Stockport business community that we can easily fill the largest room in Stockport.

“We were expecting another great night and we weren’t disappointed.”

Full list of winners:

Business of the Year £5m+ (sponsored by NatWest) – Valour Finance Group

Business of the Year £1-5m (sponsored by Orbit Developments) – Pioneer Digital Solutions

Business of the Year up to £1m (sponsored by Gorvins Solicitors) – Trust

Business Person of the Year (sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants) – Julian Stafford, Midshire Business Systems

Most Promising Young Business (sponsored by Leemic) – IN Accountancy

Young Business Person of the Year (sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning) – Muhammad Jamil, Parcel Plus

The Award for Developing Young People (sponsored by CDL) – SAS Daniels

Employer of the Year Award (sponsored by Ashcroft Creative Design) – Rowlinson Knitwear

The Award for Most Innovative Business (sponsored by Marketing Stockport) – APEM

Best International Trade Company (sponsored by MAN Diesel & Turbo) – Parkcloud

Independent Retailer of the Year (sponsored by the Stockport Express) – Bramhall Bakery

Best Not for Profit Organisation (sponsored by Metronet UK) – Life Leisure

The We Are Stockport Award – Vintage Village