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THE WINNERS of the St Helens Borough Business Awards were announced in a glamorous ceremony on Friday October 15th at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

In partnership with St. Helens Borough Council and sponsored by Paramount Digital, the event celebrated St. Helens’ best businesses while providing the perfect networking and entertainment opportunity.

Supported by Glass Futures and Torus, 300 guests were welcomed to the event by host Pete Emmett before an inspiring guest speech by local boxer Martin Murray was given.

Johnny Vegas was in attendance to congratulate the winners of the Business Awards (Image: Bernard Platt)

As a community-based event, the awards also raised money for two local charities, the Steve Prescott Foundation and Halton and St Helens VCA, with donations being split between them.

After a difficult 18 months, the award ceremony was intended to recognize the work of the local people who, despite the restrictions of the pandemic, have been successful or have made a positive contribution to the community.

With a wide and diverse range of companies nominated for the awards, the winners are as follows:

– Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Langtree Property Partners – Genesis Training Group Ltd

– Social Enterprise of the Year, sponsored by Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action – OLCOTWISH CIC

– Business Hero: Community Commitment Award, sponsored by Knauf Insulation – The Hope Center

– Education and Business Partnership of the Year, sponsored by Lucam Consultancy Ltd – Rainford High School

– Employer of the Year, sponsored by Wind in the Willows Childcare – Enspec Power Ltd

– Business Diversification Award, sponsored by Miller Developments – The Branded Items Group Ltd

– Company Formation of the Year, sponsored by Network Space – JetsetRC

– Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by kenable Ltd – Allie Baglow, Allisons Financial Planning Ltd

– Green Business of the Year, sponsored by PLP – E-Verve Energy Ltd

– Diversity & Inclusion Award, sponsored by Galliford Try – Ever-Evolving Ltd

– Export Business of the Year sponsored by Brendon International Ltd – Sandon Global Engraving Technology Ltd

– Student of the Year, sponsored by Genesis Training Group Ltd – Dylan Coward, MD Creatives

– Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Starbank Panel Products Ltd – Courtney Hodgkinson, TD Construction Testing Ltd

The Business Awards were designed to recognize the incredible achievements of business owners during the pandemic

Tracy Mawson, Chief Executive of St Helens Chamber, said, “We were blown away by the amount and caliber of entries to the St Helens Borough Business Awards. After such a tumultuous time for businesses across the district, it was encouraging to see so many talent during this year’s judging process. The judges had a really tough job to do, but I think we found some really great winners.

“For me, the awards show the depth and breadth of the business world here in the district and that diversity is our strength.”

The event took place on Friday October 15th at the Totally Wicked Stadium

Councilor David Baines, Chairman of St. Helens Borough Council, added, “The past 18 months have been extremely tough for businesses and it’s great to be able to celebrate and recognize some of the many examples of resilience, innovation and achievement in the industry locally Economy despite the pandemic and all the challenges it has brought with it.

“Seeing the caliber of the finalists, their stories, their people and their progress gives me the greatest assurance that we as a district can look ahead with confidence.

“The quality of submissions this year was second to none and we are proud to host such a prestigious event that puts companies from all sectors in the spotlight.”