Organised by Wirral Chamber of Commerce, and supported by Progress to Excellence Group and Russell Taylor Group, the annual event saw 11 accolades handed out

Winners of the Wirral Business Awards were unveiled at a ceremony at Thornton Manor.

Organised by Wirral Chamber of Commerce, and supported by Progress to Excellence Group and Russell Taylor Group, the annual event saw 11 accolades handed out.

Hosted by award-winning journalist and editor of Business Cloud, Chris Maguire, among this year’s special guests were political editor of ITV Good Morning Britain, Ranvir Singh, and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor.

Paula Basnett, chief executive of Wirral Chamber, said, “This is a night when businesses come together and celebrate with each other success and achievement

“This event applauds the work of our businesses community and showcases just some of the many businesses bringing national and international success to the region.

The full list of Wirral Business Awards 2017 winners are as follows:

Newcomer of the Year – sponsored by Stiebel Eltron UK
Sure Solutions
Business of the Year (under 11 employees) sponsored by Pacific Sheds 
Gud Design
Business of the Year (11-49 employees) sponsored by McEwan Wallace
Hoist UK
Business of the Year (50+ employees) sponsored by NW Systems Group 
CPL Training Group
Business Person of the Year sponsored by Smylie
Russell Taylor Group – Ben Russell
Rising Star sponsored by Young Chamber 
Vigo IT Solutions – Tom Barbat
International Trade Award sponsored by Peel Group
Tranmere Rovers FC
Sustainability Award sponsored by Unilever
B&M Waste Services
People Development sponsored by B&M Waste Services
Unilever
Customer Service sponsored by The Contact Company
Auger
Outstanding Business of the Year sponsored by Wirral Council
Capital Reinforcing