The annual LeicestershireLive Business Awards are back - and they're bigger and better than ever with new awards up for grabs.
Known throughout Leicestershire's business industry as the ultimate celebration of local talent and success, the awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and creativity, and honour the brilliant people going the extra mile for the region and its community.
From whole businesses to inspiring individuals, those making an impact will get the chance to be rewarded for their hard work - all it takes is one which is completely free.
Last year saw winners including Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa, MyMouth, HR4海角视频.com, The Access Group and our Business of the Year for 2022, Cite - but who will join the class of 2023 winners?
We'll find out when this year's finalists and some of the region's most influential business leaders come together for the grand ceremony held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the King Power Stadium, Leicester, hosted by athletics icon Iwan Thomas OBE.
But before then we need to hear all about you, first. The deadline is August 18, so get started on your now to really shine your business in the best possible light.
So that even more businesses can win an award which really boasts their success, seven new categories have been added to this year's line-up. Celebrating growth, international trade, unsung heroes, innovation, sustainability and being a great place to work, there are plenty of chances to really showcase your business.
There will also be an award presented in partnership with the Prince's Trust for a young person who has overcome adversity or challenges with the help of the Trust, and who has gone on to make a remarkable impact in business.
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Here are this year's categories for the LeicestershireLive Business Awards in partnership with the , which you can enter to win .
LeicestershireLive Business Awards 2023 categories
Small Business of the Year
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To celebrate a small business, with 50 employees or less, that combines commercial success with other elements of the awards, such as customer service, social impact, innovation and developing talent.
Environment and Sustainability Award
Highlighting a business making a difference to the environment, locally, nationally or globally, either through its products and services or its way of working.
Innovation Award
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Celebrating inventive thinking, product or system development and creativity in business.
Best Place to Work
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Recognising a business which has a focus on developing talent through training, apprenticeships, work experience, diversity and inclusion, career progression and opening opportunities to all.
Growth Award
To recognise a growing medium-sized business that has taken tangible steps to increase its scale and impact.
Global Britain Award
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Recognising a business that is trading with the world in a successful, innovative way, showing how firms large or small can play their part in Global Britain.
Rising Star
For a young person in business, either as an owner, employee or apprentice, who is having a positive impact beyond their age and experience. They may be demonstrating notable success, having overcome adversity to achieve, or using their success to help others.
Outstanding Contribution
This award recognises an immense sustained contribution to business, society and the community across a number of years.
Business of the Year
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For a business that has performed exceptionally, either in commercial terms, innovation, impact or customer service.
Business Person of the Year
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For a business owner or leader who has had a major impact on their firm’s success, which may also be delivering benefits to other people, such as employees or the community.
Unsung Hero
Highlighting the impact of a staff or team member who may not ordinarily receive recognition, showing business success is not just about management and leadership. They may have overcome adversity, such as serious illness or bereavement.
Made In Britain Award
Recognising excellence in manufacturing and production in this country.