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Chamber Business Awards
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Celebrating the best in Herefordshire & Worcestershire!
Some of the region’s top performing businesses will be honoured at our prestigious awards event taking place on Thursday 7 July at the University of Worcester Arena. Sponsored by Karndean Flooring and hosted by Comedian Rhys James, the awards night will seat 700 guests from businesses across the two counties.
2022 Finalists Announced
We’re delighted to reveal the shortlisted finalists for the 2022 Business Awards!
Sponsored by Karndean Designflooring, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a fantastic way to raise awareness of local business success. The Chamber would like to thank all 140+ businesses that entered – every entry was of an extremely high quality, making the competition tougher than ever.
Category finalists are as follows:
Best Use of Technology Sponsored by TechTeam
This award recognises organisations that have fully exploited 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.
- Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd
- FAUN-Zoeller (UK) Ltd
- Heart of Worcestershire College
- International Glazing Services
- Rotherwood Healthcare
Employer of the Year Sponsored by University of Worcester
This award rewards organisations that demonstrate 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.
- Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd
- S&A Produce (UK) Ltd
- Southco Manufacturing
- ISO Quality Services
- Rotherwood Healthcare
Excellence in Customer Service Sponsored by NEOPERL
Recognising organisations with a focus on customer service and care, this award has been designed for businesses who can demonstrate excellence and commitment in the ever important area of customer service.
- ABE (Ledbury) Ltd
- Blue Print Direct Mail
- Cherington HR Ltd.
- Hoge 100 Business Systems Ltd
- Surf Tech IT
Excellence in Innovation Sponsored by Malvern Hills Science Park
Excellence in Professional Services Sponsored by Worcestershire County Council
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.
- Cherington HR Ltd.
- Hazelton Mountford
- Sutcliffe & Co Insurance
- whatwhenwhyhow ltd
Exporter of the Year Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical
This award recognises the strength of Britain’s exporters. Entrants for this award must stand out from the crowd on international stage and demonstrate that they have generated significant and/or sustained increases in their export activity.
- Evenproducts Limited
- Franklin Hodge Industries Ltd
- Robert Welch Designs Ltd
Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace Sponsored by Cargill Protein Europe
This award recognises that the health and wellbeing of your employees is embedded in your businesses culture, that the activities that your organisation undertakes to promote and encourage the positive health and wellbeing of your staff, and the impact of this on your employees and the wider business.
- Design in the Shires
- Indra Renewable Technologies
- ISO Quality Services Ltd
- Karndean Designflooring
- Southco Manufacturing Limited
High Growth Business of the Year Sponsored by EBC Group
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.
- Apogee Associates
- Calztec Limited
- Caplor Energy
- Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd
- Clesse UK
- West Midland Safari Park
Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by OGL
Awarded to a business that has excelled in this sector, covering all aspects of the manufacturing process including product design, testing, development, marketing, sales and overall business performance.
- Indra Renewable Technologies
- Morgan Technical Ceramics
- Neoperl U.K. Ltd
- Southco Manufacturing Limited
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.
- Local e Sourced
- Real World Consultancy
- Ross & Ross Gifts
- Shooting Reels
- The Little Herb Garden
- You Do Better
Most Promising New Business Sponsored by mfg Solicitors LLP
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.
- Apogee Associates
- Little Lodge Day Nurseries Ltd
- Local e Sourced
- Ross & Ross Gifts
- Smile Box
Small Business of the Year Sponsored by Orchard Valley Foods Limited
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.
- ABE (Ledbury) Ltd
- Britannia Dynamic Logistics Limited
- Caplor Energy
- Dawley Services Limited
- ISO Quality Services Ltd
- Tools of the Trade Ltd
Family Business of the Year Sponsored by Harrison Clark Rickerbys
This award is open to businesses of all sizes, operating in any sector, that is family owned and run by two members of the family. Entrants will need to show how they are preparing the next generation of their family to ensure continued family ownership of the business. Judges will be looking for an organisation that can demonstrate how the family businesses nature and values have contributed to success across the business.
- arrangeMY
- City Signs Signage and Display Limited
- Jackson Family Funeral Directors
- Shooting Reels
Excellence in Sustainability Sponsored by Business Energy Efficiency Programme
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.
- Courtyard Centre for the Arts
- DRPG
- Kimal Plc
- Malvern Panalytical
- The Green Woman
- Worcester Warriors, Sixways Stadium
Commitment to the Community Sponsored by ISO Quality Services Ltd
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.
- Active Youth Outreach Services CIC
- Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd
- Heart of Worcestershire College
- Jackson Family Funeral Directors
- Southco Manufacturing Limited
- Worcester Warriors Community Department
What our Members Say
“Winning this award for best use of technology is hugely important for kinetic six and our clients. To have the UK industries finest recognise our hard work and tenacity in areas that we are so passionate about is absolutely incredible. It provides a whole new level of evidence when conversing with potential clients both in the UK and internationally, where a lot of our work is based.
Being a finalist or winning a category encourages us to continually develop to be the best, ensuring we are moving forward as rapidly as technology is advancing, which is certainly no easy feat. It is an absolute honour to have the support of the industry in the form of an award and we hope to be back next year.”
– Shaun Leavy, CEO & Founder, Kinetic 6

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Chamber Business Awards offer an excellent opportunity for local businesses to raise their profile, celebrate their successes and boost staff morale. This black tie event is one of the most anticipated events in the business calendar, attracting over 700 members of the business community.
