The Daily Post/North Wales Live Business Awards 2021 is set to take place in March, with the shortlist published today.
The awards – backed by headline sponsor Bangor University – recognise every type of business, from small ventures to the giants of the region.
They give firms an opportunity to feature in Wales’s biggest selling regional newspaper as one of the area’s success stories, as well as online on North Wales Live and Business Live, who support the awards.
The awards ceremony was due to take place in December but was postponed due to an increase in Covid infections.
Now, all being well, it will take place on March 31 at Bangor University, hosted by ITV weather presenter Emma Jesson.
Tickets are now on sale.
The awards are also being supported by category sponsors ADRA, Development Bank of Wales, Busnes@LlandrilloMenai, Cartrefi Conwy, Harlech Foodservice and M-SParc.
Daily Post Business Editor Owen Hughes said: “It has been a such a difficult two years for businesses, but the judges were amazed at the standard of the entries.
“They have highlighted once again the incredible resilience and innovation of our business community in North Wales.”
Prof Iwan Davies, vice-chancellor of Bangor University, said: “We are keen so share our expertise and have a long track record of working with business and industry and are delighted to reward business excellence through these Awards.”
Categories Shortlist for 2021
Business Start Up Award – Sponsored by M-SParc
■ Enhanced Healthcare: Colwyn Bay agency that specialises in the recruitment and training of nurses and healthcare professionals
■ Scuba Escape: Started world’s first underwater escape room in Snowdonia
■ The Sorbus Tree: Bistro dining at home and catering firm based in Ruthin.
Best in Food and Drink Award – Sponsored by Harlech Foodservice
■ Castell Gwyn Ltd: Makes luxury artisan soft cheeses and chutneys from a bespoke dairy in Rhuddlan.
■ Signatures Restaurant: Award-winning restaurant based at Aberconwy Resort and Spa in Conwy.
■ Aber Falls Whisky Distillery: Abergwyngregyn gin and whisky maker.
Diversity and Inclusion Award – Sponsored by Development Bank of Wales
■ Moneypenny: Leading outsourced communications company based in Wrexham
■ RCS: Not-for-profit organisation, which supports people to thrive in work.
■ Theatr Clwyd: Leading arts centre and producing theatre in Mold.
Green Business Award
■ Always Aim High Events: Anglesey-based firm organising triathlons, cycling and running events.
■ Anglesey Sea Zoo: Aquarium and conservation centre near Brynsiencyn.
■ Rhug Estate: Organic farm estate near Corwen that has pioneered a sustainable eco-friendly approach.
Community Award – Sponsored by Cartrefi Conwy
■The Little Wren: Permanent makeup and laser academy in Caernarfon.
■ North Wales Dragons Community Football Team: Charity football team raising money for various good causes.
■ Iorwerth Arms: Pub in Bryngwran that was saved from closure by the community.
Business of the Year (up to 25 employees)
■ FFP Solutions Ltd: St Asaph-based finance brokerage firm.
■ Glaslyn: Beddgelert-based Glaslyn is the oldest ice cream parlour and pizzeria in Snowdonia National Park.
■ John Kelly Construction Services Ltd: Construction and civil engineering on Anglesey
Business of the Year (over 26 employees – Sponsored by Busnes@llandrilloMenai
■ Brenig Group: Award-winning construction company based in Mochdre.
■ Godfrey Group Facilities Ltd: Denbigh firm offering housekeeping for holiday parks as well as building and maintenance services.
■ Harlech Foodservice: Gwynedd-based firm supplying food to catering establishments in Wales and North West England.
Innovation and Technology Award – Sponsored by Skills Factory Bangor University
■ Aparito: Wrexham firm transforming healthcare by unlocking real-world patient data through mobile apps and wearable devices.
■ Cufflink: Anglesey cybersecurity company focused on making businesses secure, compliant and trusted.
■ Haia: Anglesey firm which created a web-based platform allowing people to create online or hybrid events.
The David Williams Judges’ Choice Award – Sponsored by ADRA and Business Person of the Year awards are announced on the night.
TICKETS
£70 + VAT. Go to www.dailypostbusinessawards.co.uk . People can also enquire about sponsorship opportunities.
