Without knowing what was around the corner, our local business industry has changed direction, made adjustments and shown inspiring ingenuity in the face of the pandemic.

This commitment and conviction for helping our community not only survive but thrive will be celebrated at the , in association with .

On Thursday, September 16, the live awards ceremony will be held at the Maher Centre for our local businesses and entrepreneurs to reunite. With many awards to be handed out, we’ll all be able to discover excellence right on our doorstep.

There are five headline sponsors this year: , , , and . For more information, take a look at the. For tickets, contact Michelle Roberts at mroberts@championsukplc.com.

The Customer Service Excellence Award, sponsored by , recognises the companies that make customer service a priority in their day-to-day operations. Testimonials and their excellent methods demonstrate how the companies deliver successful customer service.

Here are the finalists:

Reflex Vehicle Hire

Reflex Vehicle Hire is a business mobility partner dedicated to providing customers with the safest vehicles as part of its ‘Safety as Standard’ promise. Designed to meet every requirement, it offers an extensive range of modern and reliable vehicles, with nationwide delivery and 24-hour breakdown recovery.

Cambridge & Counties Bank

Providing a unique banking experience to help SMEs prosper, Cambridge & Counties Bank offers a range of services including property finance, asset finance, classic car finance and business savings accounts. In 2018, it set goals to become the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s ‘most human bank’ and the following year, 100% of customers said they were satisfied with the bank’s services.

College Court Conference Centre and Hotel

As a leading conference centre and hotel, College Court operates 16 versatile meeting rooms as well as a 123-bedroom hotel, a restaurant, bar and lounge areas. Dedicated to creating a home from home environment, with an emphasis on the finer details, College Court Conference Centre and Hotel is where comfort meets luxury.

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: .