Business Award finalists announced

The awards are an annual event held by Broadland and South Norfolk Councils and businesses based in the two districts were invited to nominate themselves for an award in any of the 10 categories.

Residents in the two districts were also asked to nominate their favourite retailer and their favourite pub.

South Norfolk Council’s cabinet member for stronger, greener economy, Lisa Overton-Neal said:

“Despite the continued difficult economic times, many of our local businesses are thriving and this is a chance to congratulate them on their success and recognise their hard work. These awards are just one of the many ways we are supporting our fantastic business community.”

Broadland District Council Cabinet member, Martin Booth said:

“We have a wide variety of businesses operating across both districts, from huge multi-nationals to one-man bands, in sectors as diverse as agri-tech, retail, life sciences and tourism. It’s these businesses and the determination of the people behind them, that help our economy to thrive. This is a chance for them to get the recognition they deserve.”

The categories and 2024 finalists are:

Business Growth, sponsored by Hethel Innovation

• bf1systems Ltd
• Magnus Marine
• Sekura.id

Business Innovation, sponsored by Panel Graphic

• Delta Fire Ltd
• Magnus Marine
• Sekura.id

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Jarrold Training

• bf1systems Ltd
• Evander
• Marsh Ltd

Environmental Impact, sponsored by University of East Anglia

• Barnwell Print Ltd
• Colorifix Ltd
• Delta Fire Ltd

Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing, sponsored by Mirus Aircraft Seating

• Delta Fire Ltd
• Magnus Marine
• Simply Roasted Crisps

Excellence in Insurance, Financial and Professional Services, sponsored by FIG Norwich

• Heritage Wills
• Steve Pye & Co.
• Yellow Brick Mortgages

Food and Drink Producer of the Year, sponsored by Woodforde's Brewery

• Flint Vineyard
• Condimentum Ltd
• Simply Roasted Crisps

New Business, sponsored by InTouch Systems

• Alpha 7 Motorsport Ltd
• Joel Sharp Creative
• The Bug Parc

Broadland Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Pasta Foods

• Brundall Home Hardware
• GroWild Kindergarten Ltd
• Smash Marketing

South Norfolk Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Pasta Foods

• CSN Autos Ltd
• Jims South Norfolk Ice Cream
• Superior Garden Buildings

Tourism Business of the Year, sponsored by Adnams

• Broom Boats
• The Bug Parc
• Three Rivers Pitch & Paddle

Broadland Pub of the Year, sponsored by Pub is The Hub

• Acle Bridge Inn
• The Cantley Cock
• The Plough Inn

South Norfolk Pub of the Year, sponsored by Pub is The Hub

• The Cap
• The Fox and Hounds
• The Wheel of Fortune

Broadland Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Birketts LLP

• Aylsham Garden Centre
• Brundall Home Hardware
• The Goat Shed

South Norfolk Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Birketts LLP

• Church Farm Shop
• Robinson's Traditional Stationers
• Wymondham Garden Centre

With the support of our headline sponsor Birketts LLP, the Councils will showcase the best of Broadland and South Norfolk’s business talent at an awards ceremony on 5 March at Norwich City Football Club.

Find out more about the finalists