Every business starts with one idea. It takes a lot of energy, spirit, determination and passion for it to grow and succeed, along with the support of those around. Once it has lifted off the ground, however, there’s no telling how far it will go.

In order to reward and encourage entrepreneurship in the local industry, the , in association with , is showcasing many brilliant success stories.

The big awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 16, live at the Maher Centre. For more information, take a look at the. For tickets, contact Michelle Roberts at mroberts@championsukplc.com.

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

The Family Business of the Year category, sponsored by , showcases the established family businesses from across all industry sectors. The finalists below demonstrate sustained success across a broad range of measures whilst ensuring their own family values are followed.

The finalists are:

Armourgeddon Ltd

Armourgeddon is a tank and military vehicle driving venue that provides experience days for individuals as well as bespoke packages for corporate and group events. The farm where the company is based has been in the family since 1937 and all the company’s tank instructors are handpicked to ensure they share the family’s hardworking and friendly values.

Armstrong Logistics

Founded by Justin Armstrong in 2000, Armstrong Logistics serves as a consolidation centre working for the German supermarket, Aldi. Serving all of Aldi’s regional distribution centres, the business utilises load capacity between regions and eliminates waste. Family values are the DNA of the Armstrong organisation and this ethos has underpinned the company’s growth over the years.

Food Attraction

Food Attraction is a highly respected food manufacturing business which provides chilled and frozen food for many high street restaurants and pub chains, as well as railways and airlines. Managed by Jake Karia, his wife Neeyantee and brother Naynesh, the family business has sold products in more than 4,500 stores nationwide, including Sainsbury's, WHSmith, Costco and more.

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: .