Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Announces 2024 Business Awards Shortlist

Today (Thursday, 26th September), Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is delighted to unveil the much-anticipated shortlist for the 2024 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards – A Celebration of Business.

The annual business awards event, sponsored by Barnsley College, is a highlight of the local business calendar and is set to captivate audiences when it returns to Magna on the evening of Friday, 8th November 2024.

This year’s awards will celebrate the remarkable achievements across ten categories, with one winner receiving the prestigious 2024 Business of the Year award.

Carrie Sudbury, CEO of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the significance of the awards, stating:

“I want to extend my congratulations to every business that has earned a place on this year’s shortlists. The quality of entries across all categories was exceptional, making the judging process for our sponsors both rewarding and challenging. I’m excited to welcome you all to what promises to be a fantastic celebration this November.”

“Our Business Awards serve as a vital platform to showcase the businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their work and our communities across South Yorkshire. It’s a special evening where our local business community comes together to honour the talent and achievements that drive Barnsley and Rotherham forward.”

Sponsored by Barnsley College, this year’s ceremony will be a night to remember, featuring ten distinct awards categories. These will honour excellence in fields such as Sustainability, Commitment to People Development, Business Growth, and Community Impact plus the addition of the Large Business of the Year award which will recognise some of the most influential businesses in our region. Additionally, five local charities have been shortlisted for the highly sought-after Charity of the Year award, which includes a generous cash prize and continued support in 2024/25 as the Chamber’s Charity of the Year.

Individual achievements will also be celebrated with the Apprentice of the Year and Businessperson of the Year awards. These individual awards will highlight people who have made outstanding contributions to their organisations and the broader community.

With an evening packed full of entertainment, surprises, and recognition of long-standing businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2024, this year’s Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards promises to be a spectacular celebration of local business excellence.

Now that the shortlist has been revealed, excitement for the 2024 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards is reaching fever pitch. Tickets are expected to sell out fast, as the Chamber’s local business community eagerly anticipates this unmissable event.

Tickets are available now via the Chamber’s website. For more information, visit www.brawards.co.uk/booking

Apprentice of the Year Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order)

Aiden Ellis – Osborne Technologies Limited

Ateeb Mughal – Equans

James Stretton – Equans

Joshua Turver – Gala Tent

Leo Lewin – Affinity2020cic

Business Community Impact Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order)

Cranswick Convenience Foods

Glu Recruit

Home Instead Sheffield & Barnsley

MAKE YOUR MARK UK

MWAY Communications Ltd

Business Growth Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order) 

Airmaster

M R Machine Knives

Sky High Tree & Ground Maintenance Services Limited

Trust Education

Wayv

Business Person of the Year Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order) 

Alica Hewitt, Secure Power Ltd

James Biggin, Steel City Marketing Ltd

Luke Hammill, Sky High Tree & Ground Maintenance Services Limited

Mark Smith, MAKE YOUR MARK UK

Robert Shaw, Glu Recruit

Charity of the Year Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order) 

Age UK Rotherham

Barnsley FC Community Trust

Cathedral Archer Project

Rotherham Hospice

Weston Park Cancer Charity

Commitment to People Development Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order) 

Equans

Home Instead Sheffield & Barnsley

IT Desk (UK) Ltd

Secure Power Ltd

SMH Haywood & Co

Excellence in Customer Service Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order)

Glu Recruit

IT Desk (UK) Ltd

MED-EL UK Ltd

Rotherham Insurance Brokers

Signum Facilities Management Ltd

Large Business of the Year (Alphabetical order)

Boohoo Group Plc

Equans

Equi Trek

instantprint

Mace Group

Most Promising New Business Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order) 

AHJ Wills and Estates

Empress Building & Ballroom

Grassroots Sports Academy Ltd

Morgan Wills & Trusts

Trust Education

Sustainability Award Shortlist (Alphabetical order) 

Barnsley College

Equans

Hydrov Ltd

instantprint

KCM Waste Management Ltd