Contractor of the Year Award Celebrating contractors based in Knowsley or those working on a Knowsley project who can demonstrate excellent performance in their field and added value to a project or development scheme. Judges will look for evidence of the contribution to the Knowsley £, quality of the people, processes and projects for which the contractor was responsible. They will seek examples

Apprentice / Employee of the Year This award recognises an inspirational apprentice or employee.  An individual who has helped to shape and contribute to the success of a business or organisation, made outstanding progress to date and shows great potential for the future. In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for the following: The individual’s journey during the last

Community Impact Award This award celebrates the outstanding local charities, organisations, groups, individuals and businesses who work tirelessly for the benefit of the local community. Often without reward, individuals and community groups work behind the scenes, changing places and changing lives. Knowsley want to shine the spotlight on their remarkable achievements. In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for the following:

Hospitality Business of the Year Recognising the importance of the hospitality sector and the benefits that brings to Knowsley in terms of increased vitality across Knowsley’s towns and villages providing residents and visitors alike with an unrivalled recreational offer.  We are celebrating businesses who are flying the flag for Knowsley, creating the right ambience to attract visitors and residents and provide outstanding customer

Visit Knowsley Award Recognising the importance of the visitor economy and the benefits that brings to Knowsley in terms of economic growth and prosperity.  We are celebrating businesses who are flying the flag for Knowsley, attracting visitors, residents, and tourists (regional and international) to interact and engage with what Knowsley has to offer. Nominations are welcome from cultural, leisure, retail assets and tourist

Small Business of the Year (10-49 Employees) Celebrating the contribution of small businesses to Knowsley’s economy, the Judges are looking for businesses employing between 10-49 staff (that are not part of a larger organisation) that can demonstrate outstanding success and/or a positive impact the business has on the community. In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for the following:

Net Zero Champion Award This award recognises a company or organisation that is committed to reducing their carbon emissions and impact on the environment, and the steps being taken to make a positive contribution towards achieving net zero.   In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for the following: Environmental good practice. For example, what has been undertaken to

International Trade Award This award recognises businesses and organisations that specialise in exporting goods/services to overseas markets. Applicants should include details of how the business has achieved high levels of sustainable growth through export and international trade, and information on how revenues have increased from the export trade over the last 12 months.   Information provided should include the nature/type of products exported, evidence

Commercial Investment of the Year This award provides an opportunity to showcase the outstanding work you are doing in Knowsley and is open to all commercial developers or occupiers who have either developed, let or sold commercial premises during the last 12 months.  For the purposes of this award ‘development’ covers both the new build and refurbishment of commercial premises. To be eligible

Corporate Social Responsibility Award (CSR) This award recognises companies and organisations that have made a positive impact on society through their innovative and sustainable CSR initiatives during the last year, which is above and beyond normal operations and not part of the ‘day job’. Recognising that Knowsley is “Better Together” the award will recognise a business or organisation that has a stand-out CSR