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Finalists in this year’s Oldham Business Awards were announced at an unveiling party held at Mazzo in Royton on Thursday, 11th July, 2024.
Altogether, 33 businesses and individuals have been shortlisted for the 11 awards, and the winners will be revealed at a glittering gala dinner on 13th September 2024 at Oldham’s iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Now in their 16th year, the awards recognise and reward excellence, acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit among Oldham’s business community, and also celebrate the contribution that local firms make to the social fabric of the borough that includes raising more than £56,000 for local charities.
This year’s awards is the first under the stewardship of new Chair, David Wadsworth, MD of Lees-based Cornerstone Design and Marketing, who took over the reins when former Chair, Steve Kilroy, retired from the role last year.
Mr Wadsworth says: “The Oldham Business Awards showcase the most inspiring organisations and business individuals in the borough.
“Over the years, hundreds of outstanding businesses and the people that make them what they are, have been nominated and shortlisted, with many going on to win a much sought-after award and all the accolades and recognition that come with it.
“We’re also proud to support two organisations providing vital support services in our communities. So, once again we’ll be donating funds to Mahdlo Youth Zone and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice this year, with donations being handed over once the event is concluded in September.”
Every year the Oldham Business Awards steering group – a team of dedicated business professional volunteers who hail from a diverse range of locally based businesses – have the unenviable task of judging and selecting the winners.
The steering group also selects three nominees for the non-entered Special Recognition Award, choosing candidates who they feel have gone above and beyond in their business activities and achievements.
Mr Wadsworth adds: “Huge congratulations to all our finalists, and we wish them good luck for the big night itself, when we really will be choosing the best of the best.
“Our thanks go to every business and individual who have entered into the awards, and my thanks go to everyone on the OBA steering group for all the hard work they have put into this process.”
This year’s headline sponsors are Albion House Wealth Management, joined by Oldham Council, which has supported the awards since their inception, and Rowan Ashworth Ltd.
This year’s host is yet to be announced but the event is renowned for attracting celebrities from the world of TV and broadcasting, such as last year’s host, Jon Culshaw, making his second appearance at the awards. We would like to thank Caroline Whitmore for hosting the finalists event.
Awards night is always a highlight in the borough’s social calendar, annually selling out to around 500 guests, who enjoy a drinks reception, a pre-show casino, awards ceremony, and dance-fuelled after-party.
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