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2023 Categories

Business Man of the Year

Judges will be focusing on… achievements the person being nominated has, the role and responsibilities in the company the person has, professional background of the person, why should the person be a finalist for this award?

Business Woman of the Year

Judges will be focusing on… achievements the person being nominated has, the role and responsibilities in the company the person has, professional background of the person, why should the person be a finalist for this award?

Business of the Year (Under 5 Employees)

This award will be presented to an organisation with less than 5 employees.

Judges will be focusing on… achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023), why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?

Business of the Year (5-10 Employees)

This award will be presented to an organisation with 5-10 employees.

Judges will be focusing on… achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023), why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?

Business of the Year (Over 10 Employees)

This award will be presented to an organisation with Over 10 employees.

Judges will be focusing on… achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023), why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?

Business of the Year (Over 20 Employees)

This award will be presented to an organisation with over 20 employees.

Judges will be focusing on… achievements the business has had in the last year (2022-2023), why should this business be shortlisted for Greater Manchester Business Award?


Health and Wellbeing of Employees

Judges will be focusing on… primary concerns are for the health and wellbeing of their employees, examples of how the business has helped their employee’s wellbeing resulting in a positive outcome, how the business promotes wellbeing to their employees

Community Business Award

Judges will be focusing on… examples of how the business helps the community and how the business shows social responsibility

Manchester Business Award

Judges will focus on… examples of how the passion of Manchester is included in the business and examples of how the business helps the people of Manchester

Outstanding Customer Service

Judges will focus on… examples of incredible customer service feedback (e.g., taken from Trustpilot, google reviews) and reasons why the business has 5-star customer service

New Business of the Year

Judges will be focusing on… a business that has started in the last 5 years, achievements the business already has, long term goals in the new business

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure of the Year

Judges will be focusing on… examples of customer feedback, what makes the business stand out from other hospitality businesses, achievements the business has had

Entrepreneur of the Year

Judges will be focusing on… the background and inspiration of the product/business the entrepreneur has created, examples of achievements from the entrepreneur, what makes the entrepreneur stand out against the other entries

Judges

Our 2023 judges for Greater Manchester Business Awards

Paul is the Regional General Manager for Hotel Brooklyn. He won Business Person of the Year in 2021. 

“Being a past winner, I am excited to join the judging panel this year”

Paul Bayliss MBE 

Hotel Brooklyn

Heather is the Director of Baker Thompson Associates.

“I have been on the judging panel since 2020 so I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s entries” 

Heather baker 

Baker Thompson Associates

Paul is the Director of Business Connect Magazine. 


“Being able to attend the awards ceremony as a judge is a great way to network and meet new companies”

Paul Mirage

Business Connect Magazine

Gavin is the Managing Director at Wigwam Property Investments Ltd


“I am honored to be invited back as a judge for the 2023 awards”

Gavin Redman

Wigwam Property Investments Ltd

Andy is the Director of Moderado Ltd.


“Excited to be a brand new judge for this year’s awards”

Andy Hall

Moderado Ltd

PAST WINNERS

I just would like to thank you for the organisation on Friday – we had a blast!

Legacy Pets Cremation Services

Thank you for all your help in the run up and organisation on the night. We’re over the moon to have come away a winner.

Saxon Furniture

Awesome job organising the event and thanks for all the support up to the event and for such a wonderful evening.

FAB Solutions

Well, what a fantastic night! There were some really worthy winners across all categories & it was great to get to know so many people from different backgrounds.

Edstart Sports Coaching