Wongs Jewellers sparkles with double win at MIBs

Family-run Wongs Jewellers in Liverpool come out on top at the Merseyside Independent Business Awards – full list of winners here. Tony McDonough reports

Wongs Jewellers is Merseyside Independent Business of the Year 2024. Picture by Adam Kenrick

 

Liverpool’s Wongs Jewellers scooped the top accolade at the Merseyside Independent Business (MIB) Awards.

Around 500 guests at the MIBs at the Titanic Hotel saw family-run Wongs named Merseyside Independent Business of the Year 2024 and also Retailer of the Year. In all 13 awards were handed out on the night.

Winners also included Hope Street Hotel, Tech business MyCardium AI and mental health organisation Evolving Mindset. The MIBs were founded in 2013 by Morecrofts Solicitors to recognise and celebrate other independents across the city region.

Alison Lobb, managing partner at Morecrofts, said: “Independent businesses are the backbone of Merseyside’s economy, and it’s incredibly important to recognise the resilience and innovation these businesses bring to our region. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate their successes, and it is incredible to see the strong community spirit which unites these diverse enterprises.”

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Headline sponsor of the MIBs was Liverpool BID Company. Announcing Wongs as the winner, director of strategic partnerships and communications, Katie Bentley, said: “Judges said this business encapsulated everything on the checklist for an amazing independent. 

“Their entry demonstrated excellent client care, approachability, engaging marketing campaigns and commitment to investment in the city region.

“Judges noted that the business in question has built a recognisable brand, while remaining local and offering its clients exceptional service.”

Full list of MIBs winners:

Trades or Manufacturing Business of the Year

Sponsored by JEC Business Finance

Winner: Kimpton

 

Professional Services Business of the Year

Sponsored by Butterworth Spengler Insurance Group

Winner: Sutcliffe

 

Culture & Tourism Business of the Year

Sponsored by Merseyrail

Winner: Hope Street Hotel

Commended: Blackstock Market

 

Best Creative Business

Sponsored by Forresters IP

Winner: MyCardium AI

 

Children Focused Business of the Year

Sponsored by One Knowsley

Winner: Evolving Mindset

Commended: Forget Me Not

 

Retailer of the Year

Sponsored by The Guide Liverpool

Winner: Wong Jewellers

 

Best Start-up Business

Sponsored by Bruntwood

Winner: Unity Lives

 

Bar of the Year

Sponsored by Everton Stadium

Winner: Arts Bar

 

Food Venue of the Year

Sponsored by B&L Creative

Winner: Squash

Commended: The Watering Can

 

Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year

Sponsored by Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Winner: Katumba Drumming & Movement

 

Employer of the Year

Sponsored by Handelsbanken

Winner: Caring Connections

 

Digital & Technology Business of the Year

Sponsored by DSG Accountants

Winner: MyCardium AI

 

Business Person of the Year

Sponsored by FPC

Winner: Kiera Vogel, Senate Group

 

Overall Merseyside Independent Business of the Year

Sponsored by The Liverpool BID Company

Winner: Wongs Jewellers

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