Hilltop Honey, based in Newtown, collected the Growth Award sponsored by EDF Renewables and the Entrepreneurship Award sponsored by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group.

Glasses have been raised to toast the success of a couple who have made a big impression in their local community since taking over the lease of a village pub and restaurant two years ago.

 A construction company, whose vision is “building our future, together”, has added a Powys Business Award to its growing list of accolades.

An independent charity set up in 1985 to provide community services for all residents of Rhayader and district has won a Powys Business Award.

Championing the fair representation of rural, regional and rarely heard voices in market, social and policy research has earned a successful Montgomery company a Powys Business Award.

Mother of three Sue Lewis was barking up the right tree when she set up Wash & Wags, a mobile dog grooming business in May this year.

Glasses were raised to toast family-owned soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills who had a night to remember at the Powys Business Awards on Friday.

We have received a number of questions from guests regarding the awards ceremony, please see below the FAQ’s.

Many of the 30 shortlisted finalists will be making their debut at this year’s Powys Business Awards, the county’s premier showcase celebrating business success.

With the clock ticking down to the closing date for this year’s Powys Business Awards entries, the organisers have announced that BBC Wales presenter Claire Summers will be hosting the awards for the third time.

The managing director of a Welshpool manufacturing company has underlined the value of winning last year’s Powys Business of the Year award and emphasised the importance of continuing to develop the workforce.

The overall Award for Powys Business Awards Business of the Year is sponsored by Powys County Council.

This award is open to all organisations in Powys and recognises those that are leading the way to a low carbon, low waste and sustainable future. 

Businesses have a central role to play in the Net Zero Wales ambitions, said Economy Minister,  Vaughan Gething as he announced Welsh Government sponsorship for a new Excellence in Sustainability category in this year’s Powys Business Awards.

Winning a Powys Business Award last October has helped a social enterprise, which works with young people disengaged from traditional education, to build valuable business links in the county.

Through the maximization of the opportunities available to them, entrants must be able to demonstrate their business growth within the competitive marketplace in which they operate.

We are looking to recognise sole operator businesses that are developing their business/concept all on their own. These business owners have no permanent or part-time employees, however, may utilise online contractors.

This award is open to any charitable organisation or a community/social enterprise trading in Powys with a social purpose and/or a not-for-profit basis. 

Judges will be looking to give this award to an individual who has demonstrated enterprise, vision, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit either in setting up a successful new small business or successfully developing an existing business or social enterprise.    

Open to all companies of less than 10 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.