Around 100 people turned out at Robinsons Brewery last night for the launch of Stockport Business Awards 2013.
Ben Poland of main sponsors and organisers Clarke Nicklin introduced Oliver Robinson, Managing Director of Robinsons Beer division, who welcomed guests and gave his support to the awards. At last year’s inaugural awards, Robinsons won the Business of the Year Turnover £5m+ category.
Last year’s 2012 awards celebrating Stockport’s successes
Ben followed with a presentation to guests, which included all of last year’s award winners, to explain what they can expect from the awards in their second year.
Ben said:
“This year is all about building on the success and momentum gained last year. One thing the awards really highlighted is that Stockport is full of excellent businesses and they all have success stories to share. We want this year to be a bigger, better event that uncovers more fantastic companies doing great work here in Stockport!”
Nominations are now officially open for the awards, and businesses have the choice of 11 Categories to enter.
Andrew Baggott, managing partner at Clarke Nicklin commented:
“The categories are all diverse, giving us the opportunity to showcase a variety of successful businesses. It is our vision that this year even more people get behind the awards and take the opportunity to show us all what they can do. We are working towards the goal of creating a vibrant, successful business community in the Stockport Borough.”
The full list of Categories is:
Business of the Year (Turnover £5m+)
Business of the Year (Turnover £1 to £5m)
Business of the Year (up to £1m)
Most Promising Young Business Award
Business Person of the Year
The Award for Innovation and Design
Independent Retailer of the Year
Employer of the Year Award
Best International/Export Trade Company
The Special Recognition Award
The Award for Most Responsible Company
The organisers are also calling for applications to be this year’s Charity Partner. Last year they collected almost £4,500 for the Stockport-based Seashell Trust and are hoping to match that again this year. If you’d like to become the charity partner please send your application to chelseam@clarkenicklin.co.uk by 30th April.
The Stockport Business Awards’ greatest strength is that it is an event set up for businesses by businesses. It is organised by accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, and headline sponsors are high profile businesses from the region; Gorvins Solicitors, Orbit Developments and NatWest.
For sponsorship opportunities, entry forms, and any other information see www.stockportbusinessawards.co.uk.