Business champions take centre stage at Pride of Tameside Business Awards

The very best of Tameside business was celebrated at this year's Pride of Tameside Business Awards, with businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations from across the borough recognised for their hard work, success and achievements.

Held at Dukinfield Town Hall on Friday 9 October, the event brought together local business leaders, partners and supporters for an evening of celebration.

From inspiring start-ups and creative businesses to manufacturers, charities and long-established employers, the awards showcased the talent, innovation and ambition that make Tameside a great place to do business.

This year's winners are:

• Innovation Project of the Year - Environmental Combustion Technologies
• Young Businessperson of the Year - Matthew Whillance of Whitecroft Lighting
• Start Up of the Year - Hatters Food and Drink Hall
• Entrepreneur of the Year - Sarah Crossley of Your Well-being Company
• Creative Business of the Year - Global Grooves
• Manufacturing / Engineering Business of the Year - Hyde Group
• Construction / Property Business of the Year - Chartrange
• Childcare / Adult Social Care Business of the Year - Sky High Achievers
• Tech / Digital Business of the Year - Brand12
• Social Enterprise / CIC / Charity of the Year - Willow Wood Hospice
• Green Impact Business of the Year - Whitecroft Lighting
• Retail, Hospitality & eCommerce Business of the Year - Candy’s Cupcakes
• Business of the Year - World Heat
• Special Recognition Award – Sarah Crossley, Your Well-being Company
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Jackie Moores

Councillor Andrew McLaren, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Growth, Housing and Homelessness at Tameside Council, said: "These awards celebrate the people and businesses that help make Tameside a great place to live, work and do business. The standard was extremely high this year. Our finalists and winners are creating jobs, helping local people and bringing innovative ideas to the borough.”

"Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted and to all of this year's winners."

The evening also included the Special Recognition Award and Lifelong Achievement Award. These awards recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to business and community life.

The event was supported by GM Business Growth Hub, the principal sponsor, event décor partner Visual Architects, digital partner Brand12 and charity partner The Power of Resilience.

Category sponsors included Manchester Metrology, Casey, MADE Partnership, Bromleys Solicitors LLP, Chartrange, Bennett Staff, World Heat, Meel Group, Tameside College, Red Rock, AC Group and Fusion Padel Club.

Tameside Council would like to thank all sponsors, partners, judges, finalists and guests including charity The Power of Resilience for helping make the event a success.

The Pride of Tameside Business Awards are organised by Tameside Council's Tameside Means Business team. The awards celebrate the people and organisations helping Tameside grow and thrive across the borough.