Business Award finalists announced

Organised by Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council the awards celebrate the excellence, innovation and best practice shown by businesses across the combined area.

South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet Member for Stronger Economy, Councillor Lisa Neal, said:

“These awards are an excellent opportunity to celebrate the hard work and commitment of our local businesses. It is exciting to see how much their success is driving our vibrant local economy.”

Broadland District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Jo Copplestone said:

“Businesses in Broadland have definitely bounced back after the recent challenges, which is a huge achievement. I am delighted that we received so many excellent applications, making it incredibly difficult to shortlist just three for each category.”

The Councils received hundreds of nominations for the very popular Retailer of the Year Award, which recognises high street businesses that have gone the extra mile and over 1,000 nominations for the new Pub of the Year Award. This award recognises the exceptional pubs that we have in both districts and the part they play in their communities.

Congratulations to all finalists and thank you to everyone who put their business forward for an award or nominated their favourite retailer and pub.

The 2023 finalists are:

Business Collaboration, sponsored by Pasta Foods

• Hemstock's Jewellers Ltd (Diss)
• Langley School and Nelsonspirit
• ProspHER

Business Growth, sponsored by Hethel Innovation

• Delta Fire Ltd
• QETTLE
• Sekura Mobile Intelligence

Business Innovation, sponsored by Panel Graphic

• Colorifix Ltd
• Laboratory Media Education CIC
• SNAP

Business Resilience, sponsored by Mirus

• High Grade House
• Strictly Theatre Co
• The Orange Grove Clinic

Business Supporting the Community, sponsored by InTouch Systems

• Fetch Dog Walking & Training Ltd
• Keeler Recruitment Ltd
• Wymondham Magazine

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Jarrold Training

• Big C Cancer Charity
• Group Lotus
• Midwich

Environmental Innovation, sponsored by University of East Anglia

• Barnwell Print Ltd
• Bee Green Laundry
• Colorifix Ltd

Excellence in Agriculture, Food and Drink, sponsored by Woodforde's Brewery

• Candi's Cupboard
• Chet Valley Vineyard Ltd
• Norfolk Raider Cider Ltd

Excellence in Insurance, Financial and Professional Services, sponsored by fignorwich

• Scrutton Bland
• Starkings and Watson Hybrid Estate Agents
• US2U Consulting Ltd

New Business, sponsored by CNC Building Control

• BugzUK
• Soul Cafe
• Nurture Marketing

Visitor Experience, sponsored by Adnams

• BugzUK
• ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure
• The Norfolk Mead

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

• Acle Bridge Inn
• The Recruiting Sergeant
• The Shoulder of Mutton

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

• SugarBeat Eating House
• The Fox and Hounds
• The Wheel of Fortune

Broadland Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Big Sky Living

• Aylsham Garden Centre
• Balloons & Bakes
• Brundall Home Hardware

South Norfolk Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Big Sky Living

• Church Farm Shop
• Norfolk Football
• Robinson's Traditional Stationers

With the support of our headline sponsor Big Sky Living, we will showcase the best of Broadland and South Norfolk’s talent at an awards ceremony on 7 March 2023 at Norwich City Football Club.

Find out more about the finalists.