Wellness & Lifestyle Business of the Year Celebrating the very best in wellbeing, creativity, and personal services, this award recognises outstanding Knowsley based businesses that help people look, feel and live better.  Open to businesses across sectors including fitness, health, beauty, hairdressing, creative industries, and the performing arts.  Judges will be looking for businesses that can demonstrate growth, innovation, customer experience and/or a

United in Diversity This award recognises a business or individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion in Knowsley. It celebrates those who are creating opportunities, championing diverse talent, and making a meaningful difference to under-represented and minority communities through leadership, advocacy, business excellence, or community impact. In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for

Team of the Year The Team of the Year award recognises Knowsley businesses whose team ‘help to shape and contribute to the success’ of the business.  One that demonstrates exceptional communication and collaboration with shared beliefs, outstanding commitment, drive and enthusiasm that in turn has contributed to improved business performance and reputation over the last 12 months.  The winning team will be a diverse and

Small Business of the Year This award celebrates small businesses, and the vital role small businesses play in the local economy. Judges are looking for Knowsley based businesses employing between 10-49 staff (not part of a larger group) that can demonstrate outstanding success and/or a meaningful positive impact on the local community. In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for

Rising Star Apprentice of the Year This award celebrates an exceptional apprentice whose dedication, ambition and achievements have made a lasting impact. It recognises an individual who has played a significant role in the success of their business, demonstrated outstanding personal and professional growth, and shown the drive, talent and potential to achieve even greater success in the future.  This award is open

Outstanding Employee Award This award celebrates an exceptional employee whose dedication, ambition and achievements have made a lasting impact. It recognises an individual who has played a significant role in the success of their business, demonstrated outstanding personal and professional growth, and shown the drive, talent and potential to achieve even greater success in the future.  This award is open to Knowsley businesses

Micro Business of the Year  This award celebrates micro businesses, and the vital role micro businesses play in the local economy. Judges are looking for Knowsley based businesses employing between 1-9 staff (not part of a larger group) that can demonstrate outstanding success and/or a meaningful positive impact on the local community. In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for the

 Medium Business of the Year This award celebrates medium businesses, and the vital role medium businesses play in the local economy. Judges are looking for Knowsley based businesses employing between 50 and 249 staff (not part of a larger group) that can demonstrate outstanding success and/or a meaningful positive impact on the local community. In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided

Making a Difference Award (10+ employees / volunteers) This award recognises the outstanding charities, CICs, and community groups, that make a lasting difference across Knowsley. Through their passion, dedication and commitment, they improve lives, strengthen communities and create positive change, often behind the scenes. The award celebrates those making a significant impact on the people and places of Knowsley. In shortlisting,

Making a Difference Award (1-9 employees / volunteers) This award recognises the outstanding charities, CICs, and community groups, that make a lasting difference across Knowsley. Through their passion, dedication and commitment, they improve lives, strengthen communities and create positive change, often behind the scenes. The award celebrates those making a significant impact on the people and places of Knowsley. In shortlisting,