Business Masters Awards – one week to go

THERE is just one week to go before this year’s West Midlands Business Masters Awards and anticipation is building.

Seats are selling fast but there are some still available. If you are interested in taking a table or a number of seats for the awards dinner please send an email with your requirements to Ellie Callender at ellie@outthereevents

The shortlists for our awards have thrown up a number of mouth-watering contests in which well-known Midlands businesses go head to head in an attempt to win one of our prestigious awards.

In the always hotly-contested Manufacturer (Large) category, drinks producer Aston Manor Cider takes on aerospace firm Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, pottery maker Portmeirion and automotive supply chain firm ZF Lemforder.

And in the Pride category, which rewards business efforts in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) field, signage firm Hollywood Monster takes on training and recruitment group PPDG, Warwickshire Country Cricket Club and employment and baking operation Miss Macaroon.

The winners will be announced at a gala awards evening at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham next Thursday (June 11) at a ceremony hosted by well-known BBC Midlands Today reporter Sarah Falkland.

The shortlists in full (in alphabetical order)

Innovator
Intatec
Kimal
Mercato Solutions
Penso Group

Newcomer
Clearabee
Greengineering
On-Power Electrical Services

Pride/CSR
Hollywood Monster
Miss Macaroon
Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG)
Warwickshire County Cricket Club

Manufacturer (SME)
Fracino
Mercian Labels
Penso Group

Manufacturer (Large)
Aston Manor Cider
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
Portmeirion
ZF Lemforder

Exporter (SME)
Crofts & Assinder
Fracino
Ultraseal International

Exporter (Large)
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
GKN Driveline
Portmeirion

Apprentice Scheme
Aston Villa FC (Restaurant VMF)
Brandauer
Mereway Kitchens

Listed Business
Clinigen Group
HomeServe
Real Estate Investors (REI)

Fast Growth Business
AFH Financial Group
Clearabee
Glide Utilities
On-Power Electrical Services
Penso Group

An award will also be made on the night to the judges’ chosen Ambassador of the Year. This is presented to a person whom the judges suggest goes out – beyond the call of duty and company interests – to bat for the region and the larger business community. 

Sponsors of this year’s awards are Birmingham Airport, MHA Bloomer Heaven, Hotel La Tour and Higgs & Sons.