The Woo Hoo Awards 2022

Woo Hoo!

We are always in awe of the amazing, resilient, dedicated, driven and hard-working business people there are in the world and with so many of them in St Albans and the surrounding areas!

The Woo Hoos were created to enable all sizes of business and at all stages in their business to be recognised for their achievements - no matter how big or small those achievements are.

We wanted to celebrate and give those people a “pat on the back” and bring out the “unsung heroes”.

And after the first ever Woo Hoos back in 2018 we saw that it made a huge difference to not only those who were nominated for a Woo Hoo, but for the whole business community. Bringing to the forefront the journeys that business owners go on!

Now, in the 6th year of these fun, relaxed and informal celebrations, we are super thrilled to introduce you to the 30 winners who were nominated by their peers, and our incredible sponsors who enable us to put on such an eventthank you!

A huge THANK YOU to all of The Businesses Community St Albans (also known as St Albans Businesses - we do like to confuse people) and you should all give yourselves a pat on the back for being in business full stop!

Let’s do this, Sue, John and The TBC Team www.stalbans.thebusinessescommunity.comx

Businesses THECOMMUNITY

Headquartered in Hertfordshire, Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out group with many projects recently completed in St FoundedAlbans.in1852, we are dedicated to leaving a positive legacy in our communities and environment and in 2018 were one of only six companies to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the promoting opportunity through social mobility category.

We are passionate about our purpose: to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations.

www.willmottdixon.co.uk

HEADLINE SPONSOR

Nestled away, in the depths of Hertfordshire, a characterful and “rustchic” barn called Bushells exists, in which Boards of Directors congregate, interviews are conducted, products showcased, teams strengthened, clients woo(hoo)ed, and deals made.

At Bushells clubhouse we delight in serving our members and excel at delivering bespoke first class experiences. With the latest tech and digital toys to enhance the capabilities of your team, both on and offline, and the environment conducive to unleashing your creative potential, or the ability to forge deeper bonds with clients, business partners and friends, old and new, at our exclusive events, two things can be guaranteed - your time here will be productive and enjoyment will be had.

We are passionate in our pursuit to provide our members with a venue and experience that enables them to work smarter, and play harder.

Book your event today, to avoid disappointment tomorrow. www.musterhubs.co.uk

Holiday Inn Express

Just off the M25 motorway, Holiday Inn Express® St. Albans – M25, Jct.22 hotel is a 15-minute drive from the St. Alban’s city centre. Direct trains travel to London from St. Albans City station, a 10-minute drive away, and it’s 25 minutes to London Luton Airport (LTN). Our hotel is a few minutes from the M1 and there’s ample free parking on site. Browse high-street brand and department stores at Colney Fields Shopping Park, right next

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St. Albans hotel you can enjoy:

– Free WiFi – Blackout curtains – A meeting room for 14 people

Jump-start your day with the included Express Start™ Breakfast, offering English and continental choices. With ceiling-high windows and Nordic touches, our Express Bar and Café is a bright and welcoming spot for coffee and drinks, and if you’re feeling peckish you can order from the All Day Dining menu.

The White Rooms are situated above The Peahen. Our facility offers 3 modern and comfort rooms that you can hire

The rooms are a canvas for many options – research groups, team meetings, training, photo and video shoots and even puppy yoga – there are so many different ways to use our

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free co-working sessions once a month which is great to meet other people in the community.

Here is why I am sponsoring

I am thrilled to be sponsoring the Woo Hoo Awards this year. TBC are fantastic at connecting people together and no better way to do it than at these awards where we celebrate people’s achievements and successes across the board in our fantastic community.

OnBrand: The Marketing & Business Growth OnBrandAgencyenjoys a privileged position of trust with multiple businesses in St Albans and across the UK.

As a full-service marketing and business growth agency, we find ourselves getting involved with companies at crucial tipping points on their paths to success – from local businesses moving beyond a vibrant presence on Instagram and into full e-commerce, larger brands looking for expert eyes to improve their website’s customer journeys, or companies looking to update their customer touch points through audio, radio, events & experiences.

Founded by local entrepreneur Daniel Graham, the OnBrand team is made up of established experts from a range of marketing fields including brand strategy, website development, social media growth and management, content creation and strategy, SEO, paid activity, audio and video production, PR and events.

Give us a call on 03333 220022, or head to www.onbrand.co.uk to find out more

Hi, I’m Julia Jenkins the owner and MD of Flagship Wines, an independent wine merchant in St to be championing local businesses in St Albans in the 2022 TBC Woohoo Awards which celebrate the excellence of St Albans businesses, highlighting their achievements and recognition for hard work. We all need a pat on the back at some time…

Check out our range and special offers here.

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We are Yellow Lizard Media, a small team that produce professional video content for a wide range of industries. We set up the business in 2013 and have created bespoke website videos, social media videos, event coverage, training videos and many more. Although the majority of our clients are in St Albans –Hertfordshire, Essex & London, we have worked with companies all over the country and beyond!

Simply put we create professional and engaging video content without the massive costs that usually come with video projects and our video package starts from just £799. We don’t compromise on equipment or experience, which allows your business to get the professional finished products it deserves without blowing your budget.

