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Winners of this year's North Worcestershire Business Awards unveiled

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Giles Gwinnett

The winners of this year's North Worcestershire business awards were announced at a dinner at Hogarths Stone Manor in Kidderminster.

The judges said that the 27 finalists, who gathered at the event, before the winners were unveiled reflected an "impressive range of diverse businesses, all showcasing their commitment to innovation, sustainability and adding extra value for customers".

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"They all showed what commitment and knowing their customers is all about and that entrepreneurship is live and well in this area," said Jane Doyle, the communications and engagement officer for event co-organiser at North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration.

"We would particularly like to thank our sponsors for getting involved in this popular event which has become a key feature of the business calendar.

Melanie Hawkett, founder of North Worcestershire Business Leaders, co-organiser of the event, added: "Congratulations to all the winners. All the finalist submissions made it a difficult choice for our independent judges."

The winners were as follows:

Best business Start-up
Sherbet Donkey Media - Bromsgrove

Outstanding contribution to the community
Hewett Recruitment - Kidderminster

Outstanding customer service
Kingfisher Shopping Centre - Redditch

Business leader of the year
Clare Vale of Sign Solutions - Bromsgrove

Best employer of the year
Platform 81 - Bromsgrove

Business Innovation of the Year
Invoco Telecom - Bromsgrove

Best use of Technology
OGL Software - Kidderminster

Stand Out in Worcestershire Award
Meraki Promotions – Stourport on Severn

The awards are organised by NWedR (the shared Local Authority service representing Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest) and NWBL (North Worcestershire Business Leaders) in partnership with Hogarths Stone Manor.

The sponsors for 2023 were BizSmart, Indegu, Danton HR, Wassell Grove Business Centre, Surftech IT, Platform81, Citizen Communications, Key Biz, TDM, Invoco Telecom, NWedR, and Worcestershire County Council.

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Giles Gwinnett

Giles Gwinnett is a writer at The Business Magazine. He has been a journalist for more than 20 years and covered a vast array of topics at a range of media settings - in print and online. After his NCTJ newspaper training, he became a reporter in Hampshire before moving to a news agency in Gloucestershire. In recent years, he has been covering the financial markets along with company news for an investor-focused web portal. His many interests include politics, energy and the environment. He lives in Dorset.

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