Award Finalists

COMPANY OF THE YEAR

The showpiece award is for the most successful company in Shropshire, based on its all-round performance.

Sponsored By Shropshire Council & Telford and Wrekin Council

The finalists are:

  • Pebble Learning, Telford
  • Ironbridge Gorge Museum
  • Rollinson Smith, Telford
  • Marches Care, Shrewsbury

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

This award is for companies who go “the extra mile” in looking after customer needs and provide levels of customer service ahead of their competitors.

Sponsored By Telford Shopping Centre

The finalists are:

  • Midland Computers, Telford
  • Shukers Land Rover, Ludlow
  • Lion Quays, Oswestry
  • Lyreco, Telford

TECHNOLOGY, ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION

This award is aimed at companies keen to show how they are harnessing latest business thinking and technology to keep them at the cutting edge.

Sponsored By University of Wolverhampton

The finalists are:

  • Entanet, Telford
  • Grainger & Worrall, Bridgnorth
  • Pebble Learning, Telford
  • Severn Partnership, Bayston Hill

GREEN BUSINESS

This award seeks to reward companies which realise their responsibility to help protect the environment, and take a proactive approach to eco-friendly issues.

Sponsored By Strateco and Rockford IT

The finalists are:

  • XPO IT Services, Telford
  • Johnson Design Partnership, Bridgnorth
  • Telford Laundry
  • Oakland Farm Eggs, Ellerdine

BEST NEW SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

This award is for the best new Sustainable business formed on or after January 1 2009, with a base in Shropshire.
Sponsored By Turner Peachey

The finalists are:

  • Shropshire Fine Herbs, Harmer Hill
  • Elephant Recruitment, Shrewsbury
  • Ethero Limited, Wellington
  • GreenSpace Architects, Ellesmere

INTERNATIONAL TRADE THROUGH EXPORT

This is an award for companies which have excelled in the fields of either export, or import, and built healthy links with suppliers or customers overseas.
Sponsored By UKTI

The finalists are:

  • Grainger & Worrall, Bridgnorth
  • Evanji Limited, Market Drayton
  • Inroads International, Wem
  • Lindstrand Technologies, Oswestry

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

This award is designed to recognise a company dedicated to the employment of apprenticeship schemes, and a star apprentice.

Sponsored By Denso

The finalists are:

  • Hendra Healthcare, Ludlow
  • Kier Moss, Telford
  • Oakley’s Groundcare, Shrewsbury
  • JR Slee Building and Joinery, Shrewsbury

BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY

This award is for businesses which "put something back" into their local communities.
Sponsored By Alcoa Fastenings

The finalists are:

  • The Wood Brewery, Wistanstow
  • Pughs of Shrewsbury
  • TRS Personnel, Telford
  • Marches Care Day Centre, Shrewsbury

MANAGING CHANGE

This award is designed to recognise businesses which are responding to the challenging business climate by repositioning themselves for future success.

Sponsored By SP Holding Group

The finalists are:

  • Cooking Marvellous, Shrewsbury
  • Hadley Park House Hotel, Telford
  • Telford College of Arts & Technology
  • Clear Design, Shrewsbury

TOURISM AND LEISURE

This award is open to any organisation connected with the tourism, leisure, visitor attraction or hospitality sector in Shropshire.
Sponsored By Lion Quays Hotel and Spa

The finalists are:

  • Walkmill Luxury Holiday Cottages, Norbury
  • Reech Leisure, Shrewsbury
  • Fishmore Hall, Ludlow
  • Battlefield 1403 Limited, Shrewsbury

Shortlisted companies must make themselves available for a visit from the judges on dates to be announced in the coming weeks. Winners will be announced at the Shropshire Business Awards black-tie gala evening on June 3, at Telford International Centre.

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