Finalists announced for the CBAs 2023
As marketing partner and sponsors of the New Business Category in the Cherwell Business Awards (CBAs) 2023, we are delighted to name our three finalists:
The CBAs recognises the hard work, dedication, and success of businesses across 11 categories.The level of entries surpassed all expectations, showcasing exceptional quality and talent across all categories. The finalists were meticulously chosen by a distinguished panel of judges, consisting of industry experts and influential business leaders representing our esteemed sponsors. The selection process involved thorough evaluation of the applications, in-depth interviews with the organisations, and a collective judging meeting held on July 6, 2023 at Kärcher .
Marie Parkinson, Director of OJI Marketing, said:
“It is a real pleasure to be involved in the CBAs 2023. The calibre of businesses that entered the New Business category was very high and it was refreshing and inspiring to see the different approaches each of them adopted and the success they have achieved. We are very much looking forward to the Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony in September.”
Finalists across the other categories include:
The Bicester Village – Charity and Community Award
- Nai’s House CIO
- Dementia Active
- Forget Me Not
The Bicester Vision and Wednesday Business Club – Small Business Award
- Bicester Wills
- Oxford Duplication Centre
- Point of Difference Workspace
The Ellacotts – Business Person of the Year Award
- Katie Roberts – The Just Dance Company
- Dr Samantha Decombel – FitnessGenes
- Christopher Hall – Hall Personal Training
The High Spec Composites – Engineering Excellence Award
- The Little Car Company
- PhysicsX
- BAMD
The Kärcher – Young Business person of the Year Award
- Nairne Barker – Abingdon and Witney College
- Sam Hudson – BAMD
- Amber Buonsenso – The Evergreen Agency
The Nicholsons – Sustainable Business Award
- Cherwell Collective, CIC
- Darcica Logistics
- Ace Training and Consultancy
The Oxford Technology Park – Innovation Award
- FitnessGenes
- The Little Car Company
- Ethos Technology
The OJI Marketing – New Business Award
- Monty’s Burger Bar
- Darcica Logistics
- Heyford Bike Shop
The SE Solicitors – Large Business Award
- Ethos Technology
- British Bakels
- Tugo Food Systems
The Wild Property Consultancy – Town Centre Award
- Banbury Town Council
- Banbury Sewing Centre
- Lock 29
The Engineering Trust – Apprentice Employer of the Year Award
- JDE
- Specsavers Kidlington
- Whitley Stimpson
Norbar Torque Tools is sponsor of the Overall Winner Award 2023 and will be judging from the shortlisted finalists. The Cherwell District Council, since 2017 has been the Headline Sponsor, pledging its support for the awards and encouraging the success of Cherwell’s local economy.
The winners of each category will be unveiled at the highly anticipated Cherwell Business Awards Gala Dinner, taking place on Friday 8 September at The Chesterton Hotel in Bicester. The Gala Dinner promises to be a spectacular evening of celebration, networking, and recognition, attended by business leaders and esteemed guests from the Cherwell region.
Join us in celebrating the success and excellence of our remarkable local businesses at this prestigious event.
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased via Eventbrite.