Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards

Our 2025 Winners! 🏆 What an incredible night yesterday at the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025, hosted at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry! ✨ A huge congratulations to our 10 amazing winners, whose hard work, innovation, and dedication truly stood out. Here they are, the official Winners of 2025! 👏NP Aerospace 👏Independent Freight 👏SolaaS Ltd 👏Coventry BID Ltd 👏Warwick Conferences 👏Nuneaton Signs 👏Blunt & Brave 👏Sri Lankan Street Food & Café 👏Guardian Ballers UK 👏Rachel Ollerenshaw, Molly Olly’s Wishes A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, from our nominees and guests to our sponsors and partners. Your contributions made the night truly special! Tag, share, and let’s keep the celebrations going! 📷 #CWAward25 #AwardWinners2025 #CelebratingSuccess #CoventryAndWarwickshire

📸 The Wait Is Over! 📸 All the incredible photos from the inaugural Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards are now live! 🎉 Relive the unforgettable moments-from the red carpet to the celebrations! Tag yourself, your colleagues, and your friends, and don’t forget to use #CWAwards25 to share your memories. 📍 Check out the full album here: https://lnkd.in/eiBgJr7a We hope you all had an amazing night-see you next year! ✨

✨ That’s a wrap! What an unforgettable night filled with celebration, inspiration, and incredible entertainment! 🎶💃 A huge shoutout to our phenomenal entertainers who kept the energy high all night long! 🎸🎧 You truly made the evening one to remember. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we loved celebrating with you and can’t wait to do it all again in Spring 2026! 🥂🏆 Stay tuned for official photos dropping tomorrow and throughout the week! 📸✨ #CWAwards25 #ThatsAWrap

🌟 The Inspirational Individual Award – Coventry & Warwickshire Person of the Year 🌟 This award is about more than just achievements; it’s about the power of one person to make a real difference. It recognises individuals who have gone above and beyond to inspire others, lead their business, uplift their community, and create a lasting impact. Whether through acts of kindness, leadership, innovation, or resilience, these individuals show us what is possible when passion and purpose come together. 🌍💫 And the winner is… 🥁👏 Rachel Ollerenshaw, Molly Olly’s Wishes, for her tireless dedication to supporting children and families and making a profound impact on so many lives. 💙 We would also like to extend our Highly Commended recognition to: 👏 Yvette Greenway Mansfield, SOS Silence of Suicide 👏 Ian O’Connor, Eskuta A massive well done to the remaining finalists for getting to this stage and for the incredible work you do:🔹 Christine Anderson, UBC Flexible Offices🔹 Paul Michael, Coventry Building Society Arena A huge thank you to His Majesty’s Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Louise Bennett OBE, and Tom Mongan, Immediate Past President of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, for presenting this award. 🙏 #CWAwards25 #InspirationalIndividual #PersonOfTheYear #CommunityImpact #Congratulations

💛 The Not-for Profit Champion Award 2025 – Proudly Sponsored by Coventry Building Society 💛 In every community, some organisations go above and beyond, making a real difference without the measure of profit. Their success lies in changing lives, overcoming challenges, and restoring hope. These organisations inspire others to create positive social change and make the world a better place. 🌍💫 And the winner is… 🥁👏 Guardian Ballers UK! Congratulations on your outstanding contributions to the community and the incredible impact you've had on so many lives! 🏀💙 We would also like to extend our Highly Commended recognition to: 👏 Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC) 👏 The Shakespeare Hospice A massive well done to the remaining finalists for getting to this stage and for the incredible work you do:🔹 Coventry Clothing (Pty) Ltd 🔹 GRAPEVINE (COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE) LTD 🔹 SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD INITIATIVES LIMITED A huge thank you to our category sponsor Coventry Building Society, and to our presenters Anna Cuskin, Senior Manager for Corporate Responsibility, and Heather Black, Strategic Partnerships Manager at The Business Community, for joining us on stage. 🙏 #CWAwards25 #NotForProfitChampion #CommunityImpact #SocialChange #Congratulations

💖 The Community Champion Award 2025 – Proudly Sponsored by Coventry BID Ltd 💖 A truly successful organisation is one that not only thrives in business but also leaves a lasting, positive impact on the community. Across Coventry and Warwickshire, we are fortunate to have businesses that invest in people, places, and progress, creating real change and supporting their communities. 🌍✨ The finalists in this category are:🔹 Coventry Rocks | What’s on Guide for Coventry🔹 MES Systems Ltd 🔹 Piece of Cake Marketing 🔹Sri Lankan Street Food & Café 🔹 SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD INITIATIVES LIMITED And the winner is… 🥁👏 Sri Lankan Street Food & Café! Congratulations on your outstanding commitment to community development and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of many! 🌱💫 A heartfelt thank you to our category sponsor Coventry BID, and to our presenters Joanne Glover, Chief Executive, and Tina Costello OBE, Chief Executive of the Heart of England Community Foundation, for joining us on stage. 🙏 #CWAwards25 #CommunityChampion #MakingADifference #CommunityWellBeing #Congratulations

🎨 The Creative & Culture Activator Award 2025 – Proudly Sponsored by Warwickshire County Council 🎭 Creativity and culture are powerful forces that shape our identities, bring us together, and enrich our communities. In Coventry and Warwickshire, the vibrant arts and culture scene plays a central role in driving innovation, well-being, and connection. Whether it's through cultural expression, artistic leadership, or providing a platform for diverse voices, creative and cultural organisations leave a lasting impact. 🌟🎨 The finalists in this category are:🔹 Blunt & Brave 🔹Coventry Cathedral Arts & Events🔹 Imagineer Productions🔹 Stratford-upon-Avon College🔹 Art at the Alex And the winner is… 🥁👏 Blunt & Brave! Congratulations on your incredible dedication to driving cultural innovation and enriching the community with your artistic contributions! 🌍🎭 A huge thank you to our category sponsor Warwickshire County Council, and to our presenters Isobel Woods, Head of Economy & Skills, and Neil Murray, Interim Deputy Chief Executive of the Belgrade Theatre, for joining us on stage. 🙏 #CWAwards25 #CreativeCulture #CulturalLeadership #ArtAndInnovation #Congratulations

💫 The Equality Trailblazer Award 2025 – Proudly Sponsored by North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College 💫 True trailblazers are those who break down barriers, championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. These organisations foster environments where every voice is heard, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of background. By embracing diverse perspectives, they set new standards for creativity, innovation, and fairness in business. 🌍🌟 The finalists in this category are:🔹 Azets 🔹 Diverse Matters🔹 NUNEATON SIGNS LIMITED 🔹 People Arches Limited (t/a McDonald's) 🔹 Tulia Group And the winner is… 🥁👏 Nuneaton Signs ! Congratulations on your outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering work culture, where everyone can contribute their best! 🌈🙌 A huge thank you to our category sponsor North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College, and to our presenters Martin Rennison , Director of Business Partnerships, Annette Hay, Head of EDI at De Montfort University , and Sandra Godley OBE, BCAa, BA (HONS) , for joining us on stage. 🙏 #CWAwards25 #EqualityTrailblazer #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveCulture #Congratulations

🎭✨ Awards Night Update! ✨🎭 What a night it’s been so far! 🌟 We’ve already announced our first five incredible winners, huge congratulations to them! 🏆👏 Right now, we’re taking a moment to hear from Jonothan Neelands, Chair of the Belgrade Theatre Board, who is telling us more about how the theatre is realising its ambitious future plans. Plus, we’re being treated to some mid-show entertainment to keep the energy high! 🎶💃 But the excitement isn’t over yet, our next five winners will be revealed very soon! Who will be crowned? 👀🏆 Stay tuned and keep celebrating with us! 🎉 #CWAwards25

🌍 The Planet Saver Award 2025 – Proudly Sponsored by EBC Group 🌍 As the world faces the urgent realities of climate change and resource depletion, businesses are stepping up to the challenge. Sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. Forward-thinking companies are leading the charge, setting ambitious net-zero targets, reducing waste, and embracing clean energy to create a greener future. 🌱⚡ The finalists in this category are:🔹 Club 147 🔹 Diffuse Retail Ltd 🔹 EZOO 🔹 IPP Pooling 🔹 Warwick Conferences 🔹Purple Planet Packaging And the winner is… 🥁👏 Warwick Conferences ! Congratulations on your outstanding commitment to sustainability and your inspiring efforts in protecting our planet while driving business success! 🌍💚 A big thank you to our category sponsor EBC Group, and to our presenters Mike Bridges, Director of IT, and Clare Chapman, Membership Manager at Sustainability West Midlands , for joining us on stage. 🙌 #CWAwards25 #PlanetSaver #SustainabilityExcellence #GreenBusiness #Congratulations