Now in their fifth year, these awards recognise the diversity, strength and depth of family firms across the UK and seek to highlight the contribution that family firms make to the UK economy.
Open to family firms of all generations, sizes and sectors, these awards really do recognise some outstanding family firms and really help to put family businesses on the map.
The deliberations are over and the 14 family firms shortlisted are:
- Adnams
- eSight Energy
- Warmer Homes Heating & Renewables
- Fusion Conferences Ltd
- Barnwell Print Ltd
- Milsoms Hotels
- D&F McCarthy Limited
- Breckland
- JA Collison & Sons
- Howard Nurseries
- Aspall
- Airport Lynx
- The Highfield Event Group
- Kitchens Etc
The results are to be determined through a combination of a judging panel and an online vote with all shortlisted firms in all of the regions eligible for the People’s Choice Award that is determined solely by public vote.
As Paul Andrews, Founder and Managing Director of Family Business United, the leading online magazine and resource centre for family firms in the UK, explains: "We are delighted to be able to pull together such a vibrant bunch of family businesses, some that have succeeded for numerous generations and continue to thrive, and others that are relatively young but have great values at the heart of what they do."
Adam Jones, Head of Family Business at Birketts added: "Any one of those shortlisted could make worthy winners and ambassadors for the sector. We are looking forward to finding out more about each of them and I am sure that the decision to determine the winner will not be easy.”
“Previous winners of this award include Adcock UK (2016) and Phillips Bros (Woodshavings) Ltd (2015) whilst Aspall won the Food & Drink title in 2015 too. The 2017 East and East Anglia winner will be following in the footsteps of some incredible family firms."
The awards process concludes at a Gala Reception and awards ceremony that takes place in London at the prestigious May Fair Hotel in London on 8 June where the winners will be crowned.
Image: (left to right): Jolyon Berry (Birketts), Phillip Prior (Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), Harriet Prior (Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) and Paul Andrews (Family Business United).
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Matthew Rowe I PR and Communications Manager I Birketts LLP
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