The Sheffield Business Awards is an annual event, held in Sheffield to recognise and reward Sheffield City region business success.
Overview
The awards are organised by the Sheffield Star and the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the city region's premier showcase of enterprise. Despite the name, the Sheffield Business Awards allows nominations for all businesses who are situated in the 'S' postcode area. This allows businesses in some areas of Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster to take part in the event. Businesses can nominate themselves or be nominated for one or more of several categories which are then judged by a panel of independent business leaders, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce representatives and representatives from the sponsoring organisations. The Outstanding Business of the Year Award is decided from all short-listed companies excluding Business Person of the Year and Young Business Person of the Year.
The Ceremony
Each year a ceremony is held around the first week of December at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. The event usually comprises a three course meal where several awards are presented between each course, culminating in the final award presented to the 'Outstanding Business of the Year'. The 2018 ceremony was hosted by BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker. The 2012 ceremony was hosted by Paul Zenon with local magician Steve Faulkner. The 2011 ceremony was again hosted by comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw, back by popular demand. The 2010 ceremony was hosted by comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw. The event was planned for 2 December, but unfortunately due to severe weather conditions, the awards were postponed until 13 January 2011. The 2009 ceremony was hosted by Paul Ross on 3 December. The 2008 ceremony was hosted by Jon Culshaw and held on 4 December 2008.
Award Categories & 2018 Winners
Outstanding Business of the Year:Twinkl Educational Publishing
Best Contribution to Sheffield Visitor Experience:Sheffield Theatres
Business Person of the Year, sponsored by Shorts Chartered Accountants, Winner: David Capper – Westfield Health
Employer of the Year, sponsored by The Sheffield College: Twinkl Educational Publishing
Excellence in Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility:Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens
Excellence in International Trade: Twinkl Educational Publishing
Excellence in Manufacturing: MGB Plastics
Excellence in Professional Services:Shorts Chartered Accountants
High Growth Business of the Year: LabLogic Group Holdings Ltd
Large Business of the Year:Bluetree Group
SME of the Year:Fernite of Sheffield Ltd
Special Recognition Award:Gordon Bridge
The Innovation Award:SleepCogni
The Marketing and Communications Award: VOW Europe Ltd.
The Sheffield Universities Entrepreneurship Award:'''Tutorful
Award Categories & 2013 Winners
Young Business Person of the Year Award: Oliver Bryssau
Award Categories & 2010 Winners
The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce & Industry Outstanding Business of the Year:George Robson & Co Limited
The Sheffield Enterprise Agency Enterprise Award:Future Life Wealth Management
The HSBC Excellence in International Trade Award:Hydra Mining
The Sheffield City Council Young Business Person of the Year Award:Tristan Cowell, IC Innovations
The Digital Region Broadband Creative & Digital Industries Innovation:Zoo Digital
The SYGBC Environmental Impact Award:Office Friendly Dealer Association Limited
The Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Ecclesall Road Excellence in Retail Services Award:The Girl with the Golden Cup
The Pinder Bros Ltd Sheffield Champion Award:Thetford Ltd
The Kier Sheffield Community Impact Award:Bag It Don’t Bin It
The Kennedy’s Business Person of the Year Award:Kevin Mannion of Geo Robson & Co Ltd
The Wake Smith Excellence in Manufacturing Award:Geo Robson & Co
The Irwin Mitchell Excellence in Customer Service Award:George Robson & Co Limited
The Business Advantage Excellence in Skills Award:Barlow Group
The Wake Smith Excellence in Manufacturing Award: MTL Group Ltd
The Williams Fasteners Excellence in Sports Services Award:Sheffield United PLC
The Sheffield Hallam University Young Business Person of the Year Award: Andrew Seaton from Resolve IT Solutions Ltd
The Rensburg Sheppards Business Person of the Year Award:Kevin Parkin of DavyMarkham Ltd
The Barclays Commercial Bank Outstanding Business of the Year Award: DavyMarkham Ltd
Award Categories & 2008 Winners
The 2008 ceremony saw an updated structure to the award categories. Each category was sponsored by an independent business or organisation and names of the awards were changed, with the addition of several extra categories and extra emphasis given to the main award for 'Outstanding Business of the Year'. The categories and winners of the 2008 awards were:
