The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
SHORTLIST
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)
David Blaney - SimAnalyticaAlex Chamberlain - Study WriteSubhash Chatterjee - One SC MediaJack Hembleys - First LocateKate Hutchinson - The Sustainability Community (TSC)Sheraz Shazad Fazal - Study WriteJasmine Trotter - First Locate
Public and Third Sector Leader
Nicki Rowland - The Magic Dentist CharityJonathan Williams - Fareshare YorkshireEmily Wragg - Candlelighters
Mentor
Anna Coulson - The Froebelian SchoolKaren Eckstein - Karen EcksteinColin Glass - Mind Body GoalsBreeya Holman - Study WriteBobby Ramsay - Lumi and LumiereChris Salt - CandlelightersSheraz Shazad Fazal - Study WriteJez Willard The Japanese Shop
Emerging Entrepreneur Leader
Subhash Chatterjee - One SC MediaSteve Davis - GrantsidePhil Harris - CoppiceSam Hameed - Solution Performance GroupNick Hird - VidrateDave Stanger - Tectonix Natural StoneJames Taylor - Corecom Tech Academy
Diversity & Inclusion Leader
Mohammed Azum - Carlton BollingRachel Burrell-Cook - ThreeTenSevenLaura Evans-Hill - Nifty Fox CreativeRidha Shah - Turner & TownsendJames Taylor - Corecom Tech AcademyVictoria Tomlinson - Next-UpJennifer Winyard - Women in Property/Barratt Redrow
Professional Services Leader
Simon Dixon - HatmillSandy Domingos-Shipley - The Systems LinkKaren Eckstein - Karen EcksteinJames Groot - Cortus Advisory GroupPhil Harris - CoppicePoonam Kaur - fds Director ServicesRoy Shelton - Connectus Business SolutionsJamie Toyne - Herd Consulting
Green Leader
Fiona Conor - Trust Electric HeatingJoanne Gualda - BagnallsNeil Hodgson - River Stewardship Company / RiverlutionKate Hutchinson - The Sustainability Community (TSC)
HR Leader
Lisa Bailey - Chadwick Lawrence SolicitorsJade Donahue - First LocateMary Meyer - YorwasteSheraz Shazad Fazal - Study Write
Hospitality Leader
Danielle Best - Mexi Bean Express/ Kalm/Charlie’s DessertsZoe Hands - Marriott HotelsHemant Markanday - Hilton Leeds CitySimon Midgley - Starling Harrogate and Harrogate Business Improvement District
Manufacturing Leader
Fiona Conor - Trust Electric HeatingEdward Naylor - Naylor GroupPeter Taylor - Honey ThiefSamantha Overton - Zebra Print Group
Sales Leader
Daniel Deakin - LeachZoe Hands - Marriott HotelsTom Robertshaw - CandlelightersDave Stanger - Tectonix Natural StoneJez Willard - The Japanese Shop
Marketing Leader
Danielle Best - Mexi Bean Express/ Kalm/Charlie’s DessertsRachel Burrell-Cook - ThreeTenSevenSubhash Chatterjee - One SC MediaSam Goodwin - HeadstarJoanne Gualda - BagnallsRachel Mcelroy - Axiologik
Technology Leader
Daniel Bell - Chadwick Lawrence SolicitorsSteve Birdsall - Gaist SolutionsMelissa Chambers - SitehopSam Hameed - Solution Performance GroupLiz Rhodes - Art of CloudDr Mike Roberts - Slipstream Engineering DesignMalcolm Seagrave - hedgehog labAlastair Taylor - NYnet
Finance Leader
Sam Dobney - HeadstarPhil Harris - CoppicePaul Marshall - Chadwick Lawrence SolicitorsLisa Reeder - Carlton Academy Trust
Property Leader
Harpreet Banwait - Banwait Group HoldingsMarc Brough - CuboSteve Davis - GrantsideMark Heptonstall - enevoAlison Jackson - Carter TowlerNick Shepherd - Britcon
Education Leader
Luke Cardwell - Life Skills HubAnna Coulson - The Froebelian SchoolDan Howard - Lifetime TrainingVictoria Queenan - Study WriteNicki Rowland - The Magic Dentist Charity
Company Leader (up to 50 employees)
Alex Craven - The Data CityNick Hird - VidrateVictoria Queenan - Study WriteJames Roach - HeadstarLiz Rhodes - Art of CloudRachel Roche - Roche LegalJez Willard - The Japanese ShopEmily Wragg - Candlelighters
Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)
Danielle Best - Mexi Bean Express/ Kalm/Charlie’s DessertsFiona Conor - Trust Electric HeatingSimon Dixon - HatmillSam Hameed - Solution Performance GroupMark Heptonstall - enevoMalcolm Seagrave - hedgehog labJames Taylor - Corecom Tech Academy
Company Leader (101 + employees)
Gary Curley - First LocateHarpreet Banwait - Banwait Group HoldingsHemant Markanday - Hilton Leeds CityEdward Naylor - Naylor GroupNick Shepherd - BritconNeil Wilson - Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors
Transformational Leader
Simon Dixon - HatmillLaura Evans-Hill - Nifty Fox CreativeFiona Hale - CoolCareHeather Jackson - GenMEdward Naylor - Naylor GroupGareth Scargill - Nexus LeedsMalcolm Seagrave - hedgehog labNick Shepherd - Britcon
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7 November 2025Entry Deadline
9 December 2025Judging Day
10 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
12 March 2026Award Ceremony
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Dr. Delroy Beverley - Institute of Directors (IoD)
Natalie Boswell - Lloyds Banking Group
Dr. Kim Johnston - The Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW)
Paul Thorning - University of Bradford
SPONSORS
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
COUNTDOWN TO AWARDS NIGHT
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
The 2026 Leadership Awards were refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you were driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community, this was your moment to be recognised.
7 November 2025Entry Deadline
10 December 2025Judging Day
11 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
5 March 2026Award Ceremony
SHORTLIST & WINNERS
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)
WINNER: Ray Law - moneyappiHarry Jones - QVO HospitalityNikolaos Charalampous - CredAbilityEmily Whitehouse - DGIMichael Stratton - MS Lending GroupSid Sethi - Specscart.Ruby Melling - TalentloopSally Quayle - The Manchester Deansgate Hotel by IHG
Mentor
Nick Leech - Chase de VereNick Owens - Magnify PRAnthony O’Brien - ProficiRich Jones - DepartmentBecci Thomson - Co-op LiveWINNER: Matt Townley - Dakota HotelsCraig Cornick - iQuote
Emerging Entrepreneur Leader
Fergal O’Connor - BuymediaWINNER: Lorna McGlone - Venus LegalJonathan Hopkins - BGS UtilitiesDaniel Sheridan - Duo ConsultingNick Owens - Magnify PRGreg Edge - Edge Electrical Solutions
Diversity & Inclusion Leader
WINNER Louise Stephenson - DRAXDonna Brown - Sunbelt RentalsAngela Mansell - Mansell Building SolutionsEmma Carey - MSB SolicitorsJonathan Fletcher - WHEELEIE GOOD TRAVEL COMPANYRachel Newman - Knowledge Quarter LiverpoolKristen Drummond - Slater Heelis SolicitorsRebecca Casserly - Nurtured Childcare
Professional Services Leader
Daniel Bright - Livingcity CCIMVictoria Pearce - B-CompliantLorna McGlone - Venus LegalPauline Wild - Forbes SolicitorsMichael Shroot - WHN SolicitorsWINNER: Jo Ahmed MBE - DeloitteHelen Clayton - PM+MSarah Walton - WeightmansChris Longbottom - Clarke Willmott
Green Leader
WINNER: Dr William Beer - Tunley EnvironmentalEmily Hesketh - DeloitteJenny Kirkham - Cortus Advisory GroupAlastair Dickenson - DGINatalie Watson - The Vita GroupMark Thewlis - Alpine Fire EngineersAndrew Dwerryhouse - Wild Thang
HR Leader
WINNER: Lyndsay Chapman - Talos360Louise Woolridge - DGISarah Chadbourne - AccessPayRuby Melling - Talentloop
Hospitality Leader
Harry Jones - QVO HospitalitySteven Hesketh - Savvy Hotel Group & The Hospitality HeroMarcello Distefano - San Carlo Restaurant GroupMahboob Hussain - Royal NawaabMatt Townley - Dakota HotelsWINNER: Tamsin Hardman - The Manchester Deansgate Hotel by IHG
