More than 40 businesses, organisations and individuals have been announced as finalists at this year’s Beacon Awards.
The scheme, now in its third year, celebrates those making a difference across Lichfield district.
Organiser Lichfield District Council received 175 nominations, which were independently reviewed and scored by a panel of business and community leaders.
The shortlist is:
| Community Hero Award – Alice Ryman – Chris Price – James Lewis – Jemma Tisco-Johnson – Marisha Place – Ross Hawkes | Community Impact Award – Chasetown Football Club – Lichfield Garrick – Pathway Project – Shenstone Community Library – The Hub at St Mary’s – Tippers |
| Customer Experience Award – Cathedral Hearing – Lichfield Maize Maze – Mercian Labels – Obsession Salon & Spa – Online Marketing Surgery – RB Collection | Hospitality & Independent Business Award – Get Stuffed Group – Le Rêve – Patty Freaks Lichfield – Poms Lichfield – Spiritualist Lichfield – The Dirty Cow |
| Industry & Enterprise Award – Haywoods Contracts – Kembla – Mercian Labels – Palletways – Roxane UK | Large Business of the Year – Crown Highways – Lichfield Garrick – Mercian Labels – Palletways – Roxane UK – Tippers |
| New Business of the Year – Jetts 24hr Fitness – Mathnasium of Lichfield and Tamworth – Seedlings Baby – The Pilates Studio Lichfield – Vicky McTear Specialist Dyslexia Services – WDM Group | Small Business of the Year – Fix Auto Lichfield t/a Lichfield Accident Repair Centre – InLIFE – JC Academy – Lichfield Maize Maze – The Boss Partnership – Zephi |
| Tourism & Visitor Attraction Award – Beacon Park Tribute Festival – Lichfield Discovered – Lichfield Garrick – Lichfield Maize Maze – Royal British Legion Remembrance Gardens – The Dirty Cow | Young Professional Award – Charlotte Botterill – Eleanor Ham – Euan Ennis – Lily-Mae Gimson – Michael Harvey |
Winners will be announced at a ceremony held at the Royal British Legion Remembrance Gardens on Thursday, 3 December.
Councillor Richard Holland, Cabinet Member for High Street and Economic Development at Lichfield District Council, said: “The standard of nominations has been incredibly high this year, showcasing the talent, dedication and achievements we have across our district.
“Congratulations to everyone who has made the shortlist – it’s a fantastic achievement, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with you all in December.”
