We’re delighted to announce that the finalists for the GMCC Excellence Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by BioPharma Dynamics, have now been revealed. This year’s shortlist shines a spotlight on the outstanding businesses and individuals across Greater Manchester who are driving innovation, championing community impact, and setting new standards of excellence.
You can now secure your tickets to the GMCC Awards Lunch at Manchester Hall on 10th October where we will be celebrating and announcing the winners - Click here to book your place
Thank you to all the entrants, this year we were blessed with a record number of entries which our judges enjoyed analysing, Congratulations to the following finalists in Alphabetical order:
Charity Business of the Year - Sponsored by Sustainable Energy First
- Destination Florida Children’s Charity
- Greater Manchester Blood bikes
- Manchester Mind
- North West Air Ambulance Charity
Community Contributor
- Brian Taylor - Grace Overseas
- Kim Rogers -SPARK Oldham
- Sharon Seville - F1rst Commercial Recruitment
Employer of the Year - Sponsored by Lomarton
- Catella APAM
- DASCO Construction Ltd
- TransPennine Trains Limited
Global Star - Sponsored by KLN
- Idem Safety Switches Ltd
- Mawdsleys Brook & Co Ltd
- Regatta Ltd
- Synergy in Trade Ltd
Growth Award - Sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University
- Beldam Crossley Limited
- Bridgewater Home Care Bolton
- Porters Care Limited
Innovator of the Year - Sponsored by Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange, University of Manchester
- Biffa Waste Services Limited
- Boom Interactive Inc
- Shield Safety Group Ltd
Large Business of the Year - Sponsored by M6toll
- Biffa Waste Services Limited
- Cormar Carpet Company
- DASCO Construction Ltd
Marketing Impact Award
- Bilfinger UK Ltd
- Launch Events NW Ltd T/A Launch NW
- SLG Agency
Medium Business of the Year
- DACI Utilities Engineering Consultancy
- Cornerstone Design & Marketing
- IN4 Group
- Duo Consulting
- p3od Ltd
- Peak Translations Ltd
- Rigby Music MCR LTD
Networker of the Year
- Emma Nash - Tuscor Lloyds Global Logistics
- Danny Williams - Next Level Consultancy Limited
- Mark Bryan - Rische Ltd
- Sharon Seville - F1rst Commercial Recruitment
People and Community Award
- Biffa Waste Services Limited
- IN4 Group
- Nybble.co.uk Limited
Skills and Talent Champion - Sponsored by Scholar School
- IN4 Group
- Onepoint Consulting Ltd
- Wiseup Networks
Small Business of the Year - Sponsored by YRH Finance
- Apex Computing Services Ltd
- Eight Engines Ltd
- Lee Spring Limited
- Smith Goodfellow Ltd
Start-up of the Year
- Altocrest Advisory Limited
- AutoWatt
- Stree Seva CIC
Super Connector of the Year
- Annie Platts - GM Business Growth Hub
- Kerrie Walton - SUMMIT – South Manchester
- Sharon Seville - F1rst Commercial Recruitment
Sustainability Solution of the Year - Sponsored by Wild Thang
- Biffa Waste Services Limited
- TSK Group
- VPS UK
Click here to see our GMCC Excellence Awards 2025 judging panel