Taking Derbyshire to new heights, businesses and entrepreneurs have put in remarkable hard work and inspiring effort into supporting the region throughout such difficult times.

Making sure that this commitment and conviction does not go unnoticed, the , in association with , is hosting an exciting event recognising local success stories with prestigious awards and black-tie celebrations.

The special awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 21, live at the Derby Arena. This year’s headline sponsors are , , , and . To find out more, visit the For tickets, contact Michelle Roberts, .

Sponsored by , the Family Business of the Year category celebrates the established family businesses across all industry sectors in Derbyshire. Demonstrating sustained success across a broad range of measures, these companies always ensure that all family values are followed. With ambition passed through generations, the businesses continue to have aspirations and goals to continuously develop and grow the family business.

The finalists for Family Business of the Year are:

Ward

A comprehensive waste management and recycling service, Ward directs and delivers the recycling objectives of its clients. A flexible approach to managing waste operations allied with the needs of businesses allows Ward to manage across a range of commercial industries.

It is affiliated with The Bureau of International Recycling and adheres to the highest possible environmental standards. This culture of social and corporate responsibility is evident in its bespoke collection, recycling and disposal management, which runs across all categories of business. A 100% waste diversion form landfill is a one of Ward’s essential targets.

Morley Hayes

Morely Hayes is a restaurant and golfing venue that offers wedding and function facilities and amenities. Its Manor Course caters to a tranquil and relaxing golfing experience, while its two restaurants provide champagne breakfasts, afternoon tea and exquisite evening dining.

Morley Hayes has a comprehensive environmental policy encompassing its energy, water and transport policies. Conference rooms provide for up to 90 delegates, fully equipped with presentation equipment. In addition, a partnership with Nuffield Health offers guests the chance to use the entire range of health and fitness equipment. A regular shuttle service transfers guest to the major local transport hubs.

Baytree Cars

‘Prestige and performance’ is the motto of one of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s leading luxury and supercar dealers, Baytree Cars. This independent car dealership wins customer loyalty through supreme levels of customer satisfaction and outstanding vehicle knowledge. This expertise is the culmination of 30 years of experience of buying and selling prestige performance vehicles.

The Baytree Cars luxury showrooms are designed to provide an alternative to the main dealer experience. Cars are sourced from a network that can deliver a vast number of makes and models. Customers are assisted in their purchasing via tailor-made packages, making transactions consumer-orientated and suited to each buyer.

The categories are:

Company of the Year

SME Business of the Year Sponsored by

Start-Up Business of the Year Sponsored by

Business Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by

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. Visit the
  • For tickets, please contact Michelle Roberts, .