The judges have completed their work and the winners and highly-commended have been decided.
It has been a tough job this year as the judges first narrowed down the entries to a shortlist and then carried out visits to the finalists to decide the all-important winners.
All that is left now is the decision for the Judges’ Prestige Award.
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Editor Sharon Hodkin said: “I know how difficult it has been for our judges thanks to the high calibre of entries we have received this year.
“As always, we are immensely grateful for them giving up their time to help us with such an important task.
“I cannot wait to find out who they have selected.”
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The results of their deliberations will be revealed at a gala black-tie ceremony.
It takes place at the Lady Eastwood Pavilion, Newark Showground, on Friday, June 14.
Our finalists are:
Independent Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Edlin & Jarvis):
Angell’s Fisheries
Flossie & Boo
Koinonia Restaurant
Not My Monkey
Business of the Year
Janice Rose Lingerie
Reuseabox
Skins Sexual Health
Vale Clearances Ltd
Business Innovation (sponsored by Gusto Group)
Angell’s Fisheries
Future Prospects Group
Newark Lokiy Hover Flights Ltd
Businessperson of the Year
Corrina Beckett – Barnby Road Academy
Hajra Kemari – Petit Versailles
Ian Phillips – Duncan & Toplis
Scott Wrigley – Wrigleprint
Best Social Enterprise
Gifts From Fairies Ltd
Lewis’s Football Fun
Newark Emmaus Trust
Reach Learning Disability
Best Start-up (sponsored by Newark and Sherwood District Council)
ANASA Pilates Boutique Studio
Haus Of Napa
HVAC Wholesale Ltd
Peaceful Possums Yoga
Customer Care (sponsored by Chattertons)
Beanblock CIC
Haus Of Napa
Lorna Marie Fitness Ltd
Newark Computers
Employer of the Year (sponsored by Newark College)
Duncan & Toplis
Highfields School
Lydia Clare Hairdressing
Environmental Champion
Griffin & Sinclair Furniture
Reawakening St Mary Magdelene
Reuseabox
Vales Clearances Ltd
Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality (sponsored by Nottinghamshire County Council)
ANASA Pilates Boutique Studio
Beanblock CIC
Midlands Fitness Games
Not My Monkey
Team of the Year
Hall Farm Wild Bird Supplies
Radio Newark
Children’s Bereavement Centre
Highfields School