
Announcements
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD 2023
The award to open to all size companies from any sector where companies can demonstrate a commitment to People Development which made a positive impact on their business success.
SMALL BUSINESS AWARD 2023
Open to all companies of less than 30 employees (Full Time Equivalents). Successful entrants will need to show excellent and outstanding achievement in all aspects of their organisation. The judges will be looking for strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.
GROWTH AWARD 2023
Can you show significant development in one or more of the following areas? Training, Marketing, People Development, E-commerce, International Trade. Then enter the Business Growth Award.
START UP BUSINESS AWARD 2023
Entrants must be able to show how their business has progressed in line with their business plan. Success will be proven by the business and its employees having a clear understanding of their products, competitors and the marketplace in which the business operates. Existing business under new management are ineligible in this category.
Expanding Welshpool business Wipak is Powys Businesses of the Year
Wipak UK Ltd, based at the town’s Buttington Cross Enterprise Park, collected the coveted overall award, sponsored by Powys County Council, at the Powys Business Awards 2022 held at Dering Lines, Brecon on Friday night.
BBC Radio Wales presenter Claire Summers to host Powys Business Awards
BBC Radio Wales Breakfast news programme presenter Claire Summers will be hosting next month’s Powys Business Awards for the second time.
FAQ's for the 2022 Awards Ceremony
Frequently Asked Questions for the 2022 Awards Dinner & Ceremony.
2022 Finalists Announced!
Twenty-three companies, social enterprises and charities have been shortlisted for the coveted Powys Business Awards 2022, as the organisers reported another year of strong entries.
Time running out to enter this year’s Powys Business Awards
The July 31 closing date is fast approaching as companies, social enterprises and charities of all sizes are reminded to submit their entries for this year’s Powys Business Awards. Showcasing the diverse range of successful enterprises in the county, Powys Business Awards are organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG) with support from sponsors. This year, there are nine categories.
Entrepreneur busier than ever since becoming Powys Business of the Year
Young entrepreneur Aled Woosnam is busier than ever since winning the coveted Powys Business of the Year Award last October.
County’s premier awards launched to recognise Powys’ star businesses
The hunt is on to find the best companies, social enterprises and charities in Powys following the launch of the county’s annual business awards.
Showcasing the diverse range of successful enterprises in the county, Powys Business Awards are organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG) with support from sponsors. This year, there are nine categories.
First drive-in Powys Business Awards declared a big success
The first ever drive-in Powys Business Awards on the Newtown campus of NPTC Group of Colleges was declared a big success as the event was blessed with fine weather last Friday night. Organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), the awards were held outdoors as a health safety precaution because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The awards showcase business excellence across Powys and this attracted more entries than ever.
Young Newtown entrepreneur wins Powys Business of the Year award
Young entrepreneur Aled Woosnam, whose businesses have continued to thrive despite the pandemic, collected the main accolade at the Powys Business Awards. Details of all the nights winners revealed.
FAQ's for the 2021 Ceremony
As this is the first time that we have held a Drive in event we have received a number of questions from guests, which we address in this article.
Multi talented Host Announced for Business Awards Evening
The host for this years Powys Business Awards has been announced as Lisa Angharad, Lisa has been a TV presenter since 2011 starting her career co-hosting a comedy sketch show on the national TV channel S4C.
2021 BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS REVEALED
Businesses from across the breadth of Powys are represented in the county’s premier business awards.
Despite a hiatus in 2020 the highly popular competition sees 21 businesses shortlisted for the different award categories in this year’s Powys Business Awards. Winners will be chosen following judging interviews which will take place over the summer months, winners will be announced at an awards dinner to be held on Friday October 8th in Newtown.
County’s premier business awards is back
The Powys Business Awards, which began in 2009, were launched today (Wednesday, June 30) after being cancelled last year due to the Covid pandemic. This year sees a range of categories added to recognise the diverse mix of business sectors located within the County including Small Business Growth and Technology & Innovation.
Covid-19 2020 Awards Cancelled
Unfortunately we have taken the decision to cancel the Powys Business Awards in 2020 and will look to launch the 2021 competition in the spring. Details of the 2021 competition and event will be posted soon.
EvaBuild named Powys Business of the Year
A Newtown-based groundworks and civil engineering business, which says its workforce is the cornerstone of its success, is the 2019 Powys Business of the Year.