Local firms shine in regional business awards nominations

Fourteen businesses and individuals from across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull have helped the region have a huge impact on the shortlist for the biggest awards contest for small businesses in the West Midlands.

The regional Federation of Small Businesses ‘Celebrating West Midlands Small Business Awards’, which will culminate at a final at RAF Cosford on 22 March, has seen a record-breaking amount of entries across 12 categories for both individual business owners and SMEs.

The businesses shortlisted from Coventry and Warwickshire are Coventry Scale Company, Piano Technology School Ltd and Skewb in the Business Product and Innovation Award; Concierge Medical and Kenmoore Design Ltd in the Larger Small Business of the Year; and Hooray’s Gelato Kitchen Ltd, and Love to Launch in the Family Business of the Year.

Nominations for the Diversity and Inclusion award include Magnetar IT and Solihull Parent Carer Voice, and nominees in the community award include MES Systems and Nomad HR and Recruitment Ltd. Other shortlisted businesses include TP Creative in the Self-employed / Freelancer of the Year; Sammie Whale from Aben Interiors and Projects in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year; and Hair Management in the Service Excellence Award.

FSB West Midlands Regional Chair, Sue Tonks, said:

“During these challenging times for small businesses, its more vital than ever to celebrate the work they do and the positive contributions they make to their communities. 

“From self-employed tradespeople, to ambitious start-ups with their sights set on international markets to firms that have been local fixtures for years, small businesses across the region are making a real difference – delivering services, creating jobs and generating revenues.

“Every year we are both amazed and delighted to see the quality and quantity of West Midlands businesses who enter our awards. It is further proof – if any was needed – that this region is an exceptional one for innovative, creative and progressive small businesses.  

“I wish all the finalists the best of luck at the West Midlands awards ceremony in March”

More details on all the finalists can be found on the FSB awards website