Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2022
10th October 2022
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The perfect opportunity for the Chamber to celebrate the local business community’s achievements, to take stock of the outstanding performances of UK businesses, and to encourage and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
This year we had an overwhelming number of entrants as well as nominations for businesses across all sectors and across the county.
Recognising and rewarding excellence in British business, the national Chamber Awards is one of the UK’s most contested and prestigious business award programmes. Each year, organisations of all sizes and from all sectors compete for the coveted titles.
Firstly, Chamber members can enter the Sussex Chamber Business Awards (Sussex being one of 53 Accredited Chambers in the UK), which then leads onto the Regional Chamber Awards (12 regions covering the Chamber network). Then, finally, eight winners from each category are announced at the National Awards leading to one overall winner.
We were delighted to celebrate the achievements at our inaugural Sussex Chamber Business Awards evening which took place at the beautiful Buxted Park. The hotel kindly sponsored the welcome sparkling reception drinks to kick off the evening.
Following a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron to the British Chambers of Commerce, to honour and celebrate her unwavering service, the evening commenced with entertainment from the one and only Perry McCarthy, an ex-Formula One driver, bestselling author and world famous as the original ‘secret’ racing driver from BBC’s Top Gear – ‘The Stig’.
We paid tribute and recognised the incredible achievements by business at the Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2022, which this year had eight categories. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors that made the evening possible.
Winners
The Community Champion Award – an organisation that facilitates, participates and enables community engagement, demonstrating the power of giving back. Winner: LoveLocalJobs Foundation.
The Equality Trailblazer Award – an organisation that champions diversity and promotes inclusion in their workforce, their customers and any community outreach work. Winner: Tisshaws Family Law Solicitors
The Game Changer Award – an individual who has transformed an idea into a successful, sustainable business by understanding their market’s key challenges, customers and the competitive landscape. Winner: Best of British Events
The Global Player Award – a business that has demonstrated significant and sustained international growth through a clear understanding of overseas markets, proving that borders are not a barrier to trade. Winner: 7th Sense
The Planet Saver Award – for organisations with sustainability at the heart of their business. They are fully committed to sustainable best practice and making the world a better and safer place. Winner: GreenBlue Urban
The Problem Solver Award – a business that has transformed the market that they operate in or their product or service in order to gain a strong position in their market. Winner: Drallim
The Rapid Riser Award – an organisation that can demonstrate exceptional levels of growth with a strong plan for sustainable financial performance. Winner: Creative Pod
The Workforce Developer Award – a business that has shown how their approach to the learning and development of their team has enhanced their business performance. Winner: Augustinian Care
The winners from all categories were put forward to the British Chambers – Regional Chamber Awards. It was fantastic to hear 5 out of the 8 Sussex Chamber Business Awards Winners had gone on to win the Regional Chamber Awards! Absolutely amazing.
Congratulations to all the Chamber Regional Winners!
Businesses are the backbone and driving force of the UK economy. Even in the face of uncertain times, they continue to show their resilience and strength, creating opportunities for employment, investment and growth.
All the best of luck to the Regional Winners as they face the next stage of the National Chamber Awards 2022. The UK’s most contested and prestigious business awards programme.
Being a Sussex Chamber member is a fantastic way of growing your brand.
By Ana Christie, Chief Executive,
Sussex Chamber of Commerce.