Surrounded by so many talented individuals and high-flying organisations, and not forgetting the supportive Leicestershire locals, it is no wonder that Leicestershire is a brilliant place to start and nurture a business.

Celebrating businesses old and new, in sectors all throughout the industry, the , in association with , will prove what a phenomenal region we really have.

The glittering awards ceremony is taking place on Thursday, September 16, live at the Maher Centre. Our business community will finally get the chance to reconnect, and those not attending will be able to hear about the successful entrepreneurs and companies that have taken home the titles online and in print.

Find out more information on the and for tickets, contact Michelle Roberts at mroberts@championsukplc.com.

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

The Small Business Growth & Development Award, sponsored by , recognises businesses who employ up to 50 people and have been trading for up to five years. The finalists have excelled in their field and have exciting development plans for the future.

Here are the finalists:

Minibikers

Delivered direct to leisure centres, community centres and schools, Minibikers provides ‘learn to cycle’ lessons to children aged between 18 months and 10 years. It was the first business in the Ƶ to introduce the Toddler Balanceability Programme, alongside setting up an online bike and accessory service which was successfully expanded during the pandemic.

Moore Security Systems Ltd

Moore Security Systems continues to utilise the very latest technologies to keep homes and businesses secure, including fingerprint and facial recognition door entry systems, thermal imaging CCTV, and fog and spray systems. Built from the ground up by two driven directors, Moore Security Systems has achieved a 100% growth rate, becoming one of the leading security companies in Leicestershire.

Westbridge Tax

WestBridge Tax has re-invented the way tax services are provided to clients. It works collaboratively with existing professional advisers and invests heavily in the latest technology to provide clients with high quality tax advice, tax disputes and investigations support. WestBridge Tax is now one half of the WestBridge Group, which took the firm’s headcount to more than 60 people.

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: .