2012 Salford Business Awards finalists revealed

THE finalists of the 2012 Salford Business Awards have now been announced.  

The awards are organised by the University of Salford, The Business Group Salford and Salford City Council and are now in their fifth year.  

Paul Wainwright, chair of The Business Group, said:  “Once again we’ve had a record number of entries and our finalists reflect the diverse nature of the vibrant Salford business community.”

Salford’s City Mayor, Ian Stewart, said: “Now, more than ever, we need to be supporting our business community, as they have the potential to provide the economic lift we need to bring jobs and prosperity to the city. 

“The achievement of these companies, despite tough economic times, is testament to the great work that is going on in Salford. We will continue to work with all businesses to support their continued success in the city.”

Finalists are:

Business of the Year Award sponsored by TalkTalk Technology

Allied Filter Systems

Cetus Solutions

CSG Lanstar

Mettler Toledo Safeline

Green Award sponsored by ENER-G

ASC Renewables

Carbon Creative

DH Tree Surgery

Palmer Demolition

Entrepreneur Award sponsored by Sodexo

Baba and Boo

Communicate Better

keepitusable

Return on Digital

Community Award sponsored by City West

Contour Homes

Cruden Group

Eccles Community Art Gallery

The Lowry

Rising Star Award sponsored by University of Salford

keepitusable

ProTelX

Swifty Scooters

TaxAssist Accountants

Innovation Award sponsored by Manchester Science Parks

Direct Linen

Mettler Toledo Safeline

Unlimited Potential

WhiteCircle Trading

International Trade Award sponsored by Salford City Council

Allied Filter Systems

Harland Machine Systems

Mettler Toledo Safeline

Morson Group

Best Employer Award sponsored by Trinity Training

Cetus Solutions

City West

Fledglings

JMC IT

Excellence Award

Cetus Solutions

City West

CSG Lanstar

Imperative Training

The winners will be announced at the award ceremony which takes place at Salford City Stadium on the 31st May. Tickets can be purchased from www.salfordbusinessawards.co.uk.