It has taken a lot of determination and motivation to get through the past 18 months, yet businesses across Coventry have led us through with their resilience and ingenuity. Providing their services at the same high standards as before but adapting to the constant changes, they deserve a rewarding.
CoventryLive, the Coventry Telegraph and BusinessLive have decided that the best way to do that is through a night filled with glitz and glamour, awards and celebrations.
The grand ceremony will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday, October 14, hosted by the wonderful Emma Jesson.
If you want to hear the remarkable success stories from our region first hand, or simply have a night of black-tie fun - which we're all in need of after so long stuck inside - then click for tickets.
If you have any questions or to enquire about sponsorship please email paige.jackson@reachplc.com. Follow the hashtag #CovLiveBusinessAwards for updates on social media.
Without the support of sponsors, events like the wouldn't be able to take place. Not only would we all miss out on a night of excitement, hundreds of business people across the region wouldn't get the recognition they deserve.
Each sponsor has a passion for Coventry and its success. Here are some of their reasons why...
Company of the Year
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Coventry was one of its first cities and work has progressed well to transform it into one of the best digitally connected places on the planet.
Regional partnership director and city manager for Coventry, Leigh Hunt said: “All businesses have had to adjust and diversify in order to continue operating throughout a global pandemic. But, despite the challenges, many have shown that hard work and tenacity can pay dividends. These businesses have not just survived but they have thrived, they have shown innovation, developed new products and services, and created much-needed jobs.
“CityFibre is proud to sponsor the Company of the Year award which will showcase the work of one of the best performing businesses in the city.”
Green Business of the Year
is the local government body responsible for the governance of the City of Coventry in England. An apt category to sponsor, the council is committed to tackling climate change and to making a major contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the city. It provides low carbon and sustainable funding and has a number of projects under way to help the fight against climate change.
Coventry was one of the first cities to produce a Climate Change Strategy which aimed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 27.5% by 2020. Amazingly, the target was achieved six years early in 2014.
International Trade and Export Award
is uniquely placed to help businesses of every size and sector. It focuses on creating real change and influencing the agenda to ensure that Coventry and Warwickshire remains a great place to trade, locate and grow a business. For more than 100 years, it has helped businesses fulfil their potential, do business today and do better business tomorrow.
President of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, Tom Mongan said: "The Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be supporting this year's CoventryLive Business Awards as a category sponsor for the International Trade and Export Award. After an incredibly tough 18 months, this is an opportunity to recognise and reward the 'best of business' across the region - a very welcome cause for celebration.
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"As a chamber we work with businesses every day and see the entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient spirit which makes Coventry and Warwickshire such a unique and special region. I offer my congratulations to all of those organisations who have been shortlisted in this year's awards."
CSR Project of the Year
is a British universal bank which supports consumers and small businesses through its retail banking services, and larger businesses and institutions through its corporate and investment banking services. This year, Barclays is sponsoring the CSR Project of the Year, something it is passionate about itself.
During the pandemic, the bank started its £100m Covid-19 Community Aid Package in April 2020, providing assistance for organisations that were delivering support to vulnerable individuals and groups impacted by the crisis.
Lisa Webb, head of corporate relations for the West Midlands, said: "We're really pleased to be involved in an initiative that showcases those companies in our region who work hard to support their local communities.
"It's something that is very close to our hearts too. I'm sure the awards will further demonstrate the positive impact these companies are having on their local communities, their employees and the wider region."
New Business of the Year
is a West Midlands-based firm of chartered accountants and business advisors with many years of experience supporting a wide variety of businesses. It has brought together accountants and lawyers under one roof, offering London services at affordable prices.
Lianne Payne, senior associate solicitor and head of employment law, said: "Good luck to all the candidates who have been nominated for their various categories, we are pleased to be supporting the New Business of the Year category for 2021.
"We believe it is important to recognise the achievements of fledgling businesses; today’s market is ever changing and innovation is the key to success. These businesses are bringing in new and much needed jobs to our local community. As a local business made up of solicitors and accountants, we are well aware of the constraints SME’s are under, we will wish you every success in your journey.
"Best of luck and make Coventry proud."
- The ceremony will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday, October 14. Click for tickets.
- If you have any questions or to enquire about sponsorship please email paige.jackson@reachplc.com.