Manufacturing Leader
Sid Sethi - Specscart.Mark Thewlis - Alpine Fire EngineersWINNER: Donna Edwards - Made Smarter North WestGreg Johnson - Warwick North West
Sales Leader
David Coe - DGIWINNER: Becci Thomson - Co-op Live
Marketing Leader
Harry Jones - QVO HospitalityEmily Whitehouse - DGIFergal O’Connor - BuymediaDaniel Sheridan - Duo ConsultingNick Owens - Magnify PRJon Butler - TrunkWINNER: Kristen Drummond - Slater Heelis SolicitorsRachael Parry-Jones - Emporia Marketing
Technology Leader
Ray Law - moneyappiNikolaos Charalampous - CredAbilityJoanne Bowden - DGIWINNER: Fergal O’Connor - BuymediaChris Williams - VyprJohn Clancy - Galvia AIRich Jones - DepartmentGrahame Benson - R-Com Consulting
Education Leader
Anthony Thompson - NavigatorsElaine Bowker - The City of Liverpool CollegeWINNER: Beth Collins - PIE: Pursuing Individual ExcellenceProfessor Mandy Parkinson - University of SalfordCraig Brennan - SK4 HoldingsRebecca Casserly - Nurtured Childcare
Finance Leader
Nikolaos Charalampous - CredAbilityStewart Haworth - OakNorthWINNER: Dave Foreman - PXN GroupIan Robinson - SutcliffeNick Leech - Chase de VereLauren Winn - Lucas White Payroll ServicesMartin Ashcroft - Hakim GroupRachel Spendlove - The Manchester Deansgate Hotel by IHGAisling Byrne - Nera Capital
Property Leader
Mitchell Walsh - Integritas Property GroupAdrian Short - Short ConstructionWINNER: Angela Mansell - Mansell Building SolutionsJeremy Hartley - Eric Wright GroupSean Keyes - SutcliffeAndy Rainford - AEW ArchitectsMarc Brough - CuboClaire Donnelly - Auxesia Homes
Company Leader (up to 50 employees)
Roy Shelton - Connectus Business SolutionsDr William Beer - Tunley EnvironmentalVictoria Pearce - B-CompliantAdrian Short - Short ConstructionLorna McGlone - Venus LegalJonathan Hopkins - BGS UtilitiesEmma Mills - Mi PAWINNER: Paul Corcoran - Agent MarketingGreg Edge - Edge Electrical Solutions
Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)
Scott Marshall - Roma FinanceWINNER: Nicola Merritt - Cortus Advisory GroupDave Foreman - PXN GroupSean Keyes - SutcliffeAndy Rainford - AEW ArchitectsJon Butler - TrunkBen Booth - MaxContactRichard West - Red Flag AlertDean Rogers - Frank Rogers
Company Leader (101 + employees)
Daniel Barnes - Pop SpecsStephen Johnson - Quooker UKJeremy Hartley - Eric Wright GroupJonathan Fitchew - Apprentify GroupJo Ahmed MBE - DeloitteSarah Walton - WeightmansGreg Johnson - Warwick North WestWINNER: Craig Brennan - SK4 HoldingsJoanna Solanki - N-Compass
Transformational Leader
Daniel Barnes - Pop SpecsWINNER: Emma Degg - North West Business Leadership TeamBen Clube - EnergyPathwaysMark Thewlis - Alpine Fire EngineersHayfa Saad - C4 CareGrahame Benson - R-Com ConsultingWayne Taylor Space ZeroGreg Johnson - Warwick North WestJoanna Solanki - N-Compass
Leader of the Year
WINNER: Emma Degg - North West Business Leadership Team
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JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Elizabeth Cameron - Equality Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
Amer Gaffar - Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre .(2025 Winner)
Oli Randell - Active EMS
Nicola Ryan - One & All (2025 Winner)
SPONSORS
The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
SHORTLIST
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)
William Crawford - quietnoteNouman Farooqui - Asha’sKieran Joseph - Guardian Ballers CICSabrina Khaloon - L’OREALVishal Mishra - Go DiverseHimanshu Sharma - Go DiverseJack Smith - LoveyMatthew Wilcox - EY
