Finalists announced for the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards 2023
The wait is over, as finalists for the second year of the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards have been named.
Applications have been sent in from all corners of the Yorkshire and Humberside region for the forthcoming Awards on Friday 10th November. The eagerly anticipated list of finalists features 42 outstanding businesses and individuals.
The Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards, organised by The Family Business Community champions family firms from across the region, recognising their achievements and celebrating their successes.
Sue Howorth, Co-Founder of The Family Business Community said, “After the success of last year we have seen a 120% increase in entries, and we cannot wait to shine a light on some of the fantastic businesses and their teams in this year’s Yorkshire and Humberside awards.”
With over 5 million family-owned businesses in the UK, employing approximately 50% of the private sector workforce, family firms are a huge contributor to the UK economy. Dave Clarkson, Co-Founder of The Family Business Community said, “Family businesses come in all shapes and sizes, and we feel it is vitally important to represent them as a sector in their own right. From micro businesses to multi-generational companies that have been operating for hundreds of years, we’re looking forward to a real celebration at this November’s awards.”
Selena Kearvell, Senior Vice President of Marsh Commercial (who has sponsored the Manufacturing award) and one of our judges this year said: “I am thrilled and honoured to be a part of the judging panel for the Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards. Having worked closely with family-run businesses throughout my career, I understand the resilience, passion, and dedication that these enterprises bring to their communities. It’s truly inspiring to witness their outstanding achievements and contributions. I look forward to celebrating the success demonstrated by family businesses operating within the region and good luck to all the finalists.”
As a judge for the Awards, Annette Ritson, Managing Director of Net* Development (who have been loyal supporters of the Awards since the beginning) expressed her team’s delight in supporting an event that aligns closely with their values and mission. “As a family-oriented company ourselves, we deeply appreciate the importance of family businesses in our society. Working on the Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards has been an inspiring experience, and we are thrilled to contribute to the celebration and recognition of these exceptional businesses”
The task of reviewing and shortlisting this year’s entries was a difficult one, with the judges looking for businesses that could demonstrate a strong business strategy and a commitment to providing a first-class service, as well as sound business processes, values, and demonstrating a sustainable future.
In total there were fifteen categories open for entry, including sector-specific categories, Employee of the Year and the People’s Choice Award where the winner is decided by a combination of public vote and judges scores.
The shortlisted finalists for the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards 2023 are as follows:
Agri Business
W E Jameson & Sons Ltd
Cedarbarn Farmshop & Café
Drewton’s Ltd
Farmer Copleys
Oaklands
Best Social Impact
New Concept Care & Nursing Ltd
KCM Waste Management
Artists Cottages
J R Rix & Sons
All for one Choir
A & B Healthcare Ltd
Business Services
New Concept Care & Nursing Ltd
Gallagher Family Funeral Directors
Children’s Corner Childcare
Redgate Garage
Yorkshire Care Group Limited
A & B Healthcare Ltd
Construction, Property & Engineering
Langley Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd
Dutton FM
Emerging Family Business
Osprey Meadow
Great Balls of Flour
Trust Sales & Lettings
Footballerz LTD
Harrison-Lock Family Butchers Ltd
Langley Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd
Employee of the Year
James Judson of Removals for You
Corina Cato of Naylor Industries PLC
Sue Walsh of New Concept Care & Nursing
Steph Mallinson of Great Balls of Flour
Paris Motashed of KCM Waste Management
Caroline Smith of Dominion Print
Tina Verity of Banana Moon
Rebecca Henderson of Tiger Sheds
Rory Clarke of J R Rix & Sons
Lewis Chidsey of Millers Fish and Chips
Ruby Harness of Mr Roast
Nicola Stanworth of Children’s Corner Childcare
Olivia Halloran of Trust Sales & Lettings
Claudio Marelli of Farmer Copleys
Jane Kitchen of F4D Events
Bill Fletcher of Yorkshire Care Group
Food & Drink Establishments
Grassington House
Millers Fish and Chips
Cedarbarn Farmshop & Café
Farmer Copleys
F4D Events
Drewton’s Ltd
Food & Drink Producers
Cedarbarn Farmshop & Café
Harrogate Brewing Co
Farmer Copleys
Haulage Transport & Logistics
TEPS part of John Good Group
J R Rix & Sons
Leisure & Tourism
Osprey Meadow
Artists Cottages
The Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme
Oaklands
Farmer Copleys
Manufacturing
Naylor Industries PLC
Dominion Print
Banana Moon
Olicana Mosaics
Large Retailers & E-tailers
Tiger Sheds
Cedarbarn Farmshop & Café
Drewton’s Ltd
Farmer Copleys
Small Retailers & E-tailers
Great Balls of Flour
Pennine Cycles
JSW Yorkshire
Harrison-Lock Family Butchers Ltd
Glencroft
Wholesalers
W E Jameson & Sons Ltd
Great Balls of Flour
The Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme
Glencroft
Cromwell Polythene
People’s Choice
Osprey Meadow
Gallagher Family Funeral Directors
KCM Waste Management
Harrogate Brewing Co
The Pumpkin Patch at Bewholme
Drewton’s Ltd
Bert’s Barrow
Removals for You
Footballerz LTD
Mr Roast
The finalists will now receive a visit from the judging panel before the final decision is made, with the winners announced at a glittering ceremony on Friday 10th November at the Majestic Hotel, in Harrogate situated in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, providing an elegant backdrop for an evening of celebration and recognition.
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