The North West Family Business Awards 2023 ceremony was a night to remember as the regional champions were crowned in front of a packed audience. This highly anticipated event celebrated the success and accomplishments of family-owned businesses throughout the region.
Organised by The Family Business Community, the North West Family Business Awards ceremony soared to new heights at the Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester airport. With an audience of 500 in attendance were some of the most distinguished names within the North West family business world including entrepreneurs, industry experts and leaders who all came together to recognise the achievements of the North West’s most innovative and successful family businesses.
The process of reviewing and selecting this year’s entries proved to be challenging and rewarding for the judges, due to their high calibre. There were over 18 categories available for entries, which included sector-specific categories and the People’s Choice and Employee of the Year Awards, which were decided by both public votes and judges’ scores.
The awards were once again presented by food writer, broadcaster and proud northerner Nigel Barden along with co-founders of the Family Business Community, Dave Clarkson & Sue Howorth who have expressed their delight at the success of the event:
“We always want to create an unforgettable experience for all attendees, and bringing the awards back to Manchester again added an extra layer of magic to the occasion. The turnout was our largest to date and felt a fantastic energy in the room which was incredible. We’re so grateful for everyone who came out to support the awards and recognise the hard work and dedication of our North West family businesses. It was truly an unforgettable night for everyone in the room!
We would like to give thanks to our judges, events team, sponsors, and all the incredible individuals and organisations who participated in our awards. Your support and dedication have made this event a tremendous success once again, and we are truly grateful for all that you have done.”
The full list of winners for the North West Family Business Awards 2023:
Agri Business
Hoofcount
Best Social Impact – Large
Alfred H Knight
Best Social Impact – Small
TP Financial Solutions
Business Services
The Plastic Bottles Company
Construction & Engineering
Equestrian Surfaces
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Shed 1
Emerging Family Business
My Time Wellness
Food & Drink Establishments
Stefanis Pizzeria
Food & Drink Producers – Large
Uncle Joes
Food & Drink Producers – Small
R. G. and M. Falshaw Nabbs Farm and Falshaw’s Farm Shop
Haulage & Logistics
Challenger Site Services
Leisure & Tourism – Large
Host So Simple
Leisure & Tourism – Small
Park Cliffe
Manufacturing – Large
Comfy Group
Manufacturing – Small
Pendle Doors
Retailers & E-tailers
Bents Garden Centre
Wholesalers
Pioneer Foodservice
Employee of the Year
Andrew Kellet – R&D Kellet – Mill House Farm Pods
People’s Choice – Cumbria
George Romney Ltd
People’s Choice – Greater Manchester
Smithills Open Farm
People’s Choice – Lancashire
Playsound Services
People’s Choice -Cheshire
Compassionate Care Group
People’s Choice – Merseyside
Algeos
Judges Award
The Two Tubs
Family Business of the Year
R.G. and M. Falshaw Nabbs Farm and Falshaw’s Farm Shop
To find out more about how you and your business can be involved in supporting and promoting family business across the North West, please visit the North West Family Business Awards website https://www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk
The Family Business Community is a trusted network for family businesses, creating unique and valuable peer-to-peer contact and opportunities for generations of families to share their experiences and insight.
For more information, visit: https://fambizcommunity.com/
The North West Family Business Awards are organised and run by The Family Business Community, and provide a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate with family businesses from across the North West.
