Winners boost city growth prospects

12th December 2013

-It was about taking part, winning and raising the profile of Sheffield to stimulate growth in 2014.

That was the message from John Bills, Managing Director of Sheffield Newspapers, to the city's top companies at the Sheffield Business Awards on the 5th December. The joint event by The Sheffield Chamber and The Star Newspaper was attended by hundreds of people at Ponds Forge International Sports centre. The glittering event was hosted by ex-Blue Peter presented Gethin Jones who delivered the names of the winners of the 15 categories to the excited crowd. Stephen Williams, President of The Sheffield Chamber said -we are delighted to see so many of you here tonight to celebrate business success in our region. Many attendees at the event said it was -the best awards yet as they were treated to entertainment from rap duo Abandoman, and music by live band Got It Covered. Results: Robin Hood Airport Business Person of the Year Award - Marc Wildes of W Academy & Education. Ogilvie Fleet/Sheffield Steelers Community Investment Award - Zest Sheffield. Yorkshire International Business Convention Customer Service Award - Resolve IT Solutions. Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Design and Innovation Award - Iceotope. Star Digital Communication Awards - Rckt Creative. The Meadowhall Distinction in Retail Services Award - Planet X. E.On Environmental Award - Anchor Magnets. Wake Smith Excellence in Manufacturing Award - Fletchers. Sheffield Enterprise Agency Excellence in Professional Services Award - Rare Creative Group. Lupton Fawcett Lee & Priestley Next Big Thing Award - Swellaway medical device technology. Sheffield International Venues Outstanding Achievements in Sports, Hospitality & Tourism Award - 2013 Westfield Health British Transplant Games. Source Skills & Development Award & Apprenticeship Award - Sheffield College. Sheffield College Young Business Person of the Year Award - Oliver Bryssau of Origin Broadband. Sheffield Hallam University Business School Outstanding Business of the Year Award - Anchor Magnets. For stories and pictures of the awards night see our special supplement in Business next Wednesday. Photos from the event can be found here...