The winners of the North Worcestershire Business Awards 2023 have been revealed in a glamourous ceremony. 

Around 27 finalists gathered with the sponsors and VIP guests at Hogarths Stone Manor as the winners of each category were announced.

Eight top businesses took home the prizes which recognised their commitment to innovation, sustainability and adding extra value for customers.

This includes Bromsgrove business, Sherbet Donkey Media, taking home Best Business Start-up, the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch winning Outstanding Customer Service and Hewett Recruitment being awarded Outstanding Contribution to the Community. 

Communications and engagement officer for North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration, Jane Doyle, said: "We would like to congratulate the winners of the awards. They all showed what commitment and knowing their customers is all about and that entrepreneurship is alive and well in this area. 

"We would particularly like to thank our sponsors for getting involved in this popular event which has become a key feature of the business calendar." 

Founder of co-organiser North Worcestershire Business Leaders, Melanie Hawkett, added: "Congratulations to all the winners. All the finalist submissions made it a difficult choice for our independent judges. 

"We're so proud of this special awards event where we set the scene for businesses large and small to get together and have a great time showcasing their businesses."

The full list of winners are:  

  • Best Business Start-up - Sherbet Donkey Media, Bromsgrove 
  • Outstanding Contribution to the Community - Hewett Recruitment, Kidderminster
  • Outstanding Customer Service - Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch 
  • Business Leader of the Year - Clare Vale of Sign Solutions, Bromsgrove 
  • Best Employer of the Year - Platform 81, Bromsgrove 
  • Business Innovation of the Year - Invoco Telecom, Bromsgrove 
  • Best Use of Technology - OGL Software, Kidderminster 
  • Stand Out in Worcestershire Award - Meraki Promotions, Stourport-on-Severn 

The awards are organised by the shared local authority service representing Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest (NWedR) and the North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL). 

The sponsors for 2023 were BizSmart, Indegu, Danton HR, Wassell Grove Business Centre, Surftech IT, Platform 81, Citizen Communications, Key Biz, TDM, Invoco Telecom, NWedR and Worcestershire County Council. 

For more information or to keep up to date with the 2024 awards visit www.NWBusAwards.org