Entries open for the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2021

AWARDS TO BRING BUSINESS COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Entries are now open for the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2021 in November, an event that it is hoped will bring the county’s business community together again after the difficulties of lockdowns and social distancing.

The Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2020, organised by All Things Business magazine, moved online for its glittering awards night in February.

Beamed directly to finalists’ and guests’ homes in a virtual version of what would have been one of the highlights of the business social calendar, the night included a ‘visit’ to Warner’s Distillery in Harrington and live entertainment from singer Faryl Smith.

The winners were announced by the All Things Business team and then invited by managing director Ben Thomas (pictured) to say a few words via video link.

The winners of the 12 awards included Jasmine Abel from Cave & Sons (Apprentice of the Year), Brooklyn Brownie Company (Food and Drink Award), Scott Bader (Employer of the Year), The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation (Community Project or Person of the Year) and Medigold Health (Big Business of the Year).

Ben Thomas said: “My team and I refused to put a stop to the celebration of our county’s hard work and commitment to getting through this tough time and propping others up along the way.

“But, despite the success of the 2020 awards, we can’t wait to get everyone back together for a fullon awards night later this year.”

More details of the 2021 awards, how to enter and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.northamptonshirebea.co.uk

POPPY HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE

Poppy Design Studio has pledged its support for young people by joining Speakers for Schools.

The Desborough-based creative studio team will help young people to gain experience of employment by providing work experience opportunities via the Speakers for Schools online platform.

Founded in 2010 by ITV’s political editor, Robert Peston, Speakers for Schools aims to end educational inequality by giving all young people free access to industry-leading companies.

Poppy Design Studio marketing manager Simon Cox said: “The platform will enable us to liaise with students who are interested in learning and working on some of our projects. By uploading opportunities to the online platform, we can offer virtual work experience opportunities to help give young people a start.”

Visit: www.poppydesignstudio.com