Businesses and community heroes in Lichfield were honoured at the 2024 Beacon Awards celebration this week.
The event, organised by Lichfield District Council, culminated at a gala celebration at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA).
The event was compered by Cllr Alex Farrell at the NMA’s Aspects conference centre.
Council leader, Cllr Doug Pullen said: “I’d like to offer huge congratulations to all of the businesses and community heroes who received awards this year.
“The contribution they make to the Lichfield District is tremendous and the Beacon Awards is an opportunity to recognise their hard work, determination and creativity.”
The award winners were as follows:
Best Start Up Business
- Winner – Insightful Beginnings
- Highly Commended – Lichfield Garden Buildings Ltd
- Commended – Luxe Nails and Beauty Academy
Best Micro Business
- Winner – Hunnypot Cottage Bakery
- Highly Commended – Adept Central Ltd
- Commended – Grace and May Home
Best Large Business
- Winner – Lichfield Garrick Theatre
- Highly Commended – Davisons Law
- Commended – Legionella and Fire Safe Services
Best Small Business
- Winner – Richard Winterton Auctioneers
- Highly Commended – Green Thumb Lichfield and Walsall
- Commended – Kind Consultancy
Customer Service Award
- Winner – Richard Winterton Auctioneers
- Highly Commended – The Listening Centre EAP Ltd
- Commended – Kembla Ltd
Tourism Business Award
- Winner – Lichfield Cathedral
- Highly Commended – Lichfield Garrick Theatre
- Commended – Lichfield Maize Maze
Hospitality Business Award
- Winner – The George Hotel, Lichfield
- Highly Commended – Le Reve Cocktail Bar
Commitment to the Environment
- Winner – Lichfield Maize Maze
- Highly Commended – Grace and May home
- Commended – RAB Consultants Ltd
LDC Recognition Award
- Winner – Hollies Guest House
- Highly Commended – Sally Wagstaff Aesthetics
- Commended – Gartmore Riding School
Community Hero
- Winner – Elaine Hutchings
- Highly Commended – Tom Penzer-Adams
- Commended – Onkar Sandhu
Charity or Social Enterprise Award
- Winner – Fun Club Hub CIO
- Highly Commended – Pathway Project
- Commended – Shenstone Community Library and Coffee Shop
Inspirational Impact Award
- Winner – Sharon McCormick
- Highly Commended – Kathy Coe.
