Shropshire Chamber's 25th anniversary awards will be ‘the greatest show’

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has officially launched its annual business awards.

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And organisers are promising to lay on ‘the greatest show’ for the competition’s 25th anniversary.

More than 150 businesspeople attended the official launch of this year’s event at Hatfields Land Rover in Shrewsbury.

The launch of the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Kirsty Shannon and Tracy Shaw from Shawthorpe.

Craig Hughes from Chrisbeon, Nigel Ryan from EVC Selections, James Worthington from My Workwear.

Andy Lee from Shrewsbury College and Rob Lees from Telford College.

Tim Luft from European Innovations, Liam Scott from Scott Risk Management.

Richard Hughes from Chrisbeon and James Dawson from Azets Accountants.

Hatfields General Manager Oliver Benbow and Sales Manager Jonathan Cole.

Ruth Westwood from Shropshire Council, Caroline Birch from Penguin MEP and Josh Coffey from Ricoh UK Products.

Entries are now open for the showpiece awards, which will be presented at a glittering black-tie ceremony at Telford’s International Centre on June 20.

Ruth Ross (Chamber Chief Executive) launches the awards

Details can be found at www.shropshirechamberbusinessawards.com.

The competition is free to enter, and open to any business with an operational base in either the county of Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin – whether or not they are a Chamber member.

Former Chamber Chief Executive Richard Sheehan chats to presenter Sian Brennan.

It includes the return of long-running categories including Company of the Year, Best New Business, Best Small Business and Outstanding Customer Service.

Hayley Jay from Furrows and Hayley Norgrove from Dulson Training.

There are also new categories this year including an Inspirational Adult Learner award – and a special Champion of Champions trophy to be contested by previous Company of the Year winners over the past 25 years.

Shropshire Chamber chief executive Ruth Ross said: “It is always a highlight of the calendar when we recognise the amazing businesses we’re so fortunate to have in our county – but it will be even more special this year as we celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary.

Richard Apps from this year's chosen charity: Midlands Air Ambulance.

“Our role at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is to help businesses of all sizes to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and celebrate their success.

Aleesha Skett from HR Department, Sylvie Cowell and Eddie Allan from Good 2 Great.

“The business awards is such an important part of this – championing the incredible businesses we have across all corners of our county. We are determined to lay on ‘the greatest show’ this year; an awards night that no-one will forget.”

The closing date for applications this year is April 4, and the shortlisted finalists will be revealed at Shropshire Chamber’s business expo on April 10 at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel.