The fourth annual Solihull Times Business Awards a week last Friday went with a bang as more than 70 local companies battled it out to win 11 awards marking them the best in the business. The ceremony, was held at the National Motorcycle Museum, Bickenhill, on Friday 5th October, and organised by the Solihull Times and our partners John Lewis Solihull.

Creative Excellence:
Highly Commended: Katch 22 Productions
Winner: Sonia Joy-Francis

Training Excellence:
Highly Commended: John Lewis Solihull
Winner: The Paragon Group

Employee of the Year:
Highly Commended: Claire Powell of John Lewis Solihull
Winner: Lisa Foster of Ortiga Ltd

New Business:
Highly Commended: Sonia Joy-Francis
Winner: Jimmy Spices World Buffet

Community Involvement:
Highly Commended: John Lewis Solihull
Winner: npower business

Small Business:
Highly Commended: Advent Tools Ltd
Winner: Snip Snap

Customer Services:
Highly Commended: Rhythm Time
Winner: John Lewis Solihull

Retailer of the Year:
Highly Commended: John Lewis Solihull
Winner: Early Years

Best Business Small:
Winner: Key Stages Online

Best Business Large:
Winner: Tirebuck Career Solutions