This year’s categories and sponsors

Company Hospital: of the Year, sponsored by BMI The Park Judges universally will admired be looking for for their a business commercial that practice can be and dedication to success. SME Business of the Year:

Open to companies which normally employ no more than 75 full time staff and have a proven record of success. Employer of the Year, sponsored by Butler and Willow:

Awarded to companies which can demonstrate strong investment in their staff as well as having a reward scheme and key employee benefits. Start-up Business of the Year, sponsored by WBS Group:

Open to companies that have operated for a maximum of three years which can demonstrate the impact they will have on the county. Business Entrepreneur of the Year:

This award celebrates the achievement and results of entrepreneurs.

Customer Service Excellence Award, sponsored by Western Power Distribution:

Recognises companies that make customer service a priority and can demonstrate how they did it and the impact it has made. Apprentice Employer of the Year, sponsored by Futures For Business:

The category celebrates employers who provide valuable opportunities to young jobseekers in the marketplace. Contribution to the Community:

Finalists made through will show their the dedication positive outcomes to corporate, they social have and Not ethical For Profit responsibility. Organisation, sponsored by De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre:

This award will celebrate the performance of public sector, not-for-profit and charitable groups.

Excellence in Industry, sponsored by Gateley Plc:

Celebrates advancement and innovation and the use of science and technology and manufacturing

Sales and Marketing, sponsored by Stirland Paterson Group:

Open to companies in the region that have demonstrated sales and marketing excellence over the year. Family Business of the Year, sponsored by HSBC:

For established family businesses across all industry sectors that can demonstrate sustained success. Professional Services Award, sponsored by Mazars:

Nominees for this award will have have demonstrable strengths in service excellence, business growth, innovation, technology, training and personal development. Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Tate:

The category will celebrate a company that has made strides in its field while continuing to strengthen the regional economy. Partnership of the Year, sponsored by Midlands Connect:

This new award seeks to recognise partnerships focused around the joint work of two or more organisations.