CUSTOMER CARE (sponsored by Mercedes Benz of King’s Lynn) The nominations are Castle Acre Stores, Cooper and Elms Ltd and the Majestic Cinema INDEPENDENT RETAILER The nominations are Castle Acre Stores, Cooper and Elms Ltd and The Warehouse Antiques & Collectables LEISURE & TOURISM The nominations are True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum, The Crown Inn Gayton and the Majestic Cinema APPRENTICE OR TRAINEE OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Carter Accommodation) The nominations are Callum Holden of Sibelco, Jemima Clayton of Consort Medical and Tom Campey of Thornham Deli
KING’S LYNN CHAMPION (sponsored by Discover King’s Lynn) The King’s Lynn Business Improvement Board (BID) will award a levy-paying business with the trophy if they can display active involvement in the town centre and working with other local businesses. The nominations are Brittons Estate Agents and The Bodyshop MAYOR’S BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (sponsored by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk) The final and biggest award of the evening is awarded to a business that can show strong growth, a commitment to the community and a great strategy and vision for the next few years. The nominations are Jordan Fitness, Optima Metal Services Ltd and Snap-on Diagnostics
PICTURES: Shortlisted for the Mayor’s Business of the Year award are Jordan Fitness (above), Optima Metal Services Ltd and Snap-on Diagnostics (below)
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Mars) The nominations are Helen Ferri Wilson of Maze Media Group, Nancy Barnard of Maze Media Group, and Zach Stanford of Palm Paper Ltd SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Mapus-Smith and Lemmon LLP) The nominations are Cooper and Elms Ltd, Jark (KL), and Klimatech Ltd BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Brown & Co) The nominations are Nicola Bray of Maze Media), Janie Thompson of Thornham Deli and Simon Heraghty of SHO BUSINESS INNOVATION (sponsored by Metcalfe, Copeman and Pettefar Solicitors) The nominations are Ashton Shaw, This is Fuller and WhataHoot Ltd
“These awards really do showcase the best of west Norfolk businesses, and without their contribution the local economy would suffer,” says Cllr Graham Middleton, Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Cabinet Member for Business Development. “Small businesses account for three fifths of employment in the UK and around half the turnover in the UK private sector. We’re proud of our local businesses and this is the best way to
thank them and acknowledge them for their efforts.” Winners of the Mayor’s Business Awards, in association with the Lynn News, will be announced at a black-tie gala dinner on Friday 6th March. The event is sold out with over 250 guests attending the Alive Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn, and will be compered by journalist and TV presenter David Blackmore. The winners will join a hall of fame
that includes last year’s winners Merxin Ltd, a medical supply company, double-award-winning Captain Fawcett’s Emporium, a men’s grooming business, South Lynn company WeType Ltd, the Princess Theatre and Norfolk Delicatessen both in Hunstanton. Entries for next year’s awards will open in late autumn. If you run or know a business that deserves recognition, please keep an eye out for the entry forms.
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