Nominations are open for the 2023 MEN Business Awards - and we want businesses in Manchester to show why they're the best the region has to offer.
The awards, hosted by athlete and presenter Iwan Thomas, will be held at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on Thursday May 11 - to enter, or for more information, visit the .
Every year, businesses across Greater Manchester work to accomplish outstanding things - and with the economic uncertainty currently, it's more important than ever to celebrate this good work.
There are a number of ways that a business can distinguish itself - from established big businesses to thriving start-ups, from daring innovators to environmental champions. The awards provide these businesses and individuals with an opportunity to have their accomplishments recognised, to be celebrated by their peers in the Greater Manchester business community and the public.
However your business has succeeded, the MEN wants to hear about it - and on the evening of May 11 our incredible winners will get to lift their trophies in pride.
Our winners showcase the determination and talent of Great Manchester's business community - and for them their wins were an incredible recognition of their hard work and success.
Whisky producers GreatDrams won in the Turnover Under £1m category in 2022. Greg Dillon, Director & Co-Founder said: "For GreatDrams, winning this award was incredible. Not only the buzz of winning on the night and collecting the trophy - though going first was pretty nerve-wracking - but it really proved to us that we are good at what we do, that the business is doing well.
"We enjoyed the process, had confidence in the judges and appreciated their kind words and inquisitive questions that made us think as much as made us proud of the answers. We had so much love and attention from the win, it was heartwarming to know that people noticed us and cared about our progress. "
If you think that you know a business or business person worthy of recognition, there’s no better time than now to submit a nomination - go to to enter.
MEN Business Awards 2023 Categories
Small Business of the Year
To celebrate a small business that combines commercial success with other elements of the awards, such as customer service, social impact, innovation and developing talent.
Environment and Sustainability Award
Highlighting a business making a difference to the environment, locally, nationally or globally, either through its products and services or its way of working.
Innovation Award
Celebrating inventive thinking, product or system development and creativity in business
Best Place to Work
Recognising a business with a focus on developing talent through training, apprenticeships, work experience, diversity and inclusion, career progression and opening opportunities to all.
Growth Award
To recognise a growing medium-sized business that has taken tangible steps to increase its scale and impact.
Global Britain Award
Recognising a business that is trading with the world in a successful, innovative way, showing how firms large or small can play their part in Global Britain.
Rising Star - sponsored by
For a young person in business, either as an owner, employee or apprentice, who is having a positive impact beyond their age and experience. They may be demonstrating notable success, have overcome adversity to achieve, or using their success to help others.
Business Person of the Year
For a business owner or leader who has had a major impact on their firm’s success, which may also be delivering benefits to other people, such as employees or the community.
Unsung Hero
Highlighting the impact of a staff or team member who may not ordinarily receive recognition, showing business success is not just about management and leadership. They may have overcome adversity, such as serious illness or bereavement.
Made In Britain Award
Recognising excellence in manufacturing and production in this country
Outstanding Contribution
This award recognises an immense, sustained contribution to business, society and the community across a number of years.
Business of the Year
For a business that has performed exceptionally, either in commercial terms, innovation, impact or customer service.
Prince’s Trust Young Achiever
For a young person who has overcome adversity or challenges with the help of the Prince’s Trust, and gone on to make a remarkable impact in business
