{"id":54035,"date":"2021-06-13T10:47:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-13T09:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenantwichnews.co.uk\/directory\/?p=54035"},"modified":"2021-06-13T10:47:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T09:47:21","slug":"chamber-business-awards-2021-to-feature-war-hero-simon-weston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenantwichnews.co.uk\/directory\/chamber-business-awards-2021-to-feature-war-hero-simon-weston\/","title":{"rendered":"Chamber Business Awards 2021 to feature war hero Simon Weston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is set to shine the spotlight on entrepreneurial talent in Crewe and Nantwich after announcing the return of its prestigious Business Awards.<\/p>\n<p>The Awards, postponed last year due to the pandemic, will be combined with the Chamber\u2019s Annual Dinner with war hero Simon Weston CBE as guest speaker and already there is an impressive array of sponsors and interest from would-be winners.<\/p>\n<p>Always a memorable night, the ceremony on November 19 is moving to a larger venue at Reaseheath College offering greater capacity to enable social-distancing if required.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a chance for businesses to gain major recognition at an event widely-regarded as the best of its kind in the region and an eagerly-awaited highlight on the social calendar for 25 years.<\/p>\n<p>Chamber Chief Executive Paul Colman said: \u201cAfter making the difficult decision to postpone the Business Awards 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are back this year combining the awards with our annual dinner and guest speaker Simon Weston.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Awards bring together the business community of South Cheshire, showcasing the achievements of a range of businesses and talented individuals, especially relevant following the unprecedented challenges we have all faced over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor more than two decades, the Awards have celebrated all that is great and good about our local business community and we expect to hear many stories of triumph over adversity this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt will be a very special year to be part of an historic milestone ceremony either as a sponsor or entrant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCredibility and publicity gained from being a winner or finalist continues long after the ceremony and from the response so far we know there is a strong desire to mark achievement as part of a return to normality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There will be nine award categories: Contribution to the Community, Apprentice of the Year, Excellence in Customer Service, Employer of the Year, Start-Up Business of the Year, Business of the Year (under 25 employees), Business of the Year (25 plus employees), Ambassador of the Year and Excellence in Collaboration \u2013 new for this year. Highly Commended certificates will also be awarded.<\/p>\n<p>Event sponsors and supporters include accountancy firm Afford Bond, commercial property specialists Legat Owen and health and safety consultants Rhino Safety who are helping with risk assessments to ensure all guests are safe.<\/p>\n<p>Event partners include The Cat radio station comperes, Studio 1 Photography, Code AV, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\">Reaseheath College<\/a>, Rob Sproston Celebrity Speakers, TR Creative for website and Pure PR in Nantwich for publicity.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Colman added: \u201cThis is our 25th year but our 24th ceremony due to so much of normal life being put on hold last year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Over the years it has been our pleasure to showcase the excellent range of businesses and array of talented individuals we have in South Cheshire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year, more than ever, the Awards offer a chance to recognise those who rose above the hardships and responded with acts of kindness to 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