Award Winners Urge Businesses to ‘Go for It’……….

04 Aug 2023

Published in: Black Country Chamber of Commerce News

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Celebrating Black Country Talent, Tenacity & Transformation

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Award Winners Urge Businesses to ‘Go for It’……….

Celebrating Black Country Talent, Tenacity & Transformation

Previous winners of the Black Country Chamber Business Awards are sending out a collective message to companies across the region contemplating entering this year’s awards - ‘just go for it’…….

That’s the message coming from the winning organisations from the 2022 Awards, after each of them picked up the glittering prize in the region’s longest running business awards.

Winners of last year’s Excellence in Professional Services Award were Dudley based MET Recruitment, the company’s commercial director Nella Share said, “Winning provided the team with a great amount of recognition for the services we provide, and the hard work put into providing those services.

“The entire process was one that we took a great deal away from, not just winning the award which needless to say has made the whole team immensely proud, but to have been chosen as the winner against so many other fantastic local businesses.

“Our experience has been so valuable it has opened doors to new relationships and allowed us to demonstrate the high standards we offer on a regional stage.

Meanwhile, Vicky Rogers, BID manager from Halesowen BID, winners of the Business Commitment to the Community Award in 2022 said, “We were incredibly proud to have won.

“The award recognised how our relationship with the local community has developed over the years. “As an organisation dedicated to developing and providing local services and support, awards like this strengthen our commitment and motivates us to continue our work."

The region’s longest running Business Awards, due to kick off on Thursday 9th of November this year at Wolverhampton Racecourse, are FREE to enter for Chamber Members and Non-Members and are a great way to raise the profile of a business, share the success and celebrate the achievements of the region’s business community.

James Cash, managing director of Superfast IT who received the award for Outstanding Support to the Armed Forces in 2022, said, “This recognition was a testament to our commitment to supporting those who defend our nation and highlighted the importance of business excellence across various areas.

“The Chamber's diverse awards across different categories allow businesses to showcase their innovation, social responsibility, and collaborative spirit.

“I strongly encourage other companies to explore these opportunities and enter the awards. Winning isn't just an honour; it reflects alignment with values that strengthen our community and drive progress across the region.”

In recent years, some of the region’s biggest companies and charities have been crowned winners, Large Business of the Year Award back in 2021 went to The Beacon Centre, its CEO Lisa Cowley said, “When we saw the opportunity to enter the Business Awards, we jumped at the chance to enter and be part of celebrating the resilience of local businesses and sharing each other’s successes.

“When we were announced as large business of the year, it meant so much to us, particularly after a difficult few years for us as a charity, with the pandemic significantly impacting our fundraising.

“Both the event and the award have led to opening doors to new local connections and supporters, as well as providing a fantastic news story for us to share across all of our channels and giving a boost to employee morale. “If you are considering entering your organisation, I would really recommend doing so.”

Since 2001, the Chamber has continued to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of regional firms through the flagship, the Black Country Chamber Business Awards. One of the showpiece events in the business calendar, the Awards promote the best of the region and welcomes over five hundred individuals to its annual awards ceremony.

Black Country Chamber CEO Sarah Moorhouse, said, “This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the innovative, successful, and high-performing businesses that are located right across our region.

“The PR generated is excellent and I would encourage any member, and non- member, to participate and put themselves forward for this year.

“With a wide range of categories on offer, our 2023 Business Awards will offer recognition to a range of sectors and business approaches, which all contribute to driving forward growth and investment across the area, and of course celebrate the talent, tenacity and transformation of our region, its people and our business leaders.

“There is a huge appetite for our gala night and the chance to celebrate many of our amazing businesses, but our Awards are only possible because of the local business support we receive; so, I would like to thank all the sponsors involved again this year.”

How To Enter the 2023 Black Country Chamber Business Awards

Entries for the Awards are now open.

Entries must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 11th September 2023.

The Awards are completely FREE to enter for Chamber members and non-members.

Details on each category and how to enter can be found on the Business Awards website: at: https://www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/business-awards/

If you would like to know more, please get in touch with our team via email at awards@blackcountrychamber.co.uk

2023 Black Country Chamber Business Award Categories & Sponsors

Business Commitment to the Community - Sandwell Council

Employee of the Year - MET Recruitment

Employer of the Year - University of Wolverhampton

Excellence in International Trade - Azets

Excellence in Manufacturing & Engineering - Thursfields

Excellence in Professional Services - Walsall Council

Excellence in Science, Technology & Innovation - EBC Group

Family Business of the Year - Crowe UK LLP

Medium or Large Business of the Year - Metsec

Most Promising Start-Up Business - IOT Dudley

Outstanding Support for the Armed Forces - Assa Abloy

Small Business of the Year - IGNITE

Young Employee or Young Apprentice of the Year - Halesowen College