Stockport Business Awards 2017 took place at Stockport Town Hall last night and 400 people turned out to celebrate the achievements of the town’s best businesses.
The awards were set up by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants back in 2012 and have grown year on year. 12 awards were given out in total including two new ones for this year; Best Creative Agency which went to Platform 81, and Best Food Business which went to Angkor Soul, a Cambodian restaurant based in Marple, which is 1 of only 2 Cambodian restaurants in the UK. The awards are supported by headline sponsors Gorvins Solicitors and Orbit Developments.
This year’s host was Jenny Powell who did a fantastic job of keeping the excited crowd quiet for those all-important moments. NSPCC were the chosen charity and £4,600 was raised for their “Speak out, Stay safe” service which visits primary school children in Stockport to educate them on abuse.
Andrew Baggott, Managing Partner of Clarke Nicklin chartered accountants commented; “This year’s awards ceremony was fantastic, there was a real buzz in the room and I am so pleased to see how the awards have grown since we started them. Congratulations to all of the well-deserving winners!”
The full list of winners is:
Business of the Year £5m+ – sponsored by Clarke Nicklin chartered accountants
On The Beach
Business of the Year £1-5m – sponsored by Gorvins Solicitors
Woodbank Office Solutions
Business of the Year up to £1m – sponsored by Orbit Developments
Platform 81
Business Person of the Year – sponsored by Leemic
Nicola Ryan, Rowlinson Knitwear
Most Promising Young Business – sponsored by NatWest
AAI Global
Best Food and Drink Business – sponsored by Michelle Hay Training
Angkor Soul
Best Creative Agency – sponsored by Marketing Stockport
Platform 81
Employer of the Year Award – sponsored by SMBC and Stockport Economic Alliance
SAS Daniels
The Innovation Award – sponsored by MAN Diesel and Turbo UK
Manchester Fertility Clinic
Best International Business – sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning
APEM
Excellence in CSR – sponsored by CDL
Together
Best Not for Profit Organisation – sponsored by Ashcroft Creative
Millie’s Trust