Shortlist unveiled for Hull Live Business Awards 2023

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The shortlist can today be revealed for the Hull Live Business Awards.

Judges have assessed the entries for the prestigious event, with the winners to be announced at the gala dinner taking place next month.

Our panel met at the MKM Stadium after reading the nominations from across Hull and East Yorkshire, and were impressed with the calibre put forward for consideration. Chief executive of headline sponsor Connexin, Furqan Alamgir, was joined by Top 30 Under 30 founder Simon Jones as a new judge, with Sewell Estates managing director Jo Barnes and For Entrepreneurs Only chief executive Jan Brumby returning. All were inspired by what they found.

The judging panel for the Hull Live Business Awards 2023 met at the MKM Stadium to consider the nominations. Pictured from left, Furqan Alamgir, Jan Brumby, Jo Barnes and Simon Jones.
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Mr Alamgir said: “It was great to read so much about the growth seen over recent years. Lots of businesses entering had been hit by Covid, and the economic uncertainty that has followed, but have really pushed themselves to think differently. It was really inspiring to read.”

Mr Jones added: “I was pleasantly surprised by the volume of entries. The individual categories underlined how there are some amazing people in local businesses, who go over and above and give 110 per cent. I was really inspired by that. There were also a lot of businesses I wasn’t aware of. New businesses popping up, started in the last decade, that are now really thriving. It was very pleasant to read.”

The business calendar highlight has been refreshed for 2023, with categories covering all sizes of business across all sectors having been redefined, while leaders, shining stars and backbones of organisations will be recognised.

Accolades will be presented at the gala dinner event on November 16, with Olympic athlete Iwan Thomas MBE to host. He has sprinted from track, to dance floor and then celebrity kitchen in recent years, with reality television appearances following high profile races that saw him win silver in Atlanta, with golds in Commonwealth Games, European and World Championships.

A limited number of tickets are still available for the event at Hull’s , with sponsors Cobus Communications and John Roe Toyota also behind the night, alongside Hull Live and Business Live publisher Reach Plc. To book click here.

Partners of the Hull Live Business Awards 2023.

Hull Live Business Awards shortlist for 2023:

Rising Star Award

In partnership with Hull City Council

Joe Bannister

Deputy support manager at Hull’s Cloud Design Box.

Chelsea Gill

Business travel consultant at Hessle-based Good Travel Management.

Harry Hall

Founder of Beverley-based automotive business Attention to Detail.

Environmental and Sustainability Award

In partnership with C3 Group / GW Power Safe

John Good Group

Diversified transport, travel and logistics services provider based in Hessle.

Premier Modular

High-growth off-site construction specialist based at Brandesburton.

Pure Renewables

Hull-based renewable energy solutions provider.

Growth Award

In partnership with Reach Recruitment

Adams & Green

Animal feed fat and oils producer based in North Cave.

Airco

Hull heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialist.

Good Travel Management Ltd

John Good Group’s business travel services provider.

Unsung Hero Award

In partnership with

James Halls

Founder and project manager of recovery incubator OSHI.

Darren Howden

IT manager at John Good Group.

Alex Webster

Service lead for City Health Care Partnership.

Small Business of the Year

In partnership with MKM Building Supplies and Horncastle Group

Alessandro Caruso Architects

Award-winning Beverley-based firm behind major regional health projects.

Innit Creative

Hull-based digital media agency.

Sowden & Sowden

Hull-based creative digital agency.

Innovation Award

In partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Adams & Green

Animal feed fat and oils specialist based in North Cave.

IHelios

Hull-based manufacturer and supplier of infrared heating systems.

Reckitt

Global health, hygiene and nutrition brand founded in Hull.

Business Person of the Year

In partnership with Sewell Group

David Casey

Managing director of Hull’s commercial-focused Sapphire Signs.

Tony Prescott

Managing director of Anlaby-based international logistics business GTS UK.

Andy Sykes

Plant director for Siemens Gamesa’s Hull blade facility.

Best Place to Work

In partnership with The University of Hull

Cloud Design Box

Nationally active Hull-based IT training provider to the education sector.

Hull Trains

Open access rail firm providing direct services to London.

H&H

Hessle-based internal communications and employee experience agency.

Global Britain Award

Adams & Green

Animal feed fat and oils specialist based in North Cave.

Reckitt

Global health, hygiene and nutrition brand founded in Hull.

Business of the Year

In partnership with Future Humber

Adams & Green

Animal feed fat and oils specialist based in North Cave.

Soanes Poultry

Family farm-based chicken specialist in the Yorkshire Wolds.

Willerby Ltd

Hull-based holiday home manufacturer.

Outstanding Contribution

In partnership with Connexin

This award recognises an immense sustained contribution to business, society and the community across a number of years and will be revealed on the night.

Original artice – https://business-live.co.uk/all-about/yorkshire-humber

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Shortlist unveiled for Hull Live Business Awards 2023

Hull Live Business Awards shortlist for 2023:

Rising Star Award

Environmental and Sustainability Award

Growth Award

Unsung Hero Award

Small Business of the Year

Innovation Award

Business Person of the Year

Best Place to Work

Global Britain Award

Business of the Year

Outstanding Contribution

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