Business Award finalists announced

Organised by South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Councils, 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:

“This has been an extremely challenging time for local businesses and these awards are an excellent opportunity to celebrate the hard work and commitment it has taken to run a successful business through the pandemic.”

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

“Businesses have faced challenges like never before, but many have thrived, which is a huge achievement. We received so many excellent applications, it was difficult to choose just three for each category.

The Council also received hundreds of nominations for the Retailer of the Year award, which recognises high street businesses that have gone the extra mile. With so many nominations, the councils have decided to have one winner in each district.

Cllr Neal added:

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

The 2022 finalists are:

Business Growth, sponsored by Big Sky Living Lisa Angel Norwich Orthodontics Laboratory Rehook

Business Innovation, sponsored by Panel Graphic BraveGoose Ltd Rehook Superior Garden Buildings

Business in the Community, sponsored by InTouch Systems ACE (Action Community Enterprises) CIC The Pennoyer Centre Thurlton Community Shop

Business Resilience, sponsored by Mirus River Green Restaurant SNAP The Wildebeest

Environmental Impact, sponsored by University of East Anglia Bee Green Laundry Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park One Planet Pizza

International Business Growth, sponsored by Hethel Innovation Midwich SNAP

New Business, sponsored by CNC Building Control Doggy Paddle Norwich Intwood Farm The Crime Lab

Outstanding Employer, sponsored by Jarrold Training Big C Face to Face Finance ML Financial Associates

Visitor Experience, sponsored by Adnams Broadland Charters ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure Wymondham Alpacas

Working Together, sponsored by Pasta Foods ACE (Action Community Enterprises) CIC Centre Paws Pet Spa White House Farm

Broadland Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Fosters Solicitors Aylsham Garden Centre Balloons & Bakes Thorpe Plant Centre

South Norfolk Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Fosters Solicitors Little Boutique Our Slice of Country Life. Wymondham Garden Centre

With the support of our headline sponsor Fosters Solicitors, we will showcase the best of Broadland and South Norfolk’s talent at an awards ceremony on 23 March 2022 at Norwich City Football Club.