Saluting the Shropshire business spirit . . . new awards announced

Shropshire Chamber’s annual business awards might not be going ahead as planned this summer . . . but that hasn’t stopped the team from recognising the incredible work going on across the county during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Chamber Champion Awards 2020, unveiled today, will be live streamed from a specially constructed TV studio on Friday, July 17.

Hosted by Shropshire Business editor Carl Jones, and produced by the award-winning team at Yarrington in Shrewsbury, it will feature seven main awards, all of which recognise community-minded achievements during the coronavirus.

The categories are:

• Champion of Champions 2020  • Charity Champions • Entrepreneurial Spirit • Good Neighbour  • Service to the Community • Valiant Volunteer • Unsung Hero

Viewers will get chance to take part in an online vote, and there will be a few other surprises too - including the appearance of some celebrity guests!

The event will also be supporting Shropshire Mind and Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service.

Richard Sheehan, Shropshire Chamber’s chief executive, said: “This all new event is a unique opportunity to work with the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to recognise and celebrate the inspiring, inventive and community spirit of local businesses and business people.

“These challenging times have certainly bought about so many amazing stories of how organisations and individuals have got involved and made a real difference, and who deserve the recognition of the entire business community.”

More entry details and criteria will be announced soon, but there are already many ways in which businesses can get involved - outlined below.

A headline sponsorship and category sponsorship opportunities are up for grabs, while businesses can also submit advertisements for six available slots during the event’s two commercial breaks.

For more details, see the website www.chamberchampion.co.uk, email awards@shropshire-chamber.co.uk call the chamber on 01952 208200. And follow the awards Twitter feed @CCAwards2020