Finalists for East Midlands Chamber’s Business Awards 2024 have been announced at a packed networking event hosted by Chamber President Stuart Dawkins.
The President’s Summer Celebration on 21st August brought together Business Awards entrants from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at Delta Hotels Nottingham Belfry. Guests had an opportunity to network and reflect on challenges and achievements in the year so far, before the shortlist was unveiled.
Finalists were selected by a panel of judges made of sponsors and senior management at East Midlands Chamber.
East Midlands Chamber President Stuart Dawkins said: “When I look at the people and organisations that have entered or been fortunate enough to become finalists for this year’s East Midlands Business Awards I’m blown away by the calibre and talent. The quality of entries was exceptionally high and I’m sure the judging panels had some tough decisions to make as the shortlist was compiled.
“To host today’s Summer Celebration was a proud moment; it’s been wonderful to see so many influential and inspirational people in one place. The East Midlands business community is strong and when I see so many leaders, so much rising talent, apprentices, and innovative people all in one place, I’m reminded why the region is a Centre of Trading Excellence. While announcing the finalists is exciting, it’s the sharing of ideas that means everyone at an event like this gains.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the finalists that were revealed today at the Business Awards which are not too far away now. Even if not a finalist, the opportunity to be among so many businesses and to converse with them is really worthwhile so for anyone that hasn’t yet booked to attend, I’d urge them to do so.”
Tomato Energy were announced as finalists in multiple categories: the Excellence in Innovation Award for Derbyshire, the Environmental Impact Award in Derbyshire and Leicestershire and the Education and Business Partnership Award in Nottinghamshire.
Tomato Energy Community Manager Dhiren Katwa said: “We feel incredibly proud to have been shortlisted in so many categories. We’re a fast-rising company trying to make a difference to the lives and livelihood of people. These awards play a vital and important role, as in addition to getting an award, networking is absolutely essential, more so now than ever before in connecting people, building those networks so you can help each other flourish and reach full potential.”
To attend the Business Awards in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or Leicestershire click one of the below links
Dates of the three award ceremonies:
- 25th October – Derbyshire – CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
- 1st November – Nottinghamshire – CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
- 8th November – Leicestershire – CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
East Midlands Chamber Business Awards finalists 2024:
Business Improvement Through Technology
DERBYSHIRE
DevTank
Defib4Life
Global Brands
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Shortlist Marketing
Intelligent Decisioning
Rothera Bray
LEICESTERSHIRE
Better-IT
LikeMind Media
Meesh Consulting
The Carpenters Arms (Midlands) Trust
Community Impact Award
DERBYSHIRE
SPATIAL Careers Service
Royal School for the Deaf
E Safety Training
Derby Theatre
AtkinsRéalis
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Vale Clearances
First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans
Rothera Bray
LEICESTERSHIRE
Creative62
Love4Life
Better-IT
St Phillip’s Centre
Help the Homeless Leicester
Outstanding Growth Award
DERBYSHIRE
Longbow Venues
Alphageek
Enicor
SDE Group
Valve & Process Solutions
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Reformed IT
Concorde BGW Group
Browne Jacobson
True Talent
LEICESTERSHIRE
Design Studio Architects
Melita POS
Digital Planning
Excellence in Collaboration
DERBYSHIRE
TecInteractive | Blueprint Interiors
Derby Theatre | Derby City Council
Tomato Energy | Cleeve School & Sixth Form
Railston & Company | GEV Wind Power
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Futures Advice, Skills & Employment | Nottingham University Hospitals Trust | D2N2 Public Services Compact
Volute | NHS East Midlands Cancer Alliance
Turbine Creative x East Midlands Cancer Alliance
