It has taken a lot of courage and conviction for businesses to survive this difficult past year. However, going above and beyond as usual with their ambition and determination, Leicestershire's business industry has still found a way to thrive.
In order to commend the remarkable effort and hard work put in by these entrepreneurs, companies and organisations, the , in association with is hosting an extra special ceremony.
On Thursday, September 16, live at the Maher Centre, the business community will be reunited to see 16 awards handed out to local businesses. For more information, take a look at the. For tickets, contact Michelle Roberts at mroberts@championsukplc.com.

There are five headline sponsors this year: , , , and .
Bob Johnson, Leicester office managing partner of one of the headline sponsors, Mazars, said: "We have consistently sponsored the awards over many years because we passionately believe in putting something back into a business community of which we are proud to be an active part.
The awards give businesses in Leicestershire a great opportunity to showcase the innovative ideas and strengths that have underpinned their success to date, and which will stand them in good stead for the future."

Here are the finalists for the :
SME Business of the Year Sponsored by
College Court Conference Centre and Hotel
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Spirit Health Group
BHIB Insurance Brokers
Employer of the Year Sponsored by
Finch Consulting Limited
Fishers Solicitors
Regional Recruitment Services Ltd
Business Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by
Alex Nash, Alcuris
Evie Keough, Boromi
Tom Willday, Willsow Limited
Excellence in Science & Technology Sponsored by
Alcuris
Evolve
Morningside Pharmaceuticals
Excellence in Manufacturing Award Sponsored by
Flexeserve
Food Attraction
Ibstock Brick
Contribution to the Community Award Sponsored by
Furnley House
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Not-for-Profit-Organisation Award Sponsored by
2funky Arts
Leicestershire Cares
The Y
United Against Violence & Abuse (UAVA)
Excellence in Innovation Award Sponsored by
e-Bate Limited
Reflex Vehicle Hire Limited
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Family Business of the Year Sponsored by
Armourgeddon Ltd
Armstrong Logistics
Food Attraction
Customer Service Excellence Award Sponsored by
Reflex Vehicle Hire
Cambridge & Counties Bank
College Court Conference Centre and Hotel
Apprentice Employer of the Year Sponsored by
Ibstock Brick
JJ Churchill Ltd
Samworth Brothers
Excellence in Training & Development Sponsored by
BHIB Insurance Brokers
My Home Move
Sulets
International Trade & Export Sponsored by
Flexeserve
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Corporate Architecture Limited
Small Business Growth & Development Award Sponsored by
Minibikers
Moore Security Systems Ltd
Westbridge Tax
Hospitality Innovation Award Sponsored by
Bobli
Ben's Kitchen
Winstanley House
Navitas
Company of the Year Sponsored by
Finch Consulting Limited
Food Attraction Ltd
Rotherwood Healthcare
Spirit Health Group
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: .