Finalists announced for Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024

30 Sep 2024

Published in: Black Country Chamber of Commerce News

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 14 prizes up for grabs at its 2024 Business Awards.

The best businesses from across the Black Country region will be celebrated on November 21 with a glittering black-tie dinner and awards ceremony at University of Wolverhampton at the Halls.

Among those to secure finalist places are Bilston manufacturers Bowers & Jones, who feature in three categories, followed by gas distribution company Cadent Gas, chartered accountants Jerroms, swim school Maverick, Penny Post Group Credit Union, creative agency TPSquared and web developers VOiD Applications, who are all up for two awards each.

Black Country Chamber of Commerce Events Officer Marie Shuker added: “Congratulations to all of the finalists on reaching the shortlist stage after more than 150 entries were submitted. Our category partners will now begin the process of visiting all the finalists for their in-person judging to decide the winners on the big night.”

Black Country Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Moorhouse said: “We received a huge number of inspiring submissions this year, highlighting the breadth of innovation, determination and talent we have across our region. Congratulations to all of our finalists and we look forward to celebrating with you all on November 21st.”


The full 2024 list of finalists is:

Business in the Community, in partnership with Halesowen College: Arrive Alive, Wolves Foundation, Cadent Gas

Employer of the Year, in partnership with Wolves Foundation: Maped Helix, Black Country Living Museum, Jerroms

International Trade, in partnership with KMB Shipping Group: Exol Lubricants, Fortress Safety, Bowers & Jones Ltd

Manufacturing and Engineering, in partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity: Jordhan Industries, Bowers & Jones Ltd

Consultancy and Professional Services, in partnership with GTG Training: VOiD Applications, TPSquared, Jerroms

Science, Technology and Innovation, in partnership with Forresters: Fabory, Tomato Energy, Cadent Gas

Young Employee or Apprentice of the Year, in partnership with Sandwell College: Dreamland, Weatherite Air Conditioning, The Early Years Company

Small Business of the Year, in partnership with 6 Wands: VOiD Applications, MoRServ, TPSquared

Start up of the Year, in partnership with Daniel Scott Recruitment: iBiotech, Maverick Mutts, Virtus Brands

Family Business of the Year, in partnership with Azets: Nickolls & Perks Ltd, Walsh Funerals & Memorials, Maverick Sport Ltd

Business in Schools Award, in partnership with University of Wolverhampton: HMB Training Services, Tecman, BlackRook Academy

Not for Profit Organisation: Penny Post Credit Union, Black Country Women's Aid, The Way Youth Zone

Apprentice Employer of the Year, in partnership with Lloyds Bank: Interclass PLC, Penny Post Group Credit Union

Business of the Year: Azets, Forkers Ltd, Bowers & Jones Ltd


Last November’s awards saw more than 500 guests gather to celebrate a range of winners.

As the leading business support agency for firms in the region, the Chamber stages the awards as a platform for businesses looking to grow, connect and be part of a thriving network. Compere and host will be TV and radio sports broadcaster Amber Sandhu from Wolverhampton, who appears across BBC and Sky.

Keep up to date with all the latest news on the 2024 awards by going to: www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/business-awards

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