Real Entrepreneurs’ Awards

Real Entrepreneurs’ Awards 2022

The inaugural Real Entrepreneurs’ Awards took place on April 28, at the Radisson Blu at East Midlands Airport, sponsored by Morningside Pharmaceuticals.

The evening celebrated entrepreneurship across the East Midlands, with businesses from Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire represented. Hosted by Llewela Bailey, the event included a three-course dinner, two keynote speakers, and 10 awards.

Professor Peter Stokes from Leicester Castle Business School delivered the first keynote. He discussed the pragmatism of UK businesses compared to the theory-driven work of our European neighbours, as well as ‘micro-moments’ and their impact on an entire organisation.

Our second speaker was Jaimon Thomas, the founder of the Kayal and Herb restaurants. He took part in a Q&A with Llewela, answering questions about founding his businesses, his thoughts on entrepreneurship, and menu recommendations for his restaurants.

The 10 awards were presented across the course of the evening, acknowledging the efforts of the region’s entrepreneurs in different fields, including innovation, collaboration, and education.