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GALLERY: See the winners from the MEN Business Awards 2022

The MEN Business Awards were sponsored by headline companies Brewin Dolphin, Robert Walters, PwC, CMS, LDC and category sponsor Bolton School

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Jon RobinsonNorth West Business Editor

04:00, 14 APR 2022

The Senator Group won the Head office outside Greater Manchester (Turnover of more than £100m) award - sponsored by Robert Walters — The Senator Group won the Head office outside Greater Manchester (Turnover of more than £100m) award - sponsored by Robert Walters (Image: Jason Roberts photography)

Guest gathered at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester city centre for the first in-person MEN Business Awards since the start of the pandemic.

The glittering event was staged on Thursday, April 7, and saw a total of 11 awards announced on the night including Community Impact Award, Judges' Choice for International Trade and the Mitchell Henry Prize, which was sponsored by LDC.

The MEN Business Awards were sponsored by headline companies , , , and ; with category sponsors Bolton School.

See our gallery of guests and winners from the night below and also click through for a full list and report.

Guests and finalists get ready for the Manchester Evening News Business awards at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester
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One+All receive the Community Impact Award
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Nicholas Owen hosted the Manchester Evening News Business Awards 2022
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A table set for the glamorous event
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The winners of the award for a business with turnover £10m - £25m was Bitrez Ltd
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