Banbury companies in the running at this year's regional business awards

A local event management company, loft installation specialist, audiologist and an audiovisuals provider are among the Banbury firms shortlisted for this year's finals.

Representatives from the companies alongside many more will attend the 14th edition of the Cherwell Business Awards (CBAs) held at The Chesterton Hotel in Bicester on Friday, September 18.

Cllr Lesley McLean, leader of Cherwell District Council, said: “The Cherwell Business Awards continue to showcase the very best of our local business community. “The standard of entries this year has been exceptionally high, and the finalists announced represent organisations that are driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a real difference to our district’s economy.”

The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges, consisting of industry experts and business leaders representing the award’s sponsors.

The selection process consisted of a thorough evaluation of the applications, interviews with the organisations, and a collective judging meeting.

The full list of finalists is as follows:

Apprentice of the Year Award, sponsored by Siemens Healthineers

• Aleks Stoyce, SS Auto Tech
• Rachael O’Mara, E P Barrus
• Robin Underwood, Hook Norton Brewery

Business Person of the Year Award, sponsored by Whitley Stimpson

• Carl Boswell, CS Boswell Independent Funeral Services
• Gemma Newman, Newman Event Services
• Kevin Baker, Amazing Lofts (Storage Solutions) Ltd

Charity and Community Award, sponsored by Bicester Village

• ACE Training Ltd
• Banbury United in the Community
• StarterMotor

New Business Award, sponsored by OJI Marketing Ltd

• Intake Talent
• Middle Aston Pet Supplies
• The Sense of Hearing

Small Business awards, sponsored by Biester Vision and Wednesday Business Club

• Evolution Reptiles
• Logicom Hub Ltd
• Pea Green Physio Ltd

Large Business Award, sponsored by SE-Solicitors

• Hook Norton Brewery
• Live Wire Event Solutions Ltd
• North South Wines

Innovation Award, sponsored by Oxtec Developments

• FitnessGenes
• Greencore Homes
• Oxartis Ltd

Sustainable Business award, sponsored by Banbury and District Chamber of Commerce

• Beyond Carbon Associates
• North South Wines
• Tugo Food Ltd

Town Centre Award, sponsored by CBAs

• Bicester Friday Market
• Lone Wolf Comedy Club
• Stanley’s Sweets and Treats Ltd

he prestigious Overall Winner Award, sponsored by Norbar Torque Tools, will be presented to one of the shortlisted finalists.

Cherwell District Council has been the headline sponsor of the Cherwell Business Awards since 2017, supporting the annual celebration of businesses across the district.

More information about the awards, including hot to purchase tickets for the award ceremony, visit: https://cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk/