Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2023
10th July 2023
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Ana Christie, CEO of Sussex Chamber of Commerce, writes about the UK’s most contested and prestigious business awards programme for chamber members.
Entering the Sussex Chamber Business Awards is a fantastic way to grow your brand, stand out from the crowd, to be seen as a high-performing business or individual, attract new talent, differentiate yourself from competitors and celebrate the hard work and achievements of your employees.
Recognising and rewarding excellence in British business, these awards are the ONLY awards programme that enable members to win locally, regionally and nationally. The national British Chamber Business Awards is one of the showpiece events in the business calendar, recognising and promoting the best of British business through a series of regional heats, culminating in a campaign to showcase the winning businesses on an international stage.
Business communities work hard to grow and prosper. They have had to adapt to changing circumstances and focus on embracing new opportunities for growth and innovation.
This year, the Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2023 were the perfect opportunity to celebrate business achievements, and to encourage and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. We had an overwhelming number of nominations across all sectors in the county.
A huge congratulations to all the nominees across all 8 categories – those who strive to power ahead towards new horizons while keeping true to the local values of each community. These businesses are at the forefront of their fields with incredible stories to share.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to our Headline Sponsors, Acumen Business Law, who welcomed the audience with an entertaining legal game.
I would also like to extend our thanks to our Welcome Drinks Sponsor, Gatwick Airport and Programme Sponsor, Creative Pod:
Our celebrity guest speaker, Ben Fogle, welcomed the audience with a powerful, inspiring and emotional video and speech. A well-loved adventurer of many talents, Ben brought the far and wide reaches of the planet to our awards ceremony. With charm, wit and professionalism, he won over the audience.
The event would not have been possible without our sponsors and judges who spent time evaluating the entries and meeting the nominees.Thank you.
Below are the winners from our eight categories. Congratulations to you all on your amazing achievements.
The Community Champion Award – an organisation that facilitates, participates and enables community engagement, demonstrating the power of giving back.
Sponsored by: ST Connect
WINNER: Wolo Foundation
The Equality Trailblazer Award – an organisation that champions diversity and promotes inclusion in their workforce, their customers and any community outreach work.
Sponsored by: Mayo Wynne Baxter.
WINNER: Pentagon Plastics Group
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.
Sponsored by: Elekta.
WINNER: Strategic Management Partner
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.
Sponsored by: EBISS
WINNER: Sylmasta Ltd
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.
Sponsored by: ILG
WINNER: Espresso Solution
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.
Sponsored by: Sherrards Employment Law Solicitors.
WINNER: Judge Sampson Ltd
The Rapid Riser Award – an organisation that can demonstrate exceptional levels of growth with a strong plan for sustainable financial performance.
Sponsored by: LoveLocalJobs.com
WINNER: Espresso Solution
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.
Sponsored by: Roffey Park Institute.
WINNER: Creative Pod
All the best of luck to the Winners from the Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2023 who will now be put forward to the British Chambers Regional Awards, before the final stage, the National Chamber Awards 2023.
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28 June 2024
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