The Stray Ferret Business Awards 2023 sponsored by Prosperis is set to celebrate the best of businesses from across the Harrogate district.
With the deadline for entries fast approaching on Monday, January 16 we are revealing the top reasons why businesses simply cannot miss the opportunity to get involved.
The entry process is simple, fast and free, so what are you waiting for? Enter or nominate today!
Shout about your achievements
We know the Harrogate district is home to thousands of incredible small, medium and large businesses.
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and now a cost of living crisis, local businesses are doing amazing things for their staff and customers.
So why not get recognition for those achievements? Whether your business has seen significant growth, made positive changes for sustainability or inclusivity, we can help you celebrate.
Attract top talent and keep employees motivated
Now more than ever we know just how important it is to attract new employees and keep your existing employees motivated.
Winning or being shortlisted for an award is a great way to set your business apart from the rest. Who doesn't want to make for an award-winning business?
Not only do we have awards celebrating overall business achievements, we also have awards geared specifically towards celebrating the work of your best staff.
So if you have a Rising Star Under 30 or an Unsung Hero at your business then show them your appreciation and nominate them today.
Exposure with the Stray Ferret's audience
The Stray Ferret has a huge, local audience. We get more than 200,000 readers every month from across the Harrogate district and beyond.
With ten categories come ten winners and we will profile the great work of all of our winners. So this is a great chance to get your business in front of our readers.
Incredible judging panel
When you are looking to get recognition for your business, it is key that those on the judging panel are the best of the best.
That is why we have handpicked the leaders of top businesses from across the Harrogate district with expertise and experience in a wider variety of sectors.
We have Charlene Lyons, CEO of
Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, Marcus Boardall, CEO of
Reed Boardall in Boroughbridge, Martin Rae, CEO of
Cloud Nine in Harrogate and James Farrar, COO of the
York and North Yorkshire LEP in Northallerton.
Network with the best local businesses
The Stray Ferret Business Awards will be a great way to network with the event culminating in a glittering awards dinner on March 9.
With our stellar judging panel, sponsors and shortlisted businesses for each of our ten categories, this is not an event to be missed.
You can see a full list of award categories on the Stray Ferret Business Awards page. Entries close on Monday, January 16.
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