Businesses small and large have taken a massive hit this past year. Having to navigate unchartered territory hasn’t been an easy feat and those who have made their way through deserve congratulating.
Commending the dedicated work, entrepreneurial spirit and remarkable ingenuity shown by our local business community throughout 2020, the return of this year's , in association with , is more important than ever.
Entries are still open for the Hospitality Innovation Award, sponsored by , that has been created to celebrate those in the sector who have brilliantly adapted their business to meet the challenging Covid-19 restrictions. Judges will be looking for businesses that have transformed their delivery and eat-in services, demonstrated dedication to adopting new technologies, and shown commitment to providing a safe and pleasurable dining experience. If your business did just that, before Friday, May 28.
On Tuesday, July 6, sponsors and finalists will enjoy a drinks and canapes evening and on Thursday, September 16 the glittering awards ceremony will take place at Maher Centre. For more information, take a look at the online hub . For tickets, please contact Michelle Roberts, mroberts@championsukplc.com.
The are lucky to have five headline sponsors this year: , , , and .
rg+p won Company of the Year in 2019 and is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design practice with a reputation for thoughtful, sustainable and striking design. With studios in London, Birmingham and Leicester, in its 40-year history it has created hundreds of new communities, changing cityscapes and rural landscapes to leave a lasting legacy of quality across the 海角视频.
A member of the prestigious AJ100 and Building Top 150 Consultants, its design ethos is to take an open and collaborative approach, reviewing the environmental context and providing a bespoke and imaginative solution to change the spaces where people live, work and play.
Director Rob Woolston, reflected on the delight of being nominated and how surprised they were to win: "We were absolutely thrilled, especially as it coincided with our 40th year in business. The judges praised our work and said we took a fresh and innovative approach to our people, projects and the wider community. We consider this one of the best endorsements for our hard-working team.”
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“In the time between winning and pre-pandemic, our business went from strength to strength. We won regional and national awards, appointed a new director, expanded our London studio and opened a new studio in the middle of Birmingham’s business district."
Despite the pandemic, the business has continued to grow and Rob is proud of how his team adapted so effortlessly.
rp+g's commitment to the region is at the heart of the business. Rob said: "We’ve had a base in Leicester for over four decades, so for us, supporting the local community is an inherent part of our culture. We believe the best way to invest in your home city is to use the people and businesses around you. Leicester has much to offer.
“The company’s vision and aspiration for the future is very much onward and upwards. “From an industry point of view, the property sector has coped remarkably. There is an appetite for a wide range of developments and work has been ongoing to design and deliver these. It will be interesting to see is how our high streets evolve, whether we’ll see more commercial conversions or solely pedestrianised areas."
Still open for business, its three offices are planning to reopen in June with plans this year for multi-million-pound schemes in Milton Keynes, London and Sheffield.
Our LeicestershireLive Business Awards 2021 headline sponsors
Consistently ranked top tier in the Legal 500 and Chambers legal guides, Freeths is a top 50 full service commercial law firm with more than £100m turnover and 800 members of staff. Its innovative approach offers creative solutions and delivers tangible results, whilst also being ranked in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Mazars is an international audit, tax and advisory firm committed to helping its clients build and grow their business. From modest beginnings in 1945, Mazars has grown into an international group comprising over 42,000 professionals across more than 90 countries and territories, including 16,000 professionals through the Mazars North America Alliance.
Committed to building long-term, high-trust relationships, Janine Edwards Wealth Management specialises in providing high-quality personal advice on many aspects of wealth management to clients of different backgrounds and ages. It assists businesses in the increasingly complex area of corporate financial planning, helping them achieve their financial goals.
De Montfort University is a resource for the business community, bringing academics, graduates and industry together to support innovation, growth and skills development, focusing on improving digital competence. Its flagship Impacting Business By Design provides funded design support for SMEs to bring new products to market. It has the eighth highest number of start-ups of any 海角视频 university.
Helping companies improve their performance online since 2011, Diginius is a software and solutions provider that empowers organisations to achieve the maximum impact from their online sales and marketing activities. Its Diginius Insight Software integrates data feeds into one single, easy-to-understand platform to help identify how clients can get the best results.
Here are the categories for the :
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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 and & Development - Sponsored by
International Trade & Export - Sponsored by
Small Business Growth and Development Award - Sponsored by
Hospitality Innovation Award - Sponsored by
in for the Hospitality Innovation Award before the deadline on Friday, May 28.
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: .