OxLEP Business Marketplace and Celebration 2024 Feedback
OxLEP Business is delighted to have hosted another thriving Marketplace and Celebration event this October, delivered with support from the Institute of Directors. Thank you to all business who attended the marketplace and to all event attendees.
Designed to bring together and celebrate Oxfordshire’s business community, this event showcased the Oxfordshire SMEs that were supported by OxLEP Business since April 2022 in both a Marketplace and an Awards evening.
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Awards Categories 2024
Entries for the awards have now closed – thank you for your nominations
Socially Responsible Business of the Year
Winner: Send it to Alex
The Socially Responsible Business of the Year Award, sponsored by The Sky Wave Distilling Co, recognises businesses demonstrating exceptional commitment to sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible practices.
Employer of the Year
Winner: 9-2-3 Jobs
The Employer of the Year Award, sponsored by The Motivation Agency, recognises businesses that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their employees and workplace wellbeing.
Growth Business of the Year
Winner: Beyond Carbon Associates
The Growth Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Howden, recognises and celebrates businesses that have achieved strength and stability.
Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year
Winner: BioBright
The Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year Award, sponsored by ALP Synergy, recognises businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to and achievement of environmental sustainability.
Innovator of the Year
Winner: After Cloud
The Innovator of the Year Award, sponsored by P3MO, is an accolade designed to recognise businesses that have demonstrated innovation in their products, services, or business processes.
Business Leader of the Year
Winner: Active Leaders Ltd
The Business Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by the Institute of Directors, celebrates leadership and vision in the business community.
Start-up of the Year
Winner: Velocity Cycle Couriers
The Start-up of the Year Award, sponsored by Cypher, is an esteemed recognition dedicated to celebrating emerging businesses that have recently launched and can already demonstrate success and stability.
Export Potential of the Year
Winner: Legacy Marketplace
The Export Potential of the Year Award, sponsored by Stephen Spencer + Associates, is designed to recognise and celebrate businesses that have demonstrated growth and expansion in overseas markets.
With thanks to our 2024 awards sponsors and supporters
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