The finalists of the BristolLive Business Awards 2022 have been announced. The annual ceremony, run in association with BusinessLive and newspaper Bristol Post, recognises the city’s most successful companies, bringing together senior leaders from wide-ranging industries, from large corporates to fast-growing start-ups.
Despite a challenging year for business, amid rising inflation and political and economic turmoil, many firms have been quick to adapt and innovate - and as a result are thriving. It’s these efforts the awards will celebrate.
The BristolLive Business Awards also recognise individual talent, whether an entrepreneur who has launched a company and grown it successfully or a star employee who has stood out from all others.
The winners will be revealed at a special event at Ashton Gate Stadium on November 24, including the three new award categories - Manufacturer of the Year; Diversity and Inclusion Award; and the High Growth and Ambition Award.
The black-tie ceremony, which includes a three-course dinner, will also see former SAS soldier and SAS: Who Dares Wins television star Colin MacLachlan taking to the stage to share his leadership secrets.
Mr MacLachlan has spent more than 25 years dealing with scenarios of security and high risk. Involved in several of the most high-profile SAS missions, he is one of few who can say they have both rescued hostages and been a hostage themself. He will be talking about his time in the military and the lessons he learnt in life-risking situations at the event.
For more information on the BristolLive Business Awards, or to book tickets, visit www.thebristolbusinessawards.co.uk
Finalists of the BristolLive Business Awards
Diversity and Inclusion Award - Sponsored by Bristol City Centre BID & Redcliffe & Temple BID
Babbasa
Diamonds Social Community Hub
Ocean Adventurers
Start-Up Business of the Year - Sponsored by Foot Anstey
Hybr
Milbotix
PEEQUAL
SME Business of the Year - Sponsored by Parmenion Capital Partners LLP
Changing Social
Firstpoint Logistics
Kingston Barnes
Large Business of the Year - Sponsored by Evelyn Partners
Graphic Packaging International
Huboo
Nisbets
IAMBOB Special Award - Sponsored by Bristol Waste
EDP Training
Diamonds Social Community Hub
Jerk King Bristol
Best Tech Award - Sponsored by XLedger UK
Discussion Box
Moneyhub
Vertical Aerospace
Innovation Award - Sponsored by Renishaw
Bottle Farm
PEEQUAL
Prolectric Services
Best Place To Work - Sponsored by The Bristol Hotel
Huboo
Moneyhub
Xledger UK
Environmental Contribution Award - Sponsored by Future Leap
Bristol Waste Company
Prolectric Services
RWA (Royal West of England Academy)
Manufacturer of the Year - Sponsored by Kingston Barnes
Bart Ingredients Company
Bristol Labels
Graphic Packaging International
High Growth and Ambition Award - Sponsored by Etex Group
H2R Selection
Huboo
Little Adventures Nursery Group
Your Local Business Hero - Sponsored by Firstpoint Logistics
Diamonds Social Community Hub
Jake Hitchcock, Unitary Engineering Services
The Women's Work Lab
We will also announce the winners of the following categories at the awards evening:
- Business Person of the Year, sponsored by SpiderGroup
- Outstanding Contribution to Bristol, sponsored by Unitary Engineering Services
- Business of the Year
To book tickets, visit www.thebristolbusinessawards.co.uk.