Public and Third Sector Leader
Chris Smith - Centre for the New Midlands CICRachel Wood - Stoke on Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub
Mentor
Mandeep Athwal - School of Coding & AIProfessor Paul Cadman - Life Sciences WeekDebra Hepburn - RBHSimon Rotheram - Beechwood Trees and Landscapes
Emerging Entrepreneur Leader
Faisal Arif - Harrogate ConsultantsRob Brookes - Severn Mortgage & ProtectWilliam Crawford - quietnoteVishal Mishra - Go DiverseTendai Taruvinga - Veafy
Diversity & Inclusion Leader
Andy Aldcroft - KPMGKieran Joseph - Guardian Ballers CICLucia Makono - LuMaK ServicesVishal Mishra - Go DiverseDenise Myers - Evenfields CareersClive Reeves DL - ReevesHimanshu Sharma - Go Diverse
Professional Services Leader
Rob Brookes - Severn Mortgage & ProtectArun Chauhan - Tenet LawWai-Kwan Jackson - Avison YoungNeil Lloyd - FBC Manby BowdlerAmanda Lowe - STORYNicola Roke - Danton HR
Green Leader
Simon Rotheram - Beechwood Trees and LandscapesTendai Taruvinga - Veafy
Education Leader
Mandeep Athwal - School of Coding & AISabrina Khaloon - L’OREALKevin Vashi - Netcom Training
HR Leader
Sarah Hudson - Clover HRNicola Roke - Danton HR
Hospitality Leader
Anita Champaneri - Delicious PRNouman Farooqui - Asha’sLiam Hughes - F1® Arcade BirminghamAnthony Prince - Riverside Cabins
Sales & Marketing Leader
Anita Champaneri - Delicious PRDebra Hepburn - RBHAmanda Lowe - STORYAnthony Tattum - Leopard CoAndy Wilkinson - OWB
Technology Leader
Mandeep Athwal - School of Coding & AIRachel Curtis - Inicio AIBen Harwood - NaismithsDavid Keene MBE - Aurrigo InternationalHimanshu Sharma - Go DiverseMelissa Snover - Rem3dy Health
Finance Leader
Rob Brookes - Severn Mortgage & ProtectWai-Kwan Jackson - Avison YoungJack Smith - Lovey
Property Leader
Faisal Arif - Harrogate ConsultantsTom Bromwich - Bromwich HardyMarc Brough - CuboBen Harwood - NaismithsMatt Nicol - Nicol & CoEdward Siddall-Jones - Siddall Jones
Company Leader (up to 50 employees)
Faisal Arif - Harrogate ConsultantsArun Chauhan - Tenet LawNouman Farooqui - Asha’sDebra Hepburn - RBHAmanda Lowe - STORYAnthony Prince - Riverside CabinsRachel Roberts - Leopard CoNicola Roke - Danton HR
Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)
Ben Harwood - NaismithsSimon Rotheram - Beechwood Trees and LandscapesMelissa Snover - Rem3dy Health
Company Leader (101 + employees)
Ashley Brown - Johnsons & Whittles CoachesMike Lord - Stiltz HomeliftsJack Smith - Lovey
Transformational Leader
Ashley Brown - Johnsons & Whittles CoachesPaul Cadman - One Thousand Trades GroupWai-Kwan Jackson - Avison YoungKieran Joseph - Guardian Ballers CICDavid Keene MBE - Aurrigo InternationalSabrina Khaloon - L’OREALAnthony Prince - Riverside CabinsRachel Wood - Stoke on Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub
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7 November 2025Entry Deadline
10 December 2025Judging Day
11 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
26 March 2026Award Ceremony
SPONSORS
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Mitchell Barnes - RYSE 3D
Tina Costello - Heart of England Community Foundation
Yiannis Maos - Tech WM
Suzie Norton - West Midlands Growth Company
SPONSORSHIP
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
COUNTDOWN TO AWARDS NIGHT
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
SHORTLIST
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)
Conor Benton - Go4Greener Waste ManagementSheleendra Fernando - 24/ThreeJames Freestone - HomeMoveJack Hayes - Champions SpeakersJigna Varu - Varu BeautyMatthew Wilcox - EY
Public and Third Sector Leader
