Last Friday, at the annual National Enterprise Network Awards 2022, sponsored by Barclays, winners and nominees were recognised for their passion, steadfastness and adaptability.

Established more than ten years ago, the NEN Awards celebrates excellence in delivering enterprise support and encouraging the exchange of good practice and the development of improved services and organisations.
The event was held in person, for the first time in three years, at Barclays in Canary Wharf. With Declan Curry hosting the event, attendees celebrated the outstanding contributions that members across the enterprise support sector are making.

Darren Farnell, Co-Head of Business Relationships at Barclays said: “I was delighted to be asked to be a judge for the awards this year which proved to be a difficult task given the quality of the nominations. Ranging from exceptional individuals who are dedicating their time to serving their communities to support programmes that bring out the best ideas for growth and sustainability, it was an insight into the reach and importance of the work that the NEN supports.”
The winners announced on the night include:

Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year – above £750k sponsored by Staffordshire University
Winner - WSX Enterprise

Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year – below £750k sponsored by Staffordshire University
Winner - PNE Group

Innovation in Education Award
Winner - Enterprise Exchange

Enterprise Support Champion of the Year
Winner - Emily Wright at Let’s Do Business Group

Sustainability in Enterprise Award
Winner - North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) Ltd

Social Impact in Enterprise Award
Winner - One Tech

Chairman’s Award
Winner - Mel Hilbrown at Stanta
“I am delighted that all the hard work of our staff and the positive impact we have had with businesses across the South has been recognised on the national stage” said Peter Grant, Chief Executive of WSX Enterprise and Winner of the Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year – above £750k award sponsored by Staffordshire University. “Supporting new and existing businesses and developing their potential is the lifeblood of what we do and this award will only serve to make us more determined to help sustain businesses in this difficult economic environment.”
Emily Wright at Let’s Do Business Group, winner of the Enterprise Support Champion of the Year award said: “I am over the moon to have won this award. I cannot thank the Let’s Do Business Group enough for supporting me and encouraging me to carry on developing myself. Also, biggest thank you to National Enterprise Network and the sponsors! Fantastic conference with great speakers.”
Alex Till, Chair, National Enterprise Network said: “Congratulations to all of our winners, it’s been humbling to see all of the hard work that has taken place across the Network and I am very pleased we have been able to gather together in person again to celebrate these amazing achievements.”

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