Supporting our communities and their wellbeing, businesses across Leicestershire deserve to be recognised for their dedication to the region. The , in association with , is returning on Thursday, September 16 for a live awards ceremony at the Maher Centre.

Finally able to reunite, our industry deserves a night of celebration and catching up. For more information, take a look at the. Please contact Michelle Roberts at mroberts@championsukplc.com for tickets.

The event has five headline sponsors this year: , , , and .

The finalists for Contribution to the Community Award, sponsored by , have demonstrated considerable dedication to corporate, social and ethical responsibility. Providing the community with many positive outcomes of their commercial activity, they have contributed substantially to the region.

Here are the finalists:

Furnley House

Furnley House is a firm of independent financial advisers founded in 2013 to tackle the lack of good quality and accessible advice available in the marketplace. The team has raised more than £80,000 for charities and community initiatives over the last three years, alongside setting up The Furnley House Foundation which offers financial support to the local community.

Leicester Marriott Hotel

The newly refurbished Leicester Marriott Hotel provides guests with more than 227 stylish bedrooms and state-of-the-art facilities. Last year, the hotel completed 490 volunteering hours, hired three apprentices, provided work experience to seven young people and raised money for several charities. Passionate about supporting disadvantaged people, the hotel works closely with local job centres to deliver employability skills training.

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd is an award-winning innovator, manufacturer and supplier of high-quality generic medicines and healthcare products. Globally, it is one of the leading medical suppliers to aid agencies, charities and non-governmental organisations, including UNICEF and the World Health Organisation. The business has created a CSR strategy that supports local people through education, sport, health and community.

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 Maher Centre. For tickets, please contact Michelle Roberts, mroberts@championsukplc.com.

Find out more information on the official website: .