Globally, everyone has had to lean heavily on the science and technology sector this year. Experts have developed new knowledge and advancements in such a short amount of time in order to help us all navigate the new world, and that deserves applauding.

Whether their hard work was pandemic-related or for a different reason, they have helped keep our economy thriving throughout 2020.

The , in association with , is celebrating all things business. On Thursday, September 16 at the Maher Centre, our regional business community will be commended for their dedication and passion, with a host of awards and titles to be handed out.

For more information, take a look at the. Please contact Michelle Roberts at mroberts@championsukplc.com for tickets.

This year鈥檚 headline sponsors are: , , , and .

Paying tribute to the companies that have excelled in the field of science and technology, the Excellence in Science & Technology award, sponsored by , recognises advancement and ingenuity. Continuing a strong scientific and technological ethos, the finalists provide quality products and services with a commitment to innovation.

Here are the finalists:

Alcuris

Alcuris is a fast-scaling start-up that designs, develops and manufactures telecare and telehealth systems. Its flagship product, Memo, is a digital telecare platform that aims to prolong the independence of older and vulnerable individuals. It provides reassurance to their family and friends and delivers actionable insight to local authorities and care providers.

Evolve

Evolve is an international, award-winning software engineering company that helps start-ups, scale-ups and enterprise clients design, build and launch software products globally across all areas of technology, from FinTech to BioTech. Evolve has made significant investments in developing their own products and is also launching a ground-breaking Risk Module for Data Compliance and Security this year.

Morningside Pharmaceuticals

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd is an award-winning innovator, manufacturer and supplier of high-quality generic medicines and healthcare products. Based in Loughborough, the company鈥檚 medicines are distributed internationally to the NHS as well as organisations such as UNICEF, the Red Cross and the World Health Organisation.

Here are the categories for the :

Company of the Year - Sponsored by

SME Business of the Year - Sponsored by

Employer of the Year - Sponsored by

Business Entrepreneur of the Year - Sponsored by

Excellence in Science & Technology - Sponsored by

Excellence in Manufacturing Award - Sponsored by

Contribution to the Community Award - Sponsored by

Not-For-Profit-Organisation Award - Sponsored by

Excellence in Innovation Award - Sponsored by

Family Business of the Year - Sponsored by

Customer Service Excellence Award - Sponsored by

Apprentice Employer of the Year - Sponsored by

Excellence in Training & Development - Sponsored by

International Trade & Export - Sponsored by

Small Business Growth & Development Award - Sponsored by

Hospitality Innovation Award - Sponsored by

The , in association with, will take place on Thursday, September 16 at the Maher Centre. For tickets, please contact Michelle Roberts, mroberts@championsukplc.com.

Find out more information on the official website: .