The inaugural Cheshire & North Wales Gala Business Awards Luncheon
Friday 6th June 2025, Chester Racecourse, 12pm – 5pm – followed by after show party
Downtown in Business will host the inaugural Cheshire & North Wales Business Awards gala luncheon on the afternoon of Friday 6th June 2025, at the fabulous hospitality facilities at Chester Racecourse – followed by a spectacular after show party in a top city centre venue.
The event will celebrate the finest companies, business leaders and entrepreneurs, and their valuable contribution to the growth of the Cheshire & North Wales Regional economy.
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna said:
“We are really looking forward to launching this new awards event in Cheshire and North Wales. There are some outstanding business leaders across region, and we wanted to offer a new and dynamic awards event to celebrate that impressive talent. We hope that our inaugural event will be well supported, and I am delighted that we are working with our good friend at Chester Racecourse, who always provide fantastic food, service, and hospitality.
“I am sure that the list of nominees we receive will be impressive, and we hope that this new awards event will capture the business community’s imagination and attract the interest we think businesses from this region deserve.
“Please do take time out to tell us who you think should be up for an award. You’ve got to be in it to win it.”
To nominate those companies and individuals who you think should be winning a Cheshire & North Wales Business Award, please CLICK HERE and submit your nominations.
Categories
Newcomer of the Year: Which company has set up their business in the past three years has caught your eye the most?
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Nominate a business leader under the age of 40 who is smashing it!
Marketer of the Year: Which business from the world of PR, marketing and media has stood out from the crowd?
Techy of the Year: Name your favourite entrepreneur who is a leading light in the digital and technology sector.
Social Impact Award: Which business leader has been involved in business projects and initiatives that have made a positive difference to the community?
Hospitality Business Personality of the Year: Hotels, bars and restaurants provide the foundation for our first-class visitor offer. Which business leader has done most to make their venue a success?
Unsung Hero Award: Behind every great business is an army of people rolling their sleeves up and delivering for the company, their team, and the customer. Who in your business should be recognised as an ‘Unsung Hero’?
Property Company of the Year: Which property firm has impressed with its contribution to development and regeneration work in the region?
Property Personality of the Year: Property and regeneration are at the core of any region’s growth and economic success. Which property professional from this industry sector deserves this award?
Financial Services Company of the Year: Accountancy, financial planning, and investment are all crucial business services. Who does it best?
Legal Firm of the Year: Which law firm do you rate most?
Business Services firm of the Year: Which B2B company provides you with first-class service?
Business of the Year: Which company has been the outstanding one for you during the past twelve months?
B Corp Company of the Year: Which B Corp certified business has thrived over the past twelve months?
Professional Services personality of the Year: Which business leader from the legal, financial, or recruitment sectors is the best?
Man of the Year: The male business leader that deserves to be recognised as the best in the business.
Woman of the Year: The female entrepreneur that deserves to be recognised as the best in the business.
Three special awards will also be presented on the afternoon.
