A NUMBER of businesses were celebrated at the annual Warrington Business Awards, which took place on Thursday, October 20.
The black-tie event took place at the Mere Golf and Country Club, in Knutsford.
Nominations for the awards were collated over the summer, before the main event and presentation of the awards.
— Warrington Business Awards (@WABizAwards) October 20, 2022
A number of charities were involved in the event, including the River Reeves Foundation and the Shannon Bradshaw Trust.
Tickets for the coveted event were £100 apiece, and the event saw the presentation of 11 awards.
Categories included awards for businesses of all sizes, as well as for environmentally-friendly businesses, and for community initiatives.
The trophies for award winners this year were made by students at Priestley College, and the event was officially launched in June, when nominations for awards opened.
#warrington business awards are launched! A wonderful evening at Babba Grill - thank you to @priestleysfc students for making the trophies - do you know someone who deserves one? https://t.co/mfcz8FSpSD #business #cheshire #awards #wba22 pic.twitter.com/sNVf5QMVwm
— Warrington Business Awards (@WABizAwards) June 1, 2022
The full list of Warrington Business Awards 2022 winners can be found below:
- Small business of the year - 'To Pie For'
- Medium business of the year - Fuel Hub
- Large business of the year - CDX Security Ltd.
Congratulations to CDX Security Ltd on winning the Warrington Business Award 2022 for Large Business of The Year! 🏆🎊
— Warrington Business Awards (@WABizAwards) October 20, 2022
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- New business of the year - Mamars at the Old Bank
- Employer of the year - Pennington Choices
- Community initiative of the year - Lymm Sanctuary Hub and Business Centre
- Green award - Golden Square
We are thrilled to have won Employer of the Year tonight at the @WABizAwards! A great honour which is a reflection of our incredible employees. Congratulations also to our fellow nominees, time to celebrate!
— Pennington Choices (@PenningtonCh) October 20, 2022
#BusinessAwards #Winners pic.twitter.com/tGuGipe9pd
- Apprentice of the year - Shadia Newall, Voicey & Co. Accountants
- Businesswoman of the year - Michelle Laithwaite, Fuel Hub
- Businessman of the year - James Laithwaite, Fuel Hub
- Lifetime achievement award - Stuart Middleton, Chair of Warrington Wolves
The panel of judges included local MPs Andy Carter and Charlotte Nichols, as well as representatives from Priestley College, Warrington Disability Partnerships, and Warrington Town FC.
This year's awards ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio 2's Mark Radcliffe.
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