Craig Evans - UK Asbestos Training AssociationGemma Higgins - Connected Perinatal Support CICBen Rawson- The Lenton CentreLouise Sinclair - Beaumond House Hospice CareDarren York - Base 51
Mentor
Aaron Buchan - DSP (Interiors)Mathew Bull - ActionCOACH LoughboroughJohn Smith - The Accountancy Recruitment GroupRichard Sutton - NG Chartered Surveyors
Emerging Entrepreneur Leader
Craig Harbron - Apexis EngineeringLewis Hayes - DropWorks RumSheleendra Fernando - 24/ThreeMonica Ghuman - Student Safety AppAdriano Andre Randi - R3V TechLuke Willmott - Castle Gym
Diversity & Inclusion Leader
Barry Michael Aldridge - Flotec IndustrialTania Gerard - Tania Gerard DigitalBen Goodwin - AlstomLouisa Mason-Hayes - Champions Speakers
Professional Services Leader
Amanda Bayliss - Hello People SolutionsMartin Birch - Belmayne Independent Chartered Financial PlannersRena Christou - HalbornsTina Clough - Poppy PRAlex Jones - Chord ConsultSteve Sharp - Nuvo AccountancyBev Wakefield - Vibrant Accountancy
Green Leader
Peter Evans - OrderlyRoxanna Farthing - Champions SpeakersSally-Anne Hurn - Duncan & ToplisColin Perry-Davis - Stonbury HoldingsAdriano Andre Randi - R3V Tech
HR Leader
Amanda Bayliss - Hello People SolutionsStacy Bone - The Recruitment GroupSubhrajit Das - Langdale Care Homes GroupLouisa Mason-Hayes - Champions SpeakersHeidi Thompson - Duncan & ToplisDanielle Wells - 24/Three
Manufacturing Leader
Matt Evans - SDI DisplaysBen Goodwin - AlstomLewis Hayes - DropWorks RumAdriano Andre Randi - R3V TechSam Tidball - Bespoke Kitchen Foods
Sales Leader
Matt Evans - SDI DisplaysSophia Hayes - Champions SpeakersKarinna Shields - The Recruitment GroupRob Spence - Paragon Sales Solutions
Marketing Leader
Nicola Adams - CWA AgencyHannah Bowers - OTB LegalTina Clough - Poppy PRManinderjeet Deo - Altitude MarketingAlex Jones - CartwrightKevin Kapezi - GrowthackFrankline Mudibo - Langdale Care Homes Group
Technology Leader
Peter Evans - OrderlyJames Freestone - HomeMoveUrsula Morgenstern - LittlefishRodney Muir - EMT HealthcareTim Rookes - Truly SMBMark Underwood and James Ferraby - Digital Planning
Finance Leader
Joanne Buckley - E-ACTCaroline Franklin - BentleyBen Lavin - Copper SwanJennifer Neaves - E-ACTRachel Pringle - Lloyds Bank
Property Leader
Marc Brough - CuboJames Cross - Crossover PropertyAndrew Parker - SDL Property AuctionsRaffaele Russo - loc8meRichard Sutton - NG Chartered Surveyors
Education Leader
Lewis Hayes - DropWorks RumSajjad Nandjy - Langdale Care Homes GroupJanet Smith - Nottingham College
Company Leader (up to 50 employees)
Aaron Buchan - DSP (Interiors)Craig Evans - UK Asbestos Training AssociationAmmar Mussa - Syon TaxJohn Smith - The Accountancy Recruitment GroupMark Underwood and James Ferraby - Digital PlanningBev Wakefield - Vibrant Accountancy
Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)
Neil Crofts - Brindle & GreenMatt Pallett - CoMech MetrologyAndrew Parker - SDL Property AuctionsRaffaele Russo - loc8meSam Tidball - Bespoke Kitchen Foods
Company Leader (101 + employees)
Damon Brain - Duncan & ToplisHayley Brooks - Mi-HubSteve De Polo - AquavistaSanj Kumar - NK MotorsSanjay Patel - Octavian Facilities ManagementAmaan Sadiq - Langdale Care Homes GroupNitesh Somani - Kara Healthcare
Transformational Leader
Hayley Brooks - Mi-HubAsh Malhan - Integrated Doorset SolutionsRachel Pringle - Lloyds BankTim Rookes - Truly SMBTim Telford - DevtankBev Wakefield - Vibrant Accountancy
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7 November 2025Entry Deadline
9 December 2025Judging Day
10 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
