Wirral Life July 2019 | Page 78

W L WIRRAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2019 CELEBRATES THE BEST OF WIRRAL BUSINESSES Paula Basnett, CEO, Wirral Chamber of Commerce writes… Wirral’s business community is once again celebrating following the return of the Wirral Business Awards 2019. The winners of the prestigious event were named on Friday 21st June at a glittering stage show held at the New Brighton Floral Pavilion, attended by many of the region’s leading businesses and business people. Organised by Mills Media Creative, in partnership with Wirral Chamber of Commerce, and supported by headline sponsors, Progress to Excellence Group Ltd and Russell Taylor Group, Wirral Business Awards 2019 has highlighted the outstanding innovation and enterprise by companies and individuals across the spectrum of Wirral’s business community. Hosted by BBC presenter Dan Walker, thirteen awards were handed out to leaders, innovators and rising stars, which are detailed below. Sandra Kirkham, Chair of Wirral Chamber of Commerce said: "Wirral Business Awards are a true reflection of everything great about Wirral and its business community. To celebrate such amazing talent together from such a cross sector of representation makes me extremely proud to be the Chair of Wirral Chamber of Commerce. "I was also delighted that we were able to raise over £1,100 for the Clatterbridge 78 wirrallife.com Cancer Charity through a special raffle, with prizes kindly donated by Andrew Collinge, Arriva NW, Edge & Sons, Fazenda, Floral Pavilion, Leasowe Castle, Park Group, Progress to Excellence, Royal Liverpool Golf Club, SDS Rejuvenate, Smylies, Stiebel Eltron UK, Village Hotel, and The Wheatsheaf Cowshed Restaurant." Digital, Creative & Technology Award Sponsored by Mills Media Creative hi-impact consultancy The full list of the 2019 Wirral Business Awards winners is as follows: Manufacturing Business Award Sponsored by Bathgate Business Finance Teledyne CML Composites Newcomer of the Year Sponsored by Stiebel Eltron EV Range Extender Outstanding Customer Service Award Sponsored by The Contact Company Caffe Cream Charity in the Community Award Sponsored by B&M Waste Services Claire House Children's Hospice Rising Star Award Sponsored by Wirral Council Georgie Betts - Bettsy & Co Sustainability Business Award Sponsored by Unilever R&D Smylies Financial & Professional Business Award Sponsored by Metro The Contact Company Energy & Environmental Business Award Sponsored by Constables Estate Agents Stiebel Eltron UK Construction Business Award Sponsored by Finsa UK Ltd JD Engineering NW Ltd Visitor Economy Business of the Year Sponsored by Hickory's Smokehouse Port Sunlight Village Trust Business Person of the Year Sponsored by HRGO Recruitment Paul Jordan - Hoist UK Business of the Year Sponsored by Wirral Chamber PharmaPac It was an amazing night when the very best businesses in the region came together to celebrate achievements, in a rich diversity of sectors that has gained Wirral a reputation of excellence nationally and internationally.