The event, organsised by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, saw hundreds of people gather to honour the businesses, individuals, collaborators, and not-for-profit organisations who are currently making waves in Sheffield.
Held at the Octagon Centre, a new venue for this year’s festivities, which was provided by Headline Sponsor and Chamber Patron, The University of Sheffield.
Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner accompanied by live entertainment from the six-piece cover band ‘Undercovered’ as winners from across 16 revamped categories were announced by special guest host, Chelsey Ward from BBC Radio Sheffield.
For the first time in the award ceremony’s history, nominations were not limited to just businesses, but also open to individuals, collaborators, and Third Sector organisations, providing the opportunity for a wider mix of the business community to showcase their talents and achievements.
“To all those organisations that were shortlisted, and to all those who were named winner on stage, you represent the very best of Sheffield and are all part of what makes our city the best place in the UK to start, grow or run a successful business.”
The new format led to a notable increase in applications with more than 170 entries submitted, which were judged by a carefully selected judging panel.
Speaking the day after the event, Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, said: “Last night’s awards were our best yet! We celebrated so many different individuals, businesses, and organisations in a brand-new venue – provided by our generous sponsors at the University of Sheffield. We really made the most of this year’s Sheffield Business Awards.
“To all those organisations that were shortlisted, and to all those who were named winner on stage, you represent the very best of Sheffield and are all part of what makes our city the best place in the UK to start, grow or run a successful business.”
Karen Mosley, President of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, added: “We had an incredible night celebrating everything we love about our great city.
“Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted this year, and of course, our fantastic winners too. We’d also like to thank all our judges who took time out of their busy schedules to read applications and to our sponsors who helped make this event happen.”
Here is a full list of the winners:
The Spirit of Sheffield Award (sponsored by Counter Context and Altitude)
Marketing Sheffield, Sheffield City Council
The Community Impact Award (sponsored by Westfield Health)
FareShare Yorkshire
The International Trade Champion (sponsored by UK Export Finance)
Trek-Group
Outstanding Contribution to Employee Health and Wellbeing (sponsored by Sheffield United Community Foundation)
SBD Apparel Limited
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion (sponsored by B. Braun)
King Ecgbert School
Outstanding Contribution to Workforce Development (sponsored by Opportunity Sheffield
Pricecheck
The Environmental Impact Award
OSL Group Holdings Ltd (T/A OSL Group)
The Brand Campaign of the Year
Exhausts UK Ltd (T/A Cobra Sport)
The Inspirational Leader of the Year (sponsored by Shorts Chartered Accountants)
Sarah Sharp, Director, The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre
The Leading through Innovation Award (sponsored by Wake Smith Solicitors)
The LabLogic Group
Small Organisation of the Year (sponsored by Sheffield Hallam University)
River Stewardship Company
Medium to Large Organisation of the Year (sponsored by SBA Apparel Limited)
The LabLogic Group
The Collaboration Excellence Award
Chef’s Counter Community Interest Company
The Learning Champion of the Year (sponsored by The Sheffield College)
Alexandra Heppell, Customer Service Advisor – Apprentice, OSL Cutting Technologies (Part of the OSL Group)
Start-up Organisation of the Year (sponsored by Business Sheffield)
Amodo Design Ltd
The Chamber President’s Special Recognition Award (sponsored by HLM Architects)
The Children’s University
For more than 150 years, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce has supported, connected, and represented local businesses in Sheffield, with an aim to lead the way in making the city the best place in the UK to start, grow and run a successful and sustainable business. Events like the Sheffield Business Awards are a big part of that.
