High Sheriff’s Awards celebrate enterprise and impact

The winners of The High Sherrif awards were unveiled at an awards ceremony at the University of Chester.

The annual High Sheriff of Cheshire Awards for Enterprise evening took place at the University’s Queen’s Park site, the home of Chester Business School, earlier this year. The welcome speech was given by Cheshire’s then High Sheriff, Dennis Dunn MBE JP DL who talked about the Awards, which are now in their 17th year in partnership with the University of Chester, and how they celebrate innovation, initiative and impact across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington. Legendary music producer, Pete Waterman OBE, delivered the keynote address sharing his business expertise, passion for Cheshire and his commitment to supporting mental health projects in the county. Pete also has an honorary degree from the University of Chester.

The winners were:

1. Inclusive Business Practice. Winner - Stand Out Socks. Runner-up - Storyhouse.

2. Outstanding Community, Education and Business Engagement Sponsored by Encirc Winner - The Cat Radio. Runner-up - Frodsham Youth Association.

3. Environmental Innovation and Impact Sponsored by Grosvenor Winner - Let’s Farm. Runner-up - Genesys.

4. Wellness at Work Sponsored by Warrington Borough Council Winner - No Brainer Agency. Runner-up - Bents Garden and Home.

5. Exceptional Start-Up Sponsored by the Holroyd Foundation Winner - KR Fleet Solutions. Runner-up - The Autism Wellbeing Project.

6. Outstanding Family Business Sponsored by EA Technology Winner - Pulse Fitness. Runner-up - Hayrack Church Farm.

7. Apprentice of the Year Sponsored by Barlows Winner - William David. Runner-up - Patrick Ithell.

8. Young Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Mornflake Winner - Kate Fox from Nantwich Clinic. Runner-up - Melissa Ellis from HL Financial.

9. Excellence in Enterprise

Sponsored by the University of Chester Winner - Valto.

Runner-up - Genesys.

The Awards were closed with a note of thanks from Lady Redmond MBE, the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire.

Dennis Dunn MBE JP DL, said: “I would like to thank everyone who was involved in such a wonderful evening. It was truly inspiring to hear about the work being carried out in Cheshire and the successes of our companies, apprentices, young people and charities.

“I’d also like to thank the sponsors of the Awards and all those who submitted entries. It was so inspiring to hear their stories and receive their support.”

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