Logistics, healthcare, tourism and performing arts were among the many sectors represented by the winners of this year’s Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards.
The winners of 13 separate categories were announced last night at a glittering ceremony attended by more than 400 city region business leaders at St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
Among those were Leafyard, which won the Innovative Product or Service Award for their mental health software, and Trinity Logistics, winner of the International Award.
Two separate awards for Business of the Year (over and under 30 employees) were presented to print specialist Oriel Studios and windows manufacturer Warwick North West, respectively.
Young Person of the Year was awarded to Lucky Ali, founder of community cafe and hub Lucky’s Cafe+, while Dr Becky Jones-Phillips from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine received the Leadership Innovation Award.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport won the Customer Excellence Award and also received the Chair’s Award on the night for its contribution to the city region’s tourism sector. Novotel Paddington Village was named New Business of the Year.
Experience Provider of the Year went to Liverpool Empire Theatre and branded merchandise specialist Wild Thang won in the Sustainable Business category.
The University of Liverpool was recognised in the Talent Development category for its Design Your Future programme and The City of Liverpool College won Skills Provider of the Year.
Third sector organisations Everton In The Community and Nugent won the awards for Innovation in Health and Wellbeing and Social Impact respectively, and were joined on the winner’s podium by Liverpool FC podcast collective The Anfield Wrap, which claimed the Community Impact Award.
Paul Cherpeau, chief executive of Liverpool Chamber, said:
“The wide variety of business types and sectors in this year’s shortlist, and among the eventual winners, is a clear reflection of the breadth of talent and expertise in the Liverpool City Region economy.
“We have ambitious young businesses, established SMEs, world-class pioneers and community innovators, all within one bustling ecosystem, and these awards are an important recognition of their individual and collective contributions to the city region landscape.
“As we approach our 175th anniversary, it is important that we remain attuned to the changing needs of businesses in an ever-shifting economic climate. It was great to share the evening with so many enterprising organisations, hear more about their experiences and help them to further expand their own professional networks and impact.”
2024 Award Winners
Social Impact Award
WINNER: Nugent
Sponsored by: ACC Liverpool
Sustainable Business of the Year Award
WINNER: Wild Thang
Sponsored by: Liverpool Hope University Business School
Talent Development Award
WINNER: University of Liverpool – Design your Future
Sponsored by: National Museums Liverpool
Customer Excellence Award
WINNER: Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Sponsored by: BV Utilities
New Business of the Year Award
WINNER: Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
Sponsored by: Oriel Studios
Community Impact Award
WINNER: The Anfield Wrap
Sponsored by: Kimpton
Young Person of the Year Award
WINNER: Lucky Ali – Lucky’s Café+
International Business of the Year Award
WINNER: Trinity Logistics
Sponsored by: Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Experience Provider of the Year Award
WINNER: Liverpool Empire Theatre
Sponsored by: MICT
Skills Provider of the Year Award
WINNER: The City of Liverpool College
Sponsored by: Clear Futures
Innovative Product or Service Award
WINNER: Leafyard
Sponsored by: BT Local Business
Innovation in Health & Wellbeing Award
WINNER: Everton in the Community
Leadership Innovation Award
WINNER: Dr Becky Jones-Phillips – Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Sponsored by: Help to Grow @ University of Liverpool Management School
Business of the Year Award (over 30 employees)
WINNER: Warwick North West
Sponsored by: Lexus Liverpool
Business of the Year Award (under 30 employees)
WINNER: Oriel Studios
Sponsored by: MSP
Chair’s Award
WINNER: Liverpool John Lennon Airport