The Midlands Family Business Awards team is delighted to announce the shortlists for each of the ten categories in the 2011 Awards.
With a record number of high quality entries across all categories, the judges spent many hours assessing, scoring and discussing the submissions. Entries were received from across the length and breadth of the Midlands, from family businesses with heritage stretching back ten generations through to those just starting out in business.
Co-ordinating the judging process was Wilsons' CEO, Annabel Prow:
'Both the volume and quality of this year's entries ensured that the judges had a busy September deciding on the top five for each category. Our rigorous scoring system was combined with some very healthy debate and we are delighted to see such a strong selection of Midlands family businesses represented in the shortlists. We wish them every success in the interview round.'
The winner and two runners-up in each category will be announced at the awards ceremony in Birmingham on 17 November. For information on tickets please contact Wilsons' marketing manager Ped Briggs.
