Shortlist revealed for Business Masters Awards 2016

A PIONEERING healthcare company, a number of fast-growing online firms, a major alternative finance provider, law firms, an hotel, an independent coffee shop and a clutch of leading manufacturers are among the finalists for the North West Business Masters Awards 2016.

Winners of the awards, in association with headline sponsor Convex Capital will be announced at a black tie dinner at Manchester’s historic  Midland Hotel on March 10, hosted by broadcaster Dan Walker.

Also supporting the awards are leading stockbroker Cenkos Securities and UK Trade & Investment, the Government agency responsible for growing exports and international trade and Manchester-based financial advisory firm Pareto.

After a record number of entries for this year’s awards, more than 30 diverse businesses from across the region made the shortlist after a judging session last week.

Chris Barry, editor of TheBusinessDesk.com said: “There are some fantastic, innovative and disruptive businesses on our shortlist this year and it was particularly encouraging to see some outstanding entrants in the Newcomer category.

“We would like to thank all of the businesses who took the time to enter and of course the judges, Damian Waters, Paul Griffifths, Bev Mullins, Simon Swan, Richard O’Sullivan, Andrew Saunders, Mike Driver and Neil Worsley, for their time and efforts.”

“I’m sure the awards dinner will be another memorable evening. We’ll be revealing our guest speaker soon and I am sure that will create an even greater buzz around the Masters.”

The full shortlist is:

Lifestyle (for retail and leisure businesses):
No Chinz/ Foundation Coffee House
Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel Manchester
Train Manchester

North West Manufacturer:
Cartwright Group
Faith In Nature
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances
Plastic Card Services

Newcomer:
Darwen Terracotta
Ecomnova
MMA Digital
ProBlow
Want That Trend

Pride/CSR:
Angel Solutions
Creamline Dairies
Faith in Nature
Midshire
Sale Sharks/MBNA
Wates

Exporter of the Year, sponsored by UK Trade & Investment:
Clake Energy
Evans Vanodine
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances
Sambro

Listed Business of the Year
Assura
Inspired Energy
Styles & Wood

Professional Services firm of the Year:
Citiation Professional Solutions
Gorilla Accounting
Hillyer McKeown
JMW Solicitors

Employer of the Year:
Angel Solutions
Cartwright
Join The Dots
UKFast

Innovator:
Gnatta
Join The Dots
No Chinz/ Foundation Coffee House
Premaitha Healthcare
Urban Splash

Fast Growth Business of the Year, sponsored by Cenkos Securities:
Avecto
Citation Professional Solutions
Designer Habitat
Together
UKFast

Ambassador, sponsored by Pareto:
Julian Stafford
Michael Ingall
Peter Hills

If you are interested in taking a table please email: catherine@outthereevents.com For sponsorship opportunities please email sarah.horsley@thebusinessdesk.com

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Here’s the video highlights for the North West Business Masters Awards 2013.

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