Primary Integrated Community Services | Ten Nottinghamshire Primary Care Networks
LEICESTERSHIRE
Insight Consultancy | Landmark Property Solutions
ActionCOACH Loughborough | Bom Bom Patisserie
Leicester Employment Hub | DMU
HMP Fosse Way | Serco | Bakers Waste | Employment Advisory Board
Wonderland Venues | Whatton House
Environmental Impact Award
DERBYSHIRE
Shed Grounds Maintenance
DevTank Ltd
Cosy Direct
Purpose Media
Tomato Energy
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
CM Ward
FSG
Viridis Building Services
Eastwood Hall
Eight Days A Week Print Solutions
LEICESTERSHIRE
Consultus
Abacus Flooring Solutions
SE-LF
Tomato Energy
Commitment to People Development Award
DERBYSHIRE
Dalton Roofing
KranLee Logistics
Pennine Healthcare
Sky Recruitment Solutions
Longbow Venues
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Ryley Wealth Management
Nottingham Venues
Viridis Building Services
PJS Consulting Engineers
Browne Jacobson
LEICESTERSHIRE
Consultus
Design Studio Architects
The Carpenters Arms (Midlands) Trust
Howes Percival
Nylacast Engineered Products
Education and Business Partnership Award
DERBYSHIRE
DBC Training
University of Derby | Rolls Royce Submarines
Royal School for the Deaf
Hardy Signs
Derby Theatre | Saint Ralph Sherwin Trust
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
BatFast Cricket Centres
Tomato Energy | Cleeve School | Full Power Utilities
West Nottinghamshire College
LEICESTERSHIRE
Leicestershire Cares
Leicester Castle Business School, De Montfort University
ACE Internships, De Montfort University
Loughborough College
Loughborough University
Apprentice of the Year
DERBYSHIRE
Jessica Mitchell, EMA Training
Amber Whitby, Pentaxia
Sarah Illsley, Pentaxia
Amie-Jayne Knight, Sky Recruitment Solutions
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Lucy Brown, Shortlist Marketing
Hannah Pritchard, Turner & Townsend
Rav Jackson, Stephen Eve Financial Planning
LEICESTERSHIRE
Emma Russell, Auditel
Akshaye Limachya, Microtech
James Colver, Caterpillar UK & DMU
Mariya Muleya, Leicester City Council & DMU
Entrepreneur of the Year
DERBYSHIRE
Rob Hattersley, Longbow Venues
Elaine Penhaul, Lemon & Lime Interiors
Laura Holland, EcoTech Engineers
Katy Upton, Fortitude Nicsa
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Joe Burns, Reformed IT
Shivani Soni, Step Up Rehab Physiotherapy Clinic
Ben Slater, Stephen Eve Financial Planning
Cat Mitchell, True Talent
LEICESTERSHIRE
Mariam Smith, Datalink Electronics
Paul Ince, LikeMind Media
Nick Megson, Abacus Flooring Solutions
Daniel Jacques, Melita POS
Excellence in Customer Service
DERBYSHIRE
Anoki
Longbow Venues
Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport
KJB Toolhire
Ascentant Accountancy
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Reformed IT
Rothera Bray
Vale Clearances
Your IT Department
Lion Secure Dispatch Ltd
LEICESTERSHIRE
Better-IT
Creative62
Assured Energy
Holiday Inn Leicester
Boutique Housekeeping
Excellence in International Trade
DERBYSHIRE
Global Brands
Valve & Process Solutions
KranLee Logistics
Altek Europe
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Halcyon Golf Travel
Bassi Fashions
Greene Tweed & Co
Copley Scientific
Mondottica
LEICESTERSHIRE
Consultus
Coba Automotive
Melita POS
Small Business of the Year
DERBYSHIRE
Thompson Tree Services
Geeks Headquarters
Bluebell Dairy
KranLee Logistics
Astute Recruitment
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Heritage Estates
Murphy and Son
BatFast Cricket Centres
PJS Consulting Engineers
Trans-Sport.tv
LEICESTERSHIRE
Creative62
Abacus Flooring Solutions
Microtech
Melita POS
Excellence in Innovation
DERBYSHIRE
Gordon Ellis & Co
Brilliant Ideas
Tomato Energy
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Tomato Energy
Charlie and Jane Ltd
Air IT
FSG Returnables
BatFast Cricket Centres
LEICESTERSHIRE
Base Materials
Abacus Flooring Solutions
Gordon Ellis & Co
Creative62
Digital Planning
Business of the Year
To be announced at the award ceremonies
Sponsors:
emh group, UWS, Cambridge & Counties Bank,De Montfort University,Loughborough College, Blueprint Interiors, ER Recruitment, SMB Group, RSM, Barclays Eagle Labs, Purpose Media, Amazon, Futures Housing Group, University of Derby, Concertus, part of Vertas Group, Aston Lark (formerly Howden), Rolls-Royce, ITS Technology, University of Nottingham, DHL, Nottingham Trent University, Geldards
