On Thursday the 12th of September 2024, Downtown in Business celebrated the 13th annual City of Manchester Business Awards.
Held at the brilliant Lowry Hotel, this exclusive gathering attracted professionals, business owners and industry experts who joined us to celebrate the many achievements of the fantastic individuals and businesses making a difference in the Manchester City region.
The City of Manchester Business Awards were first hosted by DIB in 2011 to recognise companies and entrepreneurs that have made a successful and significant contribution to economic growth in the city region. This years event was no exception with some truly inspirational companies and individuals recognised at what was a fantastic night of celebration!
Over 250 of the city’s leading business personalities gathered at The Lowry Hotel to celebrate the achievements of the city’s business community.
We were lucky enough to have the one and only Lucy Meacock join us to help present the awards, we thank her for her expert competing!
Winners on the evening included, Phil Mayall from Muse and Deloitte, who won the Chief Executive’s Award and Business of the Year respectively.
Mike Emmerich from Metro Dynamics took home the Tony Award, named in honour of the late great Tony Wilson, after a few words from Downtown CEO and Group Chairman, Frank McKenna on his impact and legacy on the city of Manchester.
There was also a tribute and a round of applause for the late Howard Bernstein who will live on in so many of our memories.
Fazenda had the Chair’s Award 2024 presented to them by Downtown Manchester Chair, Thom Hetherington.
Frank McKenna commented; “Once again the business community in Manchester has gathered to celebrate the fantastic achievements of some of the leading businesses and business personalities from the city.
“Manchester continues to go from strength to strength and tonight’s awards outlined that, by not only the winners in the room, but also the calibre of the nominees.
“Congratulations to all of the winners and a massive thank you to all of the sponsors for #COMBA24 and to The Lowry Hotel for hosting the evening.
If you are interested in being involved with #COMBA25 please contact chris.mckenna@downtowninbusiness.com.
#COMBA24 Winners
BDM/Salesperson of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Jaime Stanton, Morgan Sindall
Newcomer of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: RDPR
Malmaison Deansgate
Legal Firm of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: United Wolves Productions
War Hadaway
Business Services Company of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Forward Technology
VCG
Hotel of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Verlingue
Hyatt Regency
Restaurant/Bar of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Harrison Drury
Hawksmoor
Architect & Property Services Company of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Moore Media
Gleeds
Financial Services Firm of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Sutcliffe
Together
Developer of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Krol Corlett
Story Homes
Contractor of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Eco Providers
ISG
Employer of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: oneHR
Mills & Reeve
Business of the Year 2024 Sponsored by: Bruntwood
Deloitte
Tony Award 2024 Presented by: Downtown in Business
Mike Emmerich, Metro Dynamics
Chairs Award 2024 Presented by: Downtown in Business
Fazenda
Chief Executive’s Award 2024 Presented by: Downtown in Business
Phil Mayall, Muse
