AWARDS CATEGORIES

Business of the Year

Sponsored by

Action Coach Business Coaching Oakham & Kettering

This always popular award category is for any dynamic established business with 11+ employees.

Our judges will be looking for the finalists to demonstrate sustainability, continual growth and overcome challenges to have driven the business forward showing initiative with great management practices.

Tell us about what you do to give back to the local community, how you look after your employees and what makes you stand out above the rest in your industry.

Business person of the year

Sponsored By

Square Feet Co Working

This category is for a Northamptonshire business person who has played a role in adding value and making a positive impact on a business. Our judges will be looking at how they have made an exceptional impact and been integral to making the business a success.

The judges will be looking at their different skills, abilities and achievements.

Northamptonshire Tourism Award

Sponsored by

Discover Northamptonshire

Focused on celebrating achievement within the Northamptonshire tourism industry.

Open to visitor attractions, accommodation providers, transport providers and those that service this key sector within the County.

Charity of the Year

Sponsored by 

Commsave Credit Union

We’re delighted to include a Charity of the Year award for a Northamptonshire Charity who have added exceptional support to the County.

This may be in the way of helping to support local people, how an additional service to an existing offering has made an impact on the cause and how you are making a difference in your Northamptonshire community.

The Green Award

Sponsored by

North Northamptonshire Council

The Green Award recognises initiatives that have gone the extra mile to make a meaningful difference to the company’s impact on the environment/their sustainability.

The winner will be based within Northamptonshire, be able to demonstrate how they have become greener and how they have a strong focus on the environment.

Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year

Sponsored By

Brackmills Industrial Estate

Health & Wellbeing is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, this category is open to any business that helps anyone with their health and wellbeing from Gyms, Fitness Instructors, Counsellors, Nutritionists and Sports Clubs (run as businesses).

You need to demonstrate a business model that helps improve people’s health & wellbeing, share your success stories and provide testimonials from your clients.

Food & Drink Business of the Year

Sponsored By

Groundwork Northamptonshire

This category is open to any Food and Drink businesses in Northamptonshire. Our judges will be looking for businesses who have consistently thought outside the box, have been agile and adapted to offer great dining experiences whether take away or eat in.

This can include restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, pubs, hotels and take away establishments.

Start Up Business of the Year

Sponsored By

Hawsons

This category is for companies of any size that have been trading for less than a year since 1st March 2022.

Our judges will be looking for those that show innovation, determination or have a truly inspiring story on why they started a business and show they are making a difference.

Did you identify there was a gap in the market for something new ? How have you got your business moving since launching on your exciting journey ? How have you overcome start up business challenges ?

Micro Business of the Year

Sponsored By

Nick Freeman Photography

This category supports our Micro Business Community, businesses who manage their turnover, growth, marketing, accounting, supply and juggling family life all by themselves!

Running a micro business isn’t easy and we want to recognise those who are doing it all by themselves.

Maybe your a tradesman, work from home, a part time mum and book keeper rolled into one…whatever it is, we want to give you the platform for the opportunity to bring you the recognition you deserve!

Small Business of the Year

Sponsored By

Holiday Inn Express Kettering

This category is for companies that are small businesses and with 2-10 employees.

Our Judges will be looking for the finalists to have demonstrated sustainability and overcome the challenges to drive the business forward by adapting to their market during the past year.

Do you have a product or service of a high standard that has a good leading edge on your competitors?

Hair & Beauty Business of the Year

Sponsored By

Northants Life

This category is open to all beauty salons, nail bars, hairdressers and barbers, tanning salon, make up artists, massage therapists.

Our judges will be looking for those who provide a consistently good service, atmosphere and customer satisfaction along with keeping up to date with all current market trends and regulations.

Special Recognition Award

Sponsored By

Tresham College (part of the Bedford College Group)

Would you like to nominate one of your employees who has worked tremendously hard this year or do you know an individual that deserves to be recognised?

Maybe you know someone who has gone the extra mile in your community to make a difference for a family person in the area?

This is the award for them!