Finalists have been named in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023, as excitement mounts ahead of the big night at Reaseheath College. 

The prestigious ceremony, in its 26th year, always creates a buzz across South Cheshire as businesses of all sizes wait to hear who will be crowned this year's champions. 

Now, judging is underway as the Chamber prepares to unveil its business stars on Friday 24 November.

This year has seen the welcome return of the International Trader of the Year category showcasing the many goods and services exported from South Cheshire.

Judging is underway as the Chamber prepares to unveil its business stars on Friday 24 November at Reaseheath College (Nub News).

There was an encouraging increase in entries from startup businesses as well as an excellent response to the Ambassador of the Year category inviting the public to nominate and vote for businesses and organisations that champion South Cheshire on a regional and national level.

The finalists are:  

Ambassador of the Year: Aqueduct Marina

Crewe and Nantwich Pledge, Jo Jo's Day Nursery, Right at Home South Cheshire, Crewe Market Hall and The Cat Community Radio CIC. Voting is open online to November 7. Go to [sccci.co.uk/business-awards/ambassador-of-the-year]sccci.co.uk/business-awards/ambassador-of-the-year 

Apprentice of the Year: James Sambrook (Cheshire College South & West), Josh Tunnicliffe and Ellie Brammall (Everybody Health & Leisure), Leanne Read (Neon Freight), Leilani Evans (SG World) and Harriet Whiston (Visyon Ltd).  

Business of the Year (25+ employees): Platinum Construction (North) Limited and Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa.

Business of the Year (under 25 employees): Amplo Group, Jo Jo's Day Nursery Ltd, Safe Opportunities and The Nantwich Clinic. 

Flashback – the winners of 2022, who will join them this year (Jan Roberts).

Contribution to the Community: Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, Boughey Distribution Ltd, Stroke Survivors Speech and Language Support Group and The Cat Community Radio CIC. 

Excellence in Customer Service: Aqueduct Marina, Crewe Hall Hotel and Spa, Daniel Matthias Architecture, Everybody Health & Leisure, Jo Jo's Day Nursery Ltd and Kindertons Accident Management.

Excellence in Collaboration: Right at Home South Cheshire and Safe Opportunities. 

Employer of the Year: Boughey Distribution Ltd,

Everybody Health & Leisure, Health Shield Friendly Society, Kindertons Accident Management and Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa.

Startup Business of the Year: Bombaye Junction Limited, KR Fleet Solutions Ltd and Take on Goliath.

International Trade: Viz Reflectives Ltd and SG World.  

The South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards always creates a buzz across South Cheshire as businesses of all sizes wait to hear who will be crowned this year's champions (Nub News).

Chamber chief executive, Paul Colman, said: "The awards will be a night to celebrate entrepreneurial talent but also the positive can-do attitude that makes our business community so special.  

"Every year the calibre of entries is extremely high and this year is no exception.

"We have a fantastic range of finalists all hoping to be called to the winner's podium.   

"Win or lose, they can all be proud of the contribution they make. We are looking forward to another memorable night at Reaseheath College." 

The flagship event has attracted generous sponsorship from well-known local companies and organisations. 

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Paul Colman (Jan Roberts).

Award sponsors include Assurant, Bentley Motors, Cheshire College South & West, Construction Linx, Hibberts, KPI Recruiting, Reaseheath College and Rhino Safety.

Support has also come from Cheshire Connect, the Department for Business and Trade and Hydraulics Online. Main drinks reception is sponsored by Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa.

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