Finalists announced for the 2023 Business Leader South West Awards
The highly anticipated announcement of the finalists for the prestigious 2023 Business Leader South West Awards have been revealed.
The selection process for these awards has been a rigorous one, carried out by an independent panel of judges, such as renowned entrepreneur and investor Allan Rosengren, Andy Ferguson, the Managing Director of Gallagher’s Bristol office, and Zara Nanu MBE, the CEO at Gapsquare from XpertHR. These judges have been carefully chosen for their expertise and professionalism in the field.
The Business Leader Awards judges consist of esteemed individuals from the business and community sectors who possess a wealth of knowledge and experience. Their involvement lends an air of credibility and distinction to the awards.
This exclusive and highly publicised event serves as a platform for the most influential leaders in business, education, and government to come together. Its purpose is to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding business achievements, with the support of the region’s prominent professionals and advisors. Undoubtedly, this event has established itself as the pinnacle of the business calendar.
Renishaw, Albert Goodman, Shaw & Co, VWV, Gallagher, UWE, FCC, Bevan Brittan, Sprague Gibbons, HR GO Recruitment, DeskLodge, and ISL Talent proudly sponsor this event. Their contribution further enhances the significance and grandeur of the occasion. Mark your calendars for September 21st when the winners will be announced during the live, in-person event held at Ashton Gate in Bristol.
Who Are The Finalists Of The 2023 Business Leader South West Awards?
(The finalists are in no particular order)
Community & Social Impact Champion
Adopstar
AND Digital
Lancer Scott
Osborne Clarke
PRIOR Shop
Spaceworks
We The Curious
Sponsored by Albert Goodman
Sustainable Business of the Year
Bradfords Building Supplies
Bristol Waste Company
DCW
Good Energy
Ixora Energy Ltd
Osborne Clarke
Thrive Renewables
Sponsored by Bevan Brittan
Innovation & Technology Award
AIS
BrightHR
Irwin Mitchell
One Big Circle Ltd
Penny
Ping News CIC
Sponsored by ISL Talent
Customer Excellence Award
Adopstar
Cook Corporate Ltd
Livery Dole
Optimising IT
Stephens Scown LLP
Transformations Hair & Beauty
Sponsored by Shaw & Co
Employer of the Year
Baltimore Consulting
Climalife
Condy Mathias
Excalibur Communications Ltd
Kingston Barnes
Mr B & Friends
Wincanton
Sponsored by Desklodge
Manufacturing Business of the Year
AIS
Britannia Windows UK
David Salisbury Joinery
DCW
P3 Medical
Sponsored by Renishaw
Export & International Business Award
AIS
Limbs & Things
TasteTech
Family Business of the Year Award
Barrington Ayre Shirtmaker & Tailor
Chaunceys Timber Flooring
Container Team
DCW
Jeff Way Group
Love Louie
Wyatt and Sons Fencing
Inclusion & Diversity Award
Babbasa
Civility Partners Inc
Game on Cornwall Ltd
Good Energy
H2R Selection
Mr B & Friends
Sponsored by UWE Bristol
Advisory Firm of the Year
Bevan Brittan LLP
Bishop Fleming
Harrison Clark Rickerbys
Hayes Parsons Insurance Brokers
Hazlewoods
Newable
Newfields
Osborne Clarke
Sponsored by HR GO Recruitment
Start-Up Business of the Year
Eat PR & Marketing
Game On Cornwall
Ping News CIC
Russell Communications
Business of the Year (1-10 Employees)
Cornelius Consultancy Services
H2R Selection
Matthew Olivers
Naturally Social
Rhombus Studio
Turtle Tots
West Peak
Business of the Year (11-50 Employees)
Adopstar
Baltimore Consulting Ltd
Blackstar Solutions
Chaunceys Timber Flooring
Container Team
Fortice Ltd
Ocean Adventurers Group
Sponsored by First Class Comms
Business of the Year (51+ Employees)
AIS
Bishop Fleming
Bristol Airport
DCW
Jeff Way Group
Kubus Group
Stripe OLT
Sponsored by Gallagher
Entrepreneur of the Year
Amy Frankcom – Love Louie
Amy Potter – Game on Cornwall
Andy Peddar – Deazy
Charmaine Vincent – Baltimore Consulting
Harry Cobbold – Unfold
Tom White – 5Values Consulting Group
Sponsored by VWV
Business Leader of the Year
Ben Coleman – Performa IT
David Gilroy – Conscious Solutions
Hayden Williams – Livery Dole
Kathryn Davis – Visit West
Simon Barbato – Mr B & Friends
Theresa Benson – Adopstar
