The shortlist of nominees for Lichfield District’s inaugural Beacon Awards has been announced.
The awards scheme aims to shine the spotlight on the best businesses and community heroes in the district.
Winners will be revealed at a black-tie dinner at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Alrewas, on Thursday, 12 October.
The award categories and shortlisted nominees are:
- Start Up Business of the Year
JPF First Aid, Lichfield Maize Maze, Lichfield PAT Testing
- Independent Business of the Year
Brookfields Luxury Boarding and Canine Care Centre, JCFX Media, The Listening Centre
- Customer Service Award
Brookfields Luxury Boarding and Canine Care Centre, Friary Shoes, The Hub at St Mary’s, The Listening Centre
- Tourism and Hospitality Business of the Year
The Duke of York, Lichfield Garrick Theatre and Studio, Lichfield Maize Maze
- Apprentice/Young Businessperson of the Year
Alicia Cheeseman, Pool House; Sydney Tearle, Jukes Funeral Services.
- Employer of the Year
Brookfields Luxury Boarding and Canine Care Centre, Haywood Contracts Ltd, Zest Education
- Small Business of the Year
Jukes Funeral Services, The George Hotel, The Hub at St Mary’s
- Best Sustainable Business
Grace Cares, Lichfield Maize Maze, Mercian Labels
- Entrepreneur of the Year
Embrace Video, Jukes Funeral Services, The Duke of York
- Lichfield Shining Light
Chase Terrace Academy, Janet Bamber, Sharon McCormick
- Community Hero
Brian Fisher, Grace Cares, Sharon McCormick
- Charity or Social Enterprise of the Year
Grace Cares, Liberty Jamboree, Shenstone Library
- Large Business of the Year
Davisons Law, Lichfield Garrick, Sure Store
A spokesperson for Lichfield District Council said: “Lichfield District is home to fantastic businesses and wonderful community heroes and the Beacon Awards is being held to celebrate them on what we are sure will be a very enjoyable evening.”