No sponsorship opportunities available.
2021 Winners
A huge congratulations to all 2021 winners!
The number of applications received this year exceeded expectations and were of an extremely high standard. Winners of each category were announced at the business celebration of the year!
View Our Winners
Employer of the Year:
Winner – DRPG
Small Business of the Year:
Winner – Payara Services Ltd
Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace:
Winner – NMITE
Excellence in Sustainability:
Winner – Indra Renewable Technologies
High Growth Business of the Year:
Winner – OLPRO
Family Business of the Year:
Winner – ISO Quality Services
Most Promising New Business:
Winner – Eva Capital Management
Best Use of Technology:
Winner – amica24
Excellence in Innovation:
Winner – D-RisQ Ltd
Excellence in Customer Service:
Winner – Malvern Panalytical
Exporter of the Year:
Winner – OLPRO
Excellence in Professional Services:
Double Winners – Bishop Fleming & 3WH
Commitment to the Community:
Winner – Yeleni Therapy& Support
Manufacturer of the Year:
Winner – Indra Renewable Technologies
Micro Business of the Year:
Winner – Surftech IT
Business of the Year:
Winner – Malvern Panalytical
2021 Finalists
View Our Finalists
Employer of the Year:
MT Cold Storage, Environmental Management Solutions, Payara Services Ltd, DRPG, Rotherwood Group, ISO Quality Services
Small Business of the Year:
amica24, Environmental Management Solutions, Focus Environmental Consultants, Payara Services Ltd, Indra Renewable Technologies, Optimec Systems Limited
Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace:
Design in the Shires, ISO Quality Services Ltd, NMITE, Specsavers Manufacturing & Distribution – Kidderminster, The Community Housing Group, Payara Services Ltd
Excellence in Sustainability:
DRPG, OLPRO, Indra Renewable Technologies, B Smith Packaging, One Creative Environments, AA Salt Services
High Growth Business of the Year:
West Mercia Networking Limited t/a BoB Clubs Worcestershire, Ecrubox Digital, DRG Interiors, Tricas Construction Ltd, OLPRO
Family Business of the Year:
New Leaf Plants, Shooting Reels, Pyon Products, Astley Vineyard, Design in the Shires, ISO Quality Services
Most Promising New Business:
Local e Sourced, Eva Capital Management, Optimec Systems, Apogee Associates Ltd, EMS Water, GMP Recruitment, Little Lodge Day Nurseries
Best Use of Technology:
DRPG, Smart Box Assistive Technology Ltd, Wyvern Business Systems, amica24, RGS Worcester, arrangeMY
Excellence in Innovation:
Worcester Bosch, D-RisQ Ltd, Indra Renewable Technologies, Malvern Panalytical, Kimal, Proteus Instruments
Excellence in Customer Service:
Malvern Panalytical, Environmental Management Solutions, Galebreaker Agri, Central Roofing and Building Services Ltd, amica24, Kinetic 6
Exporter of the Year:
OLPRO, Pyon Products Ltd, Kimal PLC, Excool Limited, Payara Services Ltd, Foster + Freeman
Excellence in Professional Services:
whatwhenwhyhow ltd, Ballards LLP, Environmental Management Solutions, Bishop Fleming, Focus Environmental Consultants
Commitment to the Community:
The Cart Shed Charity, Onside Independent Advocacy, DRPG, amica24, Yeleni Therapy& Support, Droitwich Spa CVS
Manufacturer of the Year:
Foster + Freeman, Kimal PLC, Apreco Ltd, Neoperl UK Ltd, Indra Renewable Technologies
Micro Business of the Year:
Local e Sourced, You Do Better PR, Seedlings Cards and Gifts, Surftech IT, EMS Water, Astley Vineyard, Willcox Matthews Recruitment
Chamber Business Awards Previous Winners
2019 Awards
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
2018 Awards
Business of the Year
Vision Labs Ltd
High Growth Business of the Year
Level Peaks Associates Limited
Exporter of the Year
ETL Systems Limited
Excellence in Customer Service
ISO Quality Services Ltd
Manufacturer of the Year
Vision Labs Ltd
Best Use of Social Media
OLPRO
Excellence in Innovation
Indra Renewable Technologies Ltd
Professional Services Award
Bishop Fleming LLP
Best Use of Technology
Kinetic 6 Ltd
Most Promising New Business
NMiTE
Small Business of the Year
GreensafeIT Ltd
Micro Business of the Year
Ubi-Tech (3R) Ltd
Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace
Malvern Hills District Council
Employer of the Year
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
2017 Awards
Business of the Year
International Glazing Services
Growth Business of the Year
Bee Lighting Ltd
Exporter of the Year
Haygrove Tunnels
Excellence in Customer Service
Kimal
Manufacturer of the Year
Kingspan Insulation
Education and Business Partnership
Pershore High School
Excellence in Innovation
GT Access
Professional Services Award
Thursfields Legal Limited
Best Use of Technology
Simpli Wifi
Most Promising New Business
Simpli Wifi
Small Business of the Year
Titania
Employer of the Year
International Glazing Services
Why enter?
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.
Gain exposure for your business
A powerful tool to raise your profile, make an impression for your business throughout the Herefordshire & Worcestershire community.
FREE & easy to enter
Enter for free as a Member or Non-member, broaden your chances by entering into more than one category.
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.
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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