Events

Chamber Business Awards

The Chamber Business Awards are back for 2024!

13 June 2024 | Worcester Arena, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN 

Sponsored by

 

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to invite guests to the Worcester Arena for the Chamber Business Awards 2024, sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council.

The Awards will welcome over 700 guests from businesses across the two counties. The Awards celebrate firms across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and are a fantastic way to raise awareness of local business success.

Once again, we have 15 awards up for grabs, with each of the winners also being entered into the final coveted award, Business of the Year. The benefits that come alongside entering an award are invaluable, including a great boost to staff morale, a powerful tool to raise your profile and a way to stand out against your competitors.

Award Entries Open – 9.00am Monday 8 January 2024

Award Entries Close – 4.00pm Tuesday 19 March 2024

Entering the Chamber Awards is completely free of charge for Members, £50 per entry for Non-members.

Entries are limited to 3 per company.

2024 Categories

We’re delighted to reveal the Award categories for the 2024 Business Awards!

Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, award entries will open at 9.00am Monday 8 January 2024.

Best use of Technology & Trends Sponsored by EBC Group

This award recognises organisations that have fully taken advantage of the range of technology available to them to grow their business. Entrants for this award must demonstrate how they have used the power of technology to transform their business.

Employer of the Year Sponsored by Thursfields

This award will recognise an organisation that demonstrates excellence in the promotion and implementation of a learning and development culture. In addition, this year we are looking for companies that can also demonstrate commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff and have clear projects in place supporting their local area.

Excellence in Customer Service Sponsored by 3WH

Ideal for those operating within the professional services sector, this award recognises those with a focus on customer service and care. It is designed for businesses who can demonstrate excellence and commitment in the ever-important area of customer service.

Excellence in Innovation Sponsored by Malvern Hills Science Park

This award celebrates innovative businesses that can successfully demonstrate the products, technologies and processes that lead the way in innovation.

 

Excellence in Professional Services Sponsored by Castle Green Financial Planning

This award will look at businesses that demonstrate excellence in the professional services sector, that can show evidence of strong financial performance, excellent customer services and can identify what sets them apart from their competitors.

International Trade Business of the Year Sponsored by Britannia Dynamic Logistics

This award recognises the strength of Britain’s exporters. Entrants for this award must stand out from the crowd at an international stage and demonstrate that they have generated significant and/or sustained increases in their export activity.

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace Sponsored by Cargill Protein

This award recognises that the health and wellbeing of your employees is embedded in your businesses culture, that the activities that your organisation undertakes and promotes to encourage the positive health and wellbeing of your staff, and the impact of this on your employees and the wider business.

High Growth Business of the Year Sponsored by mfg Solicitors LLP

This award is open to businesses of all sizes and recognises businesses that have experienced exceptional growth in sales, profit, market share, jobs or international trade. Judges will be looking for an organisation that can demonstrate the highest levels of growth with a strong plan for sustainable financial performance.

Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering Sponsored by ABE Ledbury

 

Awarded to a business that has excelled in the manufacturing sector, covering all aspects of the manufacturing process including product design, testing, development, marketing, sales and overall business performance.

Micro Business of the Year Sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub

This award celebrates micro businesses punching above their weight for businesses with 10 staff or less. Judges will be looking for businesses that have demonstrated strong revenue growth and a product or service of a quality that stands above competitors.

Most Promising New Business Sponsored by Hayward Wright

 

This category celebrates the best of new business in the two counties. Entrants to this award will be expected to demonstrate sustainable growth combined with a degree of commercial success that is exceptional for the size of the business. Your business must be in its first 3 years to enter.

Small Business of the Year Sponsored by GJS Dillon

This award will go to the company that has achieved consistent growth backed by a strong financial performance, while demonstrating a clear understanding of the markets that it operates in. To enter this award you must employ no more than 75 full-time equivalent staff.

Charity Business of the Year Sponsored by Milford Research & Consultancy Ltd

This award is open to any business with a registered charity number. Entrants will need to show how they are making a difference to people living, working or studying in the area, to the environment, or otherwise address local social needs. Judges will be looking for an organisation that can demonstrate how they support their workforce and their welfare, along with how they encourage new donors.

Excellence in Sustainability Sponsored by Rehau

The Chamber is looking for beacons of good practice leading the way to a low carbon, resource efficient and low waste future. This award seeks to recognise any business who can demonstrate success in reducing their environmental impact either directly in their operations, in the supply chain or during product use. Examples might be: reducing energy usage, developing a new product or service that delivers environmental sustainability, working with customers or suppliers to eliminate non-recyclable packaging, introducing biodiversity or decarbonising your energy mix.

Commitment to the Community Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical

This category is open to any organisation, irrespective of size or sector, that can demonstrate its commitment to the community. The organisation must show evidence that it has schemes, initiatives and policies which have maximum positive impact on local communities. Judges will be looking for clear methods of evaluation, effects on financial performance and involvement of staff and customers.

Business of the Year Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council

This award is presented to the winner of winners on the night.

 

Previous Award Winners

We would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all award winners and say thank you to all sponsors and attendees in supporting our events.

