Having paved the way for success in their own sectors, an exclusive group of Greater Manchester business leaders have been hand-picked to help judge the prestigious North West Family Business Awards 2023.
Celebrating the success of family firms across the North West, and inspiring them to shine brighter than ever before, The North West Family Business Awards will take place on Friday the 19th of May 2023 at the unique Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester.
Co-founders of the Family Business Community, Dave Clarkson & Sue Howorth said “We’re so thrilled to be returning to Manchester for 2023 for our North West Family Business Awards, and we are incredibly excited to have such a prestigious set of judges on board, to help us choose our winners for each category. Our judges represent the crème de la crème of businesses in Greater Manchester. They’ve helped our Awards grow and develop since 2016 and they’re as excited as we are to see the Awards become one of the most important events in the Family Business calendar.
Judging day takes place on Friday March 3rd, and is kindly hosted by the team at Siemens PLC, Near Manchester and is always a real highlight of the awards process. Sue Bagguley from Siemens PLC is also one of the judges and said: “We are honoured to be hosting the judging team again at our HQ as it brings together a very special group of people. We are also excited to be using our experience to help choose the winners and celebrate the best of the best.”
This year, amongst the judges, and kindly sponsoring our Drinks Reception, we welcome Christian Mancier, a corporate/commercial partner from Gorvins Solicitors, based in Stockport. With over 150 years’ worth of legal knowledge and history, Gorvins is one the longest-established and most iconic law firms in the North West. Christian says: “We’re proud of our reputation as a leading provider of specialist legal services and all the work we do in providing legal services to family businesses across the region. As a judge, I’ll be looking for amazing family businesses that really stand out from the crowd. I can’t wait to get started!”
We are also delighted to be joined by Mandy Priest from the Northern Training Academy. Mandy said: “Integrity, quality and a can-do attitude are just some of what makes a great family business, so we are really looking forward to shining a light on the best of the best family businesses in the North West and rewarding them for all their hard work.”
Family Businesses have up to the 24th February to submit their entries, and you can also nominate a Family Business that you know. The Awards finalists will be revealed on Tuesday 7th March 2023.
To find out more on how you can become a sponsor and support our awards, or if you are a Family Business and would like to be recognised for your hard work and success by applying for an award, please visit the North West Family Business Awards website for further information https://www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk
