The Creme de la Creme Business Awards 2022 hosted by The Cheshire Club and in association with Pace Investments is proud to announce the award winners.
The awards recognise the achievements of small businesses and sponsor Pace Investments have given a prize pot of £10,000 to the overall business excellence winner.
Joanna Scott-Aspray CEO of The Cheshire Club explains
“All of our 2022 small business winners have the same business ethics from their sheer determination and strength, to surviving a pandemic or indeed setting up through Covid, for some they changed the way they work and what services they offer and for others it was about riding the storm and believing in themselves. But what they all have in common is due to their greatness and what they have achieved which is down to due sheer graft, determination and resilience. Small business owners have it tough and it’s a lonely place for many.
I know the awards have done exactly what I set out to do; given people hope, brought people together with a feeling of support and unity and above all given the feel good factor!”
The winners are:
FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2022
Sponsored by The M Project
Catherine Hayden – Heavenly Home Cleans
“Catherine won because of her commitment to excellence and dedication to her staff and customers. She’s down to earth, kind and genuine. She’s faced alot of challenges and has always come out on top!”
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY INITIATIVE AWARD 2022
Sponsored by Aqueous Digital
Rachel Stevens – BeeU Mental Health Campaign
“Rachel won because of her mental health fundraising work and her cause dedicating hours of her time to help offers especially in the bullying sector. She always puts others before herself.”
OUTSTANDING FAST GROWTH BUSINESS AWARD 2022
Sponsored by Pace Investments
Amy Shevlin – UK Laser It Ltd
“Amy won because of her sheet hard work and dedication often working singlehandly opening 2 clinics in close succession with plans to expand and add lots of new services.”
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR 2022
Sponsored by Flossy the Vintage VW Events Camper
Josie May & Charlotte Balbier – The Money Mavens
“Josie and Charlotte won due to their dynamic, natural approach helping other females succeed in an often challenging space. They bounce of each other making it an amazing fit with years of expertise.”
THE INNOVATION AWARD 2022
Presented by Sinclair Law
Chloe Blair – Winners Strength & Wellbeing Studio
“Chloe won because of her unique and innovative concept and her committed approach to mental health and creating a safe space for women.”
STAR OF THE YEAR 2022
Sponsored by Morgans Hair, Beauty & Wigs Ltd
Lucy Allen – Piccolino Restaurants
“Lucy won because of her professional approach in her role. She is easy to work with and gets the job done. She’s a credit to the Piccolino brand.”
ENTERPRISING YOUNG PERSON AWARD 2022
Sponsored by Heavenly Homes Cleaning & Maintenance Ltd
Abbie Potter – Wren Kitchens
“Abbie won because in an often male dominant position within the industry she has excelled and always shines even though adversity. She never gives up and is always helping others. “
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL IN HOSPITALITY 2022
Sponsored by Rockstar Spirits
Olivia Thornton Stubbs – San Carlo Restaurants
“Olivia doesn’t need any introduction within the hospitality industry. She is super organised, personable and always delivers. She’s a key member of the San Carlo team!”
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2022
Sponsored by Helen Carouzos Psychology
Aga Mortlock – Aga Mortlock Photography
“Aga won this award because of her dynamic and innovative approach in her profession. Her shoots are always relaxed and fun and her systems and customer service is second to none. “
FEMALE OF THE YEAR 2022
Sponsored by Rodial Beauty
Rebecca Morgan-Brennan – Morgans Hair, Beauty & Wigs Ltd
“Rebecca won due to her commitment to making others feel good, her caring, genuine nature and the services she provides to many with health issues and who have faced truly terrible illness. She also provides an amazing service to the NHS. “
BEST BUSINESS START-UP 2022
Sponsored by The Queen Bee – IATQB
Lara Besbrode
The Matchmaker UK
“Lara has achieved so much in a short period of time. Growing her business singlehandly and at a fast pace. She’s also been involved in podcasts, TV and radio. She’s had some very successful matches.”
OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 2022
Sponsored by Katie Webster Coaching
Emma Guy – Aqueous Digital
“Emma has won due to her entrepreneurial approach, facing personal adversity along the way. She created Aqueous Digital along with her husband which is a very successful business and also had time to study, start other businesses and publish a book”
MOST OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARD 2022
in association with The Cheshire Club
Dom Sabine – Streetstar Studios UK
“Dom won this award due to his “think outside the box” approach, his professionalism, very unique ideas and he’s always willing to help others. He has always moved with the times, diversifying and supplying the best services in his industry and knows how to turn everything he touches to gold!”
OVERALL EXCELLENCE – £10k Prize. Live announcement on the night.
Winner still to be announced
Sponsor Elizabeth Pringle Managing Director of Pace Investments said
“The Cheshire Club has recognised the need for recognition and celebration of all things business and Cheshire which we are thrilled to be a part of. Cheshire is a unique area with many fantastic examples of home grown and start-up businesses that need to be praised and further entrepreneurs encouraged.”
“I am from Chester originally and built my first couple of recruitment businesses in Cheshire and now base PACE Investments within the area. I am passionate about recognising local entrepreneurship, talent and hard work so we are proud to sponsor these awards.”
The winners were announced at a glorious dinner held on 18th November in The Tilden Suite at Shrigley Hall.
Host for the awards was Darren Proctor from Happy Radio.
Judges include amazing entrepreneurs Thomas G Hurst from Rockstar Spirits (who was on Dragon’s Den), Real Housewives of Cheshire and business owner Lauren Simon and author Kerry Daynes fro
Guests and award presenters include Lewis Ellis a digital marketing consultant who made it to the final five in the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ and has teamed up with Pace Investments to launch his own digital agency.
The event raised funds for Variety, the Children’s Charity (https://www.variety.org.uk/) on the evening helping provide practical help that makes an immediate difference to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.
