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Voting closes soon for the City of Manchester Business Awards 2024

Voting closes soon for the City of Manchester Business Awards! We need your help to honour companies and entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to the city region's economic growth. Don't miss your chance to have your say and vote for your winners!

COMBA is back! The highly anticipated 14th Annual City of Manchester Business Awards (COMBA) is taking place this autumn. This prestigious event, dedicated to recognising the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in Manchester, will take place at the illustrious Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Thursday, September 12th, from 6:00 pm until late.

Established by Downtown Manchester in 2010, the City of Manchester Business Awards aims to honour companies and entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to the city region’s economic growth. As Manchester continues to thrive as a dynamic business hub, COMBA offers a platform to celebrate the exceptional achievements and innovation driving the city’s success.

Tickets for this exclusive ceremony have already sold out due to overwhelming demand! But as always, we need YOUR help to celebrate the best of the best in each of our award categories! You can VOTE FOR YOUR WINNER now!

But hurry! VOTING CLOSES SOON! Voting MUST CLOSE 5PM WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY!

The Award Categories and nominees are as follows:

BDM/SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Dan Whitehead, Lancashire Cricket Club
  • Jamie Stanton, Morgan Sindall
  • Michelle Eager, Krol Corlett

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Gino D’Acampo, INNSiDE by Melia
  • Hilton Garden Inn, Old Trafford
  • House of Wisdom
  • Malmaison Deansgate
  • Sexy Fish

LEGAL FIRM OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Harrison Drury
  • Knights
  • Lowry Legal
  • Pannone Corporate
  • Ward Hadaway

BUSINESS SERVICES COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Dawn Creative
  • Make Events
  • Red Rock Communications
  • Strategic Sherpas
  • VCG

HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Dakota
  • Hilton Deansgate
  • Hotel Indigo
  • Hyatt Regency

RESTAURANT/BAR OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Fazenda
  • Fenix
  • Gaucho
  • Hawksmoor
  • Wood

ARCHITECT & PROPERTY SERVICES COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Equans
  • Atkins Realis
  • Gleeds
  • Qube
  • Ramboll

FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Blithe House FM
  • Chase de Vere
  • Corpay
  • Hive UK
  • Together Money

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Capital & Centric
  • City Heart
  • Story Homes

CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR 2024

  • ISG
  • JLR
  • Kier

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Bridgewater Hall
  • Manchester Staff
  • Mills & Reeves
  • Planit
  • Sutcliffe
  • William James Recruitment

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2024

  • Avison Young
  • Deloitte
  • Manchester Airport
  • Muse Places
  • PP O’Connor

COMBA is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and esteemed guest list and brings together a diverse array of entrepreneurs, business leaders, academics, and decision-makers from across the region. Attendees can look forward to engaging conversations and networking opportunities with key players in various industries, providing a platform to learn about the remarkable work shaping Manchester’s economic landscape.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event and have your say in honoring Manchester’s finest! Visit the Downtown in Business website to vote for your winners and celebrate these deserving candidates for their outstanding contributions to Manchester’s business community, as well as stay updated on the latest news and announcements regarding the City of Manchester Business Awards.

Downtown Chief Executive Frank McKenna said:

“We are excited to once again come together and celebrate the remarkable successes of Manchester’s businesses and individuals who have truly made a difference in our city over the past year,”

“The City of Manchester Business Awards is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation that defines our vibrant city!”

For any inquiries or further information, please contact: beth.mckenna@downtowninbusiness.com

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