Winners at Stockport Business Awards 2018

Stockport’s finest were awarded and celebrated at last night’s Stockport Business Awards held at the iconic Stockport Town Hall.

Over 350 people attended the black tie awards dinner to celebrate the success and achievements of the region’s finest in business, organised for the seventh year by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants.

TV presenter, Jenny Powell, hosted the awards for the second year running and did a fantastic job of keeping the excited crowd engaged for those all-important moments. SignPost Stockport for Carers were this year’s Charity Partner and raised over £4000 in the charity raffle to help support carers in the community.

Andrew Baggott, Managing Partner of Clarke Nicklin chartered accountants commented:

“Yet again the night was a resounding success. The room was extremely vibrant and positive, with the Stockport business community celebrating some amazing winners and shortlisted companies. Each year we continue to find, and are able to highlight the great businesses that Stockport has to offer.”

The winners of this Year’s Stockport Business Awards are: 

Best Food & Drink Business – Sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants

• Almond pubs

Best Creative Agency – Sponsored by Marketing Stockport

• Sammon Media

Excellence in CSR – Sponsored by CDL

• Stockport Homes

The Innovation Award – Sponsored by Stockport Council & Stockport Economic Alliance

• Starkey Technologies

Most Promising Young Business -Sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants

• Tramp Hair Boutique

Best Not-for-Profit Organisation – Sponsored by Ashcroft Creative Design

• Seashell Trust

Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Life Leisure

• Rowlinson Knitwear

International Business of the Year – Sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning

• Practical Publishing

Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Handelsbanken

• Chris Appleyard – Pioneer

Business of the Year (up to £1m) – sponsored by Orbit Developments

• Agapanthus Interiors

Business of the Year (£1-5m) – sponsored by Gorvins Solicitors

• Grassroots Recruitment

Business of the Year (over £5m) – sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants

• Glossop Cartons

Congratulations to all the winners.

If you would like any more information about the awards, or if you would be interested in sponsoring or entering next year’s awards please email laurafrost@clarkenicklin.co.uk