The GloucestershireLive Business Awards, in association with Reach Plc and BusinessLive, are back for 2022, recognising the resilience and achievements of the business community.
For nearly quarter of a century the annual awards ceremony has been recognising the county’s best and brightest businesses, bringing together senior leaders from wide-ranging industries, from large corporates to young start-ups.
This year’s returning headline sponsor is Cheltenham accountancy firm Randall & Payne, which is giving its support to the awards for the tenth time.
Over the past year, companies from across the county have worked hard to overcome the challenges of the pandemic and to begin to focus on recovery and growth.
Despite the difficult trading conditions, many firms have been quick to adapt and innovate, and as a result are now thriving.
It’s these efforts we want to celebrate. There are a range of categories for 2022, including two brand new ones - the Sustainability Award and the Charity of the Year.
Randall & Payne managing partner Tim Watkins He said: “I am delighted Randall & Payne are again sponsoring the GloucestershireLive Business Awards which are now in their 24th year.
"Talking to past winners it is clear these awards open doors to connections and winners are rightly proud of their achievement. Every year it is a challenge for the judging panel as we are always impressed by the quality of the entrants and the variety of business activities taking place in our county.
"There are always new stories to be heard and there are still many untold which I hope to hear this year.”
Oliver Bruce, chief executive and founder of Cheltenham-based PinPoint Media, was named Young Business Person of the Year at the GloucestershireLive Business Awards in 2021.
He said: "Who doesn't like winning? This award however means a lot more than most. Considering the point in time and the turbulent few years prior, to be able to bring this award back to the team and celebrate the amazing things we'd achieved in such a short space of time was the icing on the cake!"
The 2022 GloucestershireLive Business Awards will include:
- A finalists champagne reception with the opportunity to network with other finalists and sponsors;
- A celebrity hosted black-tie ceremony on October 13 at Cheltenham Racecourse, where all the finalists are celebrated on screen, through video or slideshow, in front of a Gloucestershire business audience;
- All the finalists receive a badge to use on their website, email and social media;
- All the winners receive a badge to use on their website, email and social media;
- Winners on GloucestershireLive and BusinessLive, and a feature on Randall & Payne’s website;
- A winners’ dinners, which is a chance to be celebrated and socialise and network with other like-minded businesses.
Our charity partner for 2022 is the Hollie Gazzard Trust. The charity was set up following the murder of 20-year-old Hollie Gazzard in 2014 by an ex-partner.
Founded by her parents, Nick and Mandy, along with sister Chloe, the charity helps reduce domestic violence through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships to schools and colleges. It runs workshops, including intervention workshops, and events throughout the year. We will be fundraising for the charity on the night of the awards dinner.
GloucestershireLive Business Awards 2022 categories
GloucestershireLive Business of the Year, sponsored by Randall & Payne
GloucestershireLive Small Business of the Year
GloucestershireLive Family Business of the Year, sponsored by WSP Solicitors
GloucestershireLive Start-Up Business of the Year
GloucestershireLive Business Innovation Award, sponsored by EESI Group Services
GloucestershireLive Best Place to Work Award
GloucestershireLive Corporate Social Responsibility Award
GloucestershireLive Best Employee Award, sponsored by Spirax Sarco
GloucestershireLive Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by British Bespoke Auctions
GloucestershireLive Local Business Hero, sponsored by Wembley Partners
GloucestershireLive Young Business Person of the Year, sponsored by Renishaw
GloucestershireLive Charity of the Year Award, sponsored by Nicks Timber
GloucestershireLive Sustainability Award
This year’s car sponsor is Ford Fleet Management, while the drinks sponsor is Gloucestershire College.
Entries for the awards are now open and close on Friday, July 8, 2022. To find out more information about the awards or to enter, visit www.glosbusinessawards.co.uk.
