NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Lazarus Mobility (Aspley); ProperMaid (Marsh); Environmental Defence Systems (Kirkburton)
SME OF THE YEAR: Andrew Jones Pies Ltd (Huddersfield); Swift Blinds & Curtains (Lockwood); Coopers Coffee (Bradley)
COMMUNITY AWARD: The Pink Link Ltd (Netherton); Disposables UK Group (Meltham). Temujin Restaurant (Milnsbridge)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS/TRADER OF THE YEAR: Camira Fabrics (Mirfield); Novus Sealing Ltd (Cleckheaton); The Principle Group (Waterloo)
REGENERATION AWARD: Heritage Exchange (Lindley); Sporting Pride Community Trust (Bradley Mills); Huddersfield University (Queensgate)
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR: Above and Beyond Architecture Ltd (Huddersfield); Ploughcroft Building Services Ltd (Brighouse); FMG Support (Bradley Mills)
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE AWARD: Inhouse (Huddersfield); QT Creative (Huddersfield); The Principle Group
GREEN AWARD: Camira Fabrics; Holme Valley Camping and Caravan Park (Thongsbridge); Green Building Store (Golcar)
YOUNG BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: Chris Hopkins, of Ploughcroft Building Services Ltd; Santo and Marcos Battaglia, of Battaglia Marble and Granite Ltd (Birkby)
The categories for Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year have no shortlists. The awards are “in the gift” of the judges and the winners will be announced along with the winners of the other categories at the awards night, which takes place on Thursday, November 13, at the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield
The 2008 awards will be presented on Thursday, November 13 at The Galpharm Stadium. BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration will host the event.
Tickets cost £50 plus VAT. Phone 01484 437702 for tickets.
