OrderWise, the Lincolnshire-based business management software company has been crowned Midlands Family Business of the Year 2017. Founded in 1991 by MD David Hallam, OrderWise is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading suppliers of dedicated stock management software for business.
The company was announced winner at a glittering black-tie ceremony at The Velodrome, Derby Arena on Thursday a fortnight ago attended by 300 guests including all this year’s finalists across the Awards’ ten categories, their sponsors, supporters, and independent judges.
Sanj Kumar of NK Motors Derby won Highly Commended in the Director of the Year category. All forty-three finalists were automatically entered in to the People’s Choice Award sponsored by Streets Chartered Accountants – which saw them face the public vote. The overall winner was River Canal Rescue.
The Awards, now in their eighth year, are the only independent not-for-profit Awards for family businesses in the Midlands, and raise funds for charities supporting families and young people.
The Awards are run by third generation family business The Wilson Organisation. Its MD Charlotte Perkins, said: “As the region’s only independent initiative to recognise and showcase the work and achievements of family businesses, yet again all the winners and finalists prove the vitality of the Midlands’ family business sector and its significant contribution to the region’s economy.”
Do you own or run a family business and happen to be from a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or BAME, background? Then consider entering for the next round. It’s free to enter. For the full list of winners, pictured, visit: www.familybusinessawards.co.uk
