Inspirational women across Hull and East Yorkshire recognised at long-awaited Women of Achievement Awards

The winners of the Women in Business Women of Achievement Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby on Friday (November 11). One of the region’s longest running awards, the WOAA celebrates the achievements of businesswomen across Hull and East Yorkshire who either run their own business or hold a leading role in their profession, industry, organisation or charity....

Young entrepreneur awards to recognise achievements of Malcolm Scott

A prominent businessman who died recently is to be remembered for his innovation and his support for young people with an award in his name to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). The Malcolm Scott Award will be presented to the business or organisation considered by the judges to have done the most to support young entrepreneurs or enterprising pupils. Initiated by Hull City Council and...

HullBID challenges city centre business to shine at its 2023 awards

City centre businesses are again being offered the chance to shine as the countdown to the HullBID Awards 2023 has now begun. The awards are open to all HullBID member businesses, who can enter free of charge and challenge for honours across 10 categories. The public are also encouraged to send in applications for their city centre favourites too. The deadline for receipt of applications is...

Royal appointment kicks off double celebration for Sewell Group

A homegrown business that dates back to 1876 and now employs 500 people celebrated in style after receiving two major awards on the same day. Sewell Group enjoyed a royal breakfast with the monarch’s representative in East Yorkshire as the Lord Lieutenant presented the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity. A delegation from the company then travelled by executive coach to...

Businesses brief Emma Hardy MP as part of her Big Conversation

Skills, staff shortages and the cost of living were some of the issues raised with Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy as businesses in the constituency joined her Big Conversation. Business organisations including the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, HullBID and the Federation of Small Businesses took part in the briefing along with representatives of large and small companies including...