19 March 2026Award Ceremony
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COUNTDOWN TO AWARDS NIGHT
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Beth Denham-Berry - Roxy Leisure
Pete Edwards - Edwards Performance
Sukhi Ghuman - Octavian Group
Trevor Palethorpe - John Pye & Sons
Christina Yardley - Rothera Bray
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
6 February 2026Entry Deadline
25 FEBRUARY 2026Judging Day
26 FEBRUARY 2026Shortlist Announcement
23 APRIL 2026Award Ceremony
SHORTLIST
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)
Ben Giles - Balloon Letting Co.Ash Robertson - bClear CommunicationsJess Saumarez - The Marketing PlotEd Schofield - Cook CorporateNabeel Uddin - Sponsor License SpecialistBeth Warren - Hartnell Taylor Cook
Public and Third Sector Leader
James Foice - The Association of Serviced Apartment ProvidersCatherine Frankpitt - Strike CommunicationsFuad Mahamed - ACHClare Reddington - Watershed
Mentor
Mairead Craig - ExpeditorsJill Maidment - Natural TalentNaseem Talukdar - Projects Against Plastic Charity
Emerging Entrepreneur Leader
Ben Giles - Balloon Letting Co.Helen Girvan & Sharon Wilson - KyndeConnectIan Walton - DrivenDad.co.uk
Diversity & Inclusion Leader
Tea Colaianni MBE - WiHTL & DiRHelen Girvan & Sharon Wilson - KyndeConnectBeth Warren - Hartnell Taylor Cook
Professional Services Leader
Rebecca Bristow - Rothley LawJames Foice - The Association of Serviced Apartment ProvidersPhil Smith - Business WestSarah Travell - Virgate AccountsKathryn Webb - Torbay Accounting and Consultancy
Green Leader
Luke Howell - Hope SolutionsLouisa Jenkins - Eskimo ProductsCharles de Paula - SUITCASEENaseem Talukdar - Projects Against Plastic Charity
HOSPITALITY Leader
Jill Barker - The MiddlewickLeanne Bowen-Viner - Café Elm
Manufacturing Leader
Phillip Godden - Total Clean AirLouisa Jenkins - Eskimo ProductsAmanda Ringelberg - Granny Gothards International
Sales Leader
David Dulieu - GS Verde GroupAmanda Harrington - Bakers DolphinEmma Maslen - inspir’emIan Walton - DrivenDad.co.uk
Marketing Leader
Karen Morledge - Morledge & Co.Charles de Paula - SUITCASEESarah Rush - Swordfish AdvertisingJess Saumarez - The Marketing PlotPaul Seymour - Bishop Fleming
Technology Leader
Chris Pottrell - Nebula ITAdam Sharpe - Cardstream GroupDr Lisa Turner - CETfreedom
Finance Leader
Joel Dunning - GS Verde GroupSharon Gorman - ResonanceSarah Travell - Virgate AccountsNabeel Uddin - Sponsor License SpecialistKathryn Webb - Torbay Accounting and Consultancy
Property Leader
Mark Bence - Jeff Way GroupBen Giles - Balloon Letting Co.Richard Smith - ASH Chartered SurveyorsWilliam Tomlinson - CubexNick West - The Aurora Group
Company Leader (up to 50 employees)
Alice Buttling - Attinger Jack Limited - AJCharles Cook - Cook CorporatePhillip Godden - Total Clean AirChris Pottrell - Nebula IT
Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)
Adam Sharpe - Cardstream GroupDavid Wyatt - Wyatt Homes
Company Leader (101 + employees)
Mark Bence - Jeff Way GroupTom Filer - Family Adventures GroupMax Fletcher - Bakers DolphinDave Lees - Bristol AirportPhil Smith - Business West
Transformational Leader
Helen Girvan & Sharon Wilson - KyndeConnectJill Maidment - Natural TalentSarah Rush - Swordfish AdvertisingPhil Smith - Business West
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COUNTDOWN TO AWARDS NIGHT
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Sally Basker - Exeter Science Park
Nick Rogers - Exacta Technologies
Ed Rowberry - BBRC
Kate Westbrook - Thrings
SPONSORS
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