2023 Award Winners

Business of the Year:

Winner – Malvern Panalytical

Best Use of Technology:

Winner – Assure Technical

Winner – Rotherwood Healthcare

Charity Business of the Year:

Winner – Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop & Mediation Service

Commitment to the Community:

Winner – Hewett Recruitment

Employer of the Year:

Winner – Malvern Panalytical

Excellence in Customer Service:

Winner – Hewett Recruitment

Excellence in Innovation:

Winner – ONE Creative Environments (ONE)

Excellence in Professional Services:

Winner – New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)

Excellence in Sustainability:

Winner – Kimal PLC

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace:

Winner – REHAU UK & Ireland

High Growth Business of the Year:

Winner – Indra Renewable Technologies

International Trade Business of the Year:

Winner – John Martin Design Associates Ltd. T/A JMDA Design

Manufacturer of the Year:

Winner – Excool Holdings Limited

Micro Business of the Year:

Winner – Eva Capital Management

Most Promising New Business:

Winner – CJC (Worcester) Ltd

Small Business of the Year:

Winner – Britannia Dynamic Logistics

 

2022 Award Winners

Business of the Year:

Winner – Rotherwood Healthcare

Employer of the Year:

Winner – Rotherwood Healthcare

Highly commended – Southco Manufacturing

Small Business of the Year:

Winner – ABE (Ledbury) Ltd

Highly commended – Dawley Services Limited

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace:

Winner – ISO Quality Services

Highly  commended  – Design in the Shires

Excellence in Sustainability:

Winner – Malvern Panalytical

Highly commended – Kimal Plc

High Growth Business of the Year:

Winner – Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd

Highly commended – West Midland Safari Park

Family Business of the Year:

Winner -Shooting Reels

Highly commended – arrangeMY

Most Promising New Business:

Winner – Apogee Associates

Highly commended – Little Lodge Day Nurseries Ltd

Best Use of Technology:

Winner – Heart of Worcestershire College

Highly commended – Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd

Excellence in Innovation:

Winner – Proteus Instruments

Highly commended – Foster & Freeman

Excellence in Customer Service:

Winner – Surf Tech IT

Highly commended – ABE Ledbury

Exporter of the Year:

Winner – Robert Welch Designs Ltd

Highly Commended – Evenproducts

Excellence in Professional Services:

Winner – Sutcliffe & Co Insurance

Highly commended – Hazelton Mountford

Commitment to the Community:

Winner – Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd

Highly Commended – Southco Manufacturing

Manufacturer of the Year:

Winner – Neoperl

Highly Commended – Southco Manufacturing

Micro Business of the Year:

Winner – Real World Consultancy

Highly Commended – Shooting Reels

 

2021 Award Winners

Employer of the Year:

DRPG

Small Business of the Year:

Payara Services Ltd

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace:

NMITE

Excellence in Sustainability:

Indra Renewable Technologies

High Growth Business of the Year:

OLPRO

Family Business of the Year:

ISO Quality Services

Most Promising New Business:

Eva Capital Management

Best Use of Technology:

amica24

Excellence in Innovation:

D-RisQ Ltd

Excellence in Customer Service:

Malvern Panalytical

Exporter of the Year:

OLPRO

Excellence in Professional Services:

Bishop Fleming & 3WH

Commitment to the Community:

Yeleni Therapy& Support

Manufacturer of the Year:

Indra Renewable Technologies

Micro Business of the Year:

Surftech IT

Business of the Year:

Malvern Panalytical

2019 Award Winners

Business of the Year
Level Peaks Associates

Best Use of Technology
Areca Design

Employer of the Year
DRPG

Excellence in Customer Service
Kingspan Insulation

Most Promising New Business
AV Actuators

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace
Bishop Fleming

High Growth Business of the Year 
Level Peaks Associates

Family Business of the Year
AA Salt Services

Excellence in Innovation 
Malvern Panalytical

Exporter of the Year 
Level Peaks Associates

Manufacturer of the Year
Synthotec Limited

Micro Business of the Year 
Focus Ecology

Excellence in Professional Services 
ISO Quality Services

Small Business of the Year  
Rock Power Connections

What our Members Say

“It means the world to Rotherwood to win these awards, we feel it’s testament to each of our committed and passionate team members who strive to deliver a new standard in healthcare.

 We have invested in all aspects of the business, from our in-house developed software to the fantastic career development opportunities we provide that equip our staff members to deliver exceptional care for our residents and we are delighted to receive recognition for this.

 It has truly created a wonderful buzz across the company. ”

– Rotherwood

Why enter?

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Improve staff morale

Show your employees how much you value their hard work and accomplishments! The buzz of winning an award can be a big motivator.

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Gain exposure for your business

A powerful tool to raise your profile, make an impression for your business throughout the Herefordshire & Worcestershire community.

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FREE & easy to enter

Enter for free as a Member or Non-member, broaden your chances by entering into more than one category.

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Grow your network

The Chamber Business Awards evening is a great place to build relationships with other organisations from the two counties and discover new opportunities to explore in the year ahead.

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Stand out from the crowd

Winning a Chamber Award helps your company to stand out from the crowd. Give your business the opportunity to stand out against your competitors by having recognised acknowledgement.

Sponsors

What our Members Say:

We work really hard to ensure great Social Media output and so I’m incredibly proud of the team for achieving this fantastic award and I’d like to thank the British Chamber of Commerce and our own Chamber in Worcestershire and Herefordshire for recognising the work we do. It’s a great boost for the team to be recognised and it’s been a great experience to both receive the rewards and to get the recognition.

– Daniel Walton, Managing Director, OLPRO

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