Firms get the chance to stand in the spotlight at our awards night

THE BRIGHTEST and best businesses in Yorkshire have the chance to shine at a glittering awards ceremony.

Entries are now live for The Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards, which will take place on November 17 at the Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds.

The awards, which were founded in 2006, honour firms of all shapes and sizes and across all sectors.

They are a celebration of the world-beating firms that make Yorkshire the best place in Britain to do business.

Many previous winners have gone on to achieve success on the global stage as they attract investment to our region.

This year’s event has already attracted heavyweight sponsorship with private equity firm Endless, healthcare cash plan provider Sovereign Health Care, consultancy specialist Urbana Town Planning and civil engineers Esh Group all on board for the event, with more sponsors set to be revealed in the coming days. Last year’s awards saw big wins for Thornton & Ross, Bluetree Group and The Data Shed at the virtual ceremony, which attracted hundreds of entries.

The 2021 event is set up to allow for both a virtual and physical ceremony in the event of restrictions still being in place.

Mark Casci, Business Editor of The Yorkshire Post, said: “The Excellence in Business Awards are the premier awards for the region. Having chaired the event for five years I know only too well how much it means for firms and individuals to win one of these things.

“This past 16 months have been beyond challenging but it is more important than ever to celebrate the tremendous, world-class achievements this region is renowned for.”

This year’s awards will also see The Yorkshire Post stage a virtual Leadership Summit in advance of the judging that will feature high-level speakers from the region to talk about the most pressing issues facing Yorkshire’s economy and society.

Rail group LNER will be the community partner for the event on September 24, which is also sponsored by First Bus and DAC Beachcroft.

To enter this year’s awards, please visit our dedicated website at www.yorkshirebusinessexcellence.co.uk.

To attend the leadership summit, please visit www.ypleadershipsummit.co.uk