It takes a lot to create and sustain a business, let alone to break barriers and make waves in the industry. Those doing just that and putting Leicestershire on the map definitely deserve to see their hard work recognised by all.

The , in association with , is doing just that. Live at Maher Centre on Thursday, September 16, the ceremony will take place for all of our business community to enjoy.

There are five headline sponsors this year: , , , and . Find more information on the, and contact Michelle Roberts, mroberts@championsukplc.com for tickets.

The Company of the Year award, sponsored by , recognises firms that have stood out from the crowd. The finalists in this category have developed a strong business presence that can be universally admired for commercial practice and dedication to success.

The finalists are:

Finch Consulting Limited

Finch Consulting instils confidence in its clients that they understand and have control of engineering, health and safety, and environmental risks. Powered by its community values and driven by opportunity, the gravity of Finch is the sum of its world-class employees whose brilliant minds bring clear insight and real-life experience to their clients’ solutions.

Food Attraction

The family-run company, Food Attraction Ltd, is a highly accredited, multi-award-winning food manufacturing firm that has successfully developed partnerships with numerous major high-street retailers, restaurant chains, airlines and railways. It specialises in a variety of dishes which are all produced to a very high-quality from its Leicester site, and has worked alongside major producers including Ginsters and Rustlers.

Rotherwood Healthcare

Rotherwood Healthcare is committed to providing a new standard in healthcare, offering nursing, residential, dementia and palliative care in homes across the country. Its exceptional services are delivered in luxurious surroundings with enticing dining experiences and inspiring activities to ensure every resident feels safe, valued and empowered to live their own purposeful lifestyle.

Spirit Health Group

The Spirit Health Group is a family of companies that makes healthcare easy for patients and service providers. The team understands the strain the NHS is under and adopts a collaborative approach to achieve its objectives. This innovative method has saved the NHS millions of pounds and improved the lives of thousands of patients.

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: .