Top businesses, individuals and community projects from across Sunderland were recognised last week at the inaugural Amazing Wearside Awards.
The awards, which were designed to recognise and reward the hard work of people in Sunderland, took place at up-and-coming music venue The Point.
Organised by The Konect Group in conjunction with the Sunderland Business Network, the night saw nine businesses, individuals and community projects honoured for their work including awards for social enterprise of the year, business entrepreneur of the year and community project of the year.
Chief Executive of The Konect Group, Gavin Brown, said: “Sunderland has an amazing community spirit and an ever-growing business landscape and it’s important that we recognise the amount of work people here are doing to put the city on the map.
“Over the last few years in particular, Sunderland has undergone a huge transformation and these awards will help to recognise the people who contributed to that.”
The winners list is as follows:
Social Enterprise of the Year – The Funky Indian Stars on Earth Programme
Social Entreprenur of the Year – James Precopis – Sunderland Now
Large Business of the Year – The Shore Leisure Group
Small Business of the Year – Elliott Westland Insurance
Business Ambassador of the Year – Ken Dunbar – Sunderland BID
Community Project of the Year – Project Choice
Community Ambassador of the Year – Kirsty McGurrell – 4Louis Charity
Charity Event of the Year – Grace House
City Champion – Harry Collinson
To find out more about the awards, please visit getkonect.com/wearside-celebrates-amazing, email events@getkonect.com or call 07812 096 701.