Throughout your video making journey you will be working closely with our small team providing a personal experience and allowing you to feel relaxed and at your best if you need to be in front of the camera.

Find out more

St Albans Enterprise Agency (STANTA) are pleased to sponsor again a Woo Hoo award as we are committed to helping new businesses in the St Albans district to start, grow and develop and it makes perfect sense for us to work in partnership, and as patrons, with TBC.

We offer 12 hours of FREE business advice and training to any Hertfordshire based business under 3 years old, but we specialise in helping businesses in postcodes

ContactAL1-10. us here

Set up in 2015 as the commercial arm of Rothamsted Research, Rothamsted Enterprises is a unique hub focused on promoting collaboration and innovation by partnering with commercial agricultural technology businesses and opening up the research Rothamstedprocess.Enterprises encompasses Rothamsted Agri-Tech Business Centre, Rothamsted Conference Centre, Rothamsted Manor and Rothamsted Restaurant. It exists to enable and facilitate innovation and collaboration in Agri-Tech, through office and lab space rental, as well as through conferencing and events.

Brilliant Theatre an award-winning youth theatre company providing training and performing opportunities for young people. The mixture of a performing arts academy and youth theatre, our model is ‘learn through doing’. We train young people through production and performance opportunity all who have a passion for performing or have an active interest in taking further steps into this industry.

Academy in St Albans AL4 9NX on a Thursday 6pm - 9pm Academy in Kings Langley WD4 9HN on a Friday 6pm - 9pm Checkout www.brillianttheatrearts. co.uk and enquire about an induction for your child today

David is a producer and owner of Brilliant Theatre and Film School UK David has been hosting the Woohoos for many years. His belief in supporting communities and a rise together attitude is what attracted him to the awards in the first place. St Albans business community is just that, a tight community of like minded business people.

Woo Hoo from VOIspeed Ltd! We love celebrating the achievements of other local businesses and enjoy seeing our own clients flourish too.

At VOIspeed Ltd we offer exceptional business telephony to SMEs and the resellers supplying them through VOIspeed cloud telephony software. Our mission is to support business growth by enabling you to communicate in a professional capacity from almost any device Contactanywhere.uson01727

848186 for advice on your business telephony –perhaps you’d like a business phone number displayed from your mobile, to set up a hybrid environment, or even to scale up after your Woo Hoo success!

To connect, inspire and motivate each other: business networking with Woohoo Sponsor The Athena Network Bedfordshire & St Albans.

We are passionate about helping women to grow stronger, more profitable businesses and create opportunities for career success. Founded in 2005, we help female professionals from a wide variety of industry sectors to make networking part of your marketing strategy with our dynamic and supportive international community.

Kate Cherry runs 5 groups across Bedfordshire & St Albans meeting monthly online, with in person events, training and socials.

Not a member yet? Contact us to find out more: 07909kate.cherry@theathenanetwork.com675333

Peer2Peer are delighted to sponsor The WooHoo Awards celebrating the amazing resilience and effort of great St Albans business leaders.

Being part of a Peer2Peer Board gives members more clarity, direction and unceasing inspiration. Peer2Peer itself exists and thrives because of talented, forward thinking CEOs and business leaders like you.

We totally get the “power of peer” that’s what we love about the WooHoo Awards. Peers nominate Peers because they care and really treasure each other. No judges, no sponsor influence, no bias towards who’s got the biggest social networks. These have to be the purists awards out

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person nominated is to be celebrated – pure and simple.

Find out more about Peer2Peer Club here

Mix 92.6fm are very excited to be part of The Woo Hoo Awards this year. This is the local Business Awards to be at. This will be a great celebration and chance to to get together and look forward in these changing times.

Mix 92.6fm is your local trusted community non-for-profit radio station. We are ‘On Air’ and at many local events in and around St Albans. If you want to know more about how we can work together do get in touch

A big THANK YOU to:

Richard Watson, Corneal, Geoff, Imogen and all the team at St Saviours Church - what a venue!

Adam Shilston of My Big Day Events for top sounds. Dan Gibbons of Yellow Lizard Media - we can’t wait to see the video.

Jeremy Banks of Jeremy Banks Photography - we can’t wait to see the photos from the night - believe me, they will be EVERYWHERE.

Faye Penford of Lift My Spirits for AMAZING Pina Coladas and tons of help.

Jon Watts for INCREDIBLE food and DELICIOUS Triple Chocolate Brownies! Clair Graham of Mix 92.6 for dressing up, all her help and doing the splits!

To all our amazing sponsors - we couldn’t do it without you.

To everyone who nominated.

To all the winners - you rock - keep doing what you are doing! To the TBC Team who work tirelessly behind the scenes, Dawn, Joolz, Faye,

ToJohn.our families for putting up with us and who are perhaps sick of the sight of pineapples! lol

To David Jenkins of Brilliant Theatre Arts - what a host!!!!!!

And a huge thanks to the whole Businesses Community that we are all part of - what an amazing group!

If you’d like to sponsor a Woo Hoo in 2023 or feature your business on the 2023 Year Planner, get in touch at sue@thebusinessescommunity.com to find out more. Woo Hoo Indeed!