New and established, small and large, there are businesses across Derbyshire which have shown conviction and commitment to their trade, customers and local business industry.
Celebrating these triumphs, the , in association with , on Thursday, October 21 is set to be a special night.
Live at the Derby Arena, the glittering ceremony will see our business community reunited in the spirit of success. We will get to hear the remarkable stories of some of Derbyshire’s business elite as the coveted titles are awarded throughout the exciting evening. Finally able to get dressed up to the nines and catch up with peers we’ve been unable to see, this year’s event will be unmissable.
This year’s headline sponsors are , , , and . To find out more, visit the For tickets, contact Michelle Roberts, .
Company of the Year, sponsored by , celebrates businesses that have performed outstandingly throughout the year. Recognising a firm that has stood out from the crowd, the winner of this category will have developed a strong business presence, shown an innovative approach and achieved its goals. Universally admired for their commercial practice and dedication to success, these finalists are some of Derby’s finest.
The finalists for Company of the Year are:
Promex
Promex provides flexible manufacturing solutions for the rail, oil and gas industries. Over the past decade, it has earned a global reputation for delivering engineering with speed and versatility.
It continually invests in training, technology and innovative equipment, ensuring effective and efficient solutions can be implemented without compromise. The entire Promex operation is located under one roof, designed to make project management fluid and efficient from concept to delivery.
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The company is now becoming a significant entity in new markets, expanding its nuclear, aerospace and renewable manufacturing projects and client base.
Air IT
Managed service provider Air IT is independently ranked as the number one IT support provider in the East Midlands. It is one of only two small enterprise management services to receive the prestigious three-star SDI certification and provides market leading IT support to local businesses and internal IT teams.
Air IT utilises leading-edge service management and best-in-class support tools bolstered by highly qualified and experienced technical support staff. Driven by the aim of digitally transforming businesses to increase the success of clients, it also provides complementary IT support for companies in need of additional expertise. The flexible approach allows for integration into existing teams and management systems.
DCG Group sponsors Company of the Year category
Derby College Group (DCG) is one of the largest colleges in the East Midlands, supports around 19,000 students a year, turns over £49m per annum and employs 1,300 people.
The group consists of The Joseph Wright post-16 academic and arts college; the Roundhouse technical and professional skills college; Broomfield Hall land-based and leisure college; Ilkeston Community College and the St James Centre.
DCG’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors and the organisation works in partnership with nearly 3,000 local, regional and national employers from SME’s to large organisations to fulfil their recruitment, training and future workforce needs.
Carol Dixon, director of Employer Partnerships at DCG said: "We wish all the finalists the best of luck and I am sure that the recognition achieved through this awards process will contribute to positively to their further expansion and job creation plans.”
HSG
With an eco-friendly approach at the forefront of the business, HSG offers a complete array of multi-award-winning washroom hygiene solutions. The company delivers an enhanced washroom experience with bespoke services, each catering to the distinct nature of a customer's business needs.
HSG achieves client goals through the utilisation of industry-leading projects and end-to-end delivery and installation. Each facet of the business is designed to cut client costs, with minimal water wastage and energy saving prioritised. Much of this is achieved with the team of expert engineers and The Ureco, a HSG innovation that stops costly blockages and saves both water and expenditure.
The categories are:
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Employer of the Year Sponsored by
Customer Service Excellence Award
Professional Services Sponsored by
Excellence in Innovation Award Sponsored by
Contribution to the Community Award Sponsored by
Family Business of the Year Sponsored by
Apprentice Employer of the Year Sponsored by
Not-For-Profit-Organisation Award Sponsored by
Education Sector: Business Engagement and Employability Sponsored by
Best Digital Transformation Sponsored by
Excellence in Manufacturing Award Sponsored by
Excellence in Business Growth Sponsored by
- The will take place on Thursday, October 21 at the Derby Arena. To find out more information, visit the
- For tickets, please contact Michelle Roberts, .