The finalists for the EADT Business Awards 2023 have been announced.
Being Bury St Edmunds born and bred, I know how lucky we are in Suffolk; blessed not only with our beautiful skies and landscape but also with the spirit of innovation and determination which has always been strong in our rural county.
This year’s harvest has not been fun for our farmers – as I write this, I am looking at a story headlined: Will it ever stop raining? – but I think our farming heritage is what makes the people of Suffolk so good at dealing with difficult and unexpected situations and to keep coming out stronger on the other side.
We’ve had more entries at this year’s awards than ever before – an amazing 140 – which reflects just how much talent we have around here to shout about.
A huge well done to all our finalists. It shows the incredible talent of your business to be included in this shortlist, and I am eager to find out who this year’s winners will be.
Our theme this year is people. I’m proud of that. It’s been a tricky year for us at the East Anglian Daily Times because we have been mainly working from home while our new office is refurbished.
Trying to keep up morale while working remotely isn’t easy, but we’ve had a good year, particularly with the launch of our new digital subscriptions, and that is because of the tenacity and drive my team continually displays.
I’m nothing without their efforts. I know you will all understand exactly what I mean.
I’m very much looking forward to meeting you all at our awards ceremony at Milsom’s Kesgrave Hall on Thursday, September 28 where we will be supporting this year’s chosen charity, the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) – turn to page 15 to find out more.
Huge thanks to Milsom’s for being our venue sponsor and to Paddy and Scott’s, last year’s winner of Suffolk Business of the Year, for sponsoring the drinks reception.
Our headline sponsors are, once again, the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Sizewell C. Thank you again for their support with these awards, which would not be possible without them.
Catherine Johnson, president at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce had this to say: “As partner of Birketts, a business founded in Suffolk, it is of utmost importance to me that we shout about how our businesses thrive here and that they are recognised for their hard work, innovation, people empowerment and sustainable legacy.”
Steve Carroll, supply chain engagement lead at Sizewell C, added: “A business is nothing without its people, each and every employee plays their part in making a business successful.”
This year’s host at the awards ceremony will be comedian Jen Brister, whose current tour is called The Optimist – how very apt.
For more information about the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards, visit eadtbusinessawards.co.uk
To find out more about all finalists, please click here.
The finalists in all categories are:
Customer Excellence Award - Sponsored by Greater Anglia
- Atwells Solicitors
- Brampton Manor Care Home
- Kingsfleet
- MacKenzie King
Director of the Year - Sponsored by Churchmanor Estates
- Colin Yaxley - Seatrium Offshore Renewable Services
- James Tweed - Coracle
- John Parnell - Generate Leads Online
- Mark Dolman - Portable Space
Employer of the Year
- Brampton Manor
- Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park
- Morrison Freight
- SimpleClick Solutions
Environmental & Sustainability Award - Sponsored by Port One Logistics Park
- Denny Bros
- Nedging Hall Estate
- Radical Waste
- Spectra Packaging
Growth Business of the Year - Sponsored by Ashtons Legal
- BA Boyle & Son
- Events Under Canvas
- Seatrium Offshore Renewable Services
- X-on Health
Innovation Award - Sponsored by University of Suffolk
- 6 Alpha Associates
- Associated Asphalt Contracting
- Frugalpac
- Roadfill
Large Business of the Year - Sponsored by Larking Gowen
- Bacton Transport Services
- Maritime Cargo Processing
- The Hotel Folk
- Thomas Ridley
Medium Business of the Year - Sponsored by Pound Gates Chartered Insurance Brokers
- Events Under Canvas
- Location Works
- Process Instrument Solutions
- Pump Street Bakery
Positive Impact in the Community - Sponsored by Lovell
- Home Instead
- Inspire
- St Elizabeth Hospice
- Sunrise Studios
Rising Star of the Year - Sponsored by Birketts
- Insight Energy Renewables
- Quay Street Collective
- Satsuma Group
- Sunrise Studios
Small Business of the Year - Sponsored by Fleximize
- Kingsfleet
- PredicAire
- Satsuma Group
- The Suffolk Jungle Room
Suffolk Business of the Year - Sponsored by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Sizewell C
This is a non-entry category and the winner will be hand picked by the judges from all other category winners.
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