Chamber announces shortlist for Solihull Awards 2024
Solihull Chamber of Commerce has revealed the shortlisted applicants for the Solihull Awards 2024, taking place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday, 13 September.
44 businesses have been shortlisted across 12 categories for the awards ceremony.
Samantha Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, said: “I am delighted to see the list of fantastic businesses that have been shortlisted for this year’s awards. I would like to thank everyone that has taken the time to apply, and I look forward to seeing everyone on the night.”
The shortlist for this year’s 12 award categories are:
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Change & Sustainability
Amtico International
Polestar Solihull
The Window Centre
Touchwood Solihull
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Contribution to Community- sponsored by runyourfleet
Birmingham Business Park
Lil-Lets
Solihull Summer Fest
Visit Knowle
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Customer Services
CAPE Coaching & Development Ltd
Evac+Chair International
Polestar Solihull
Röhlig UK Ltd
Runyourfleet
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Hospitality & Retail
Hogarths Hotel & Restaurant LTD
KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar
Touchwood Solihull
Visit Knowle
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Professional Services
Davisons Law
Jerroms
Prime Accountants Group
Sydney Mitchell LLP
Thursfields
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Sales, Marketing & Communications
Eric Lyons Ltd
K Hulse Consulting
Perception Copywriting
The Recruitment Duo
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Technology & Innovation
Evac+Chair International
runyourfleet
Surgins
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Third Sector- sponsored by Birmingham Business Park
Birmingham Dogs Home
Sport 4 Life UK
St Basils Charity
Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Training, Education & Development in People
Forward Education Trust
Jerroms
MAN Commercial Protection Ltd
Solihull College & University Centre
Solihull’s Outstanding Start-Up, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Glam and Glow Beauty Lab
Jim Kringle
Solihull Virtual Assistant
UB Healthcare Ltd
Solihull’s Rising Star & Future Leader
Zain Ahmed from Made Architecture
Rory Pickin from Röhlig UK Ltd
Sarah Breslin from Solihull College & University Centre
Ian Rogers from Solihull Summer Fest
One business will also be crowned Solihull’s Business of the Year, sponsored by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Judging this year’s applicants were Ruth Pipkin, managing director at Rewired PR, Calum Nisbet, CEO at Kaleidoscope, Kingston Myles, director of Enterprise at Birmingham Museums Trust, Sarah Griffiths, head of Projects at Intercity Technology, Sam Watson, store director at Selfridges Birmingham, and Harvir Sahota, CEO at Mahirs Experience.
Speaking on judging the shortlisted applicants, Kingston Myles said: "It's clear that the business community is strong in Solihull. Despite the current economic conditions, it's been inspiring to see a range of international, national and local businesses all based in Solihull apply for a variety of awards. Judging these awards wasn't easy, all of these businesses are contributing to the economy and community in a wealth of ways - they're all worthy winners but I look forward to seeing the overall winners for these awards announced in September."
For more information on the awards, visit HERE.
Pictured: Solihull’s Business of the Year 2023, Prime Accountants Group, receiving their award
