Awards and Entries
Each year, the Business Awards honour companies and individuals who are driving success, championing innovation, and making a real difference in our region. Whether you’re a thriving start-up or a well-established employer, there’s an award for you.

This years finalists
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Leisure, Hospitality & Retail Award
Merlin Archery
Progressive Sports, Derbyshire
The Dragon, Willington
Chef Lucas Catering Services
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Small Business of the Year
Bloods and Beyond
Fight Station Kickboxing
Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy
Bambinos and Beyond
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Medium Business of the Year
CTS Wholesale
Spotless Cleaning
Swarkestone Nursery & Garden Centre
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Manufacturer of the Year
Wright Rubber
Acres Engineering
Appleby Woodturnings
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Best Use of Innovation or Technology
Devtank
Bloods and Beyond
The Calmness Crew
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Best Customer Service Performance
Firebird Firewalks
Aangan
Mayfield Snuggery
Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre
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Most Promising New Start Up Business
Hardwick Studio Architects
Mint Cocktail Company
HLÆFDIGE
Progress Planner
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Young Employee / Apprentice of the Year
Kaitlyn Watson – Bloods & Beyond
Connie Austin – Ego Technology
Jack Pinegar – Hi-Tech Fabrication
Douglas Hughes – The HEX Group
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Rising Star Award
Pip Waite – Fight Station Kickboxing
Marcus Holder – Devtank
Nathan Kinson – Toons Furnishers
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Employer of the Year
The HEX Group
TwoTwenty
EGO Technology
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Business of the Year
The ultimate award of Business of the year is selected by the Steering Committee and judges from all the entries across all categories. The winner will be announced at the Awards Evening, and is recognition of truly outstanding business performance.
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