{"id":319449,"date":"2025-08-05T09:23:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/319449\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T09:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:23:11","slug":"mib-awards-announce-this-years-list-of-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/319449\/","title":{"rendered":"MIB Awards announce this years list of finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIB Awards) has announced its shortlist of finalists for 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements and diversity of independent businesses across the Liverpool City Region.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its twelfth year, the MIB Awards continue to spotlight the innovation, resilience and community spirit that define the region\u2019s independent business landscape. The winners will be revealed at a prestigious black-tie ceremony on Thursday October 16 at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, attended by more than 500 guests from across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by Morecrofts Solicitors, the MIB Awards were founded in 2013 to mark the firm\u2019s 200th anniversary. Since then, they have become a key fixture in the region\u2019s business calendar.<\/p>\n<p>Alison Lobb, managing partner at Morecrofts Solicitors, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach year, the MIB Awards uncover remarkable stories of business innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial determination. This year\u2019s finalists reflect this, from inspiring start-ups to game-changing tech innovators and community-focused CICs. We are proud to celebrate them all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Returning as headline sponsor, the Liverpool BID Company continues its long-standing support for the independent business community. Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID Company, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndependent businesses don\u2019t just contribute to our economy, they shape the character, creativity and energy of our high streets, digital spaces and communities. The MIB Awards shine a well-deserved spotlight on the businesses that make Merseyside such a dynamic place to live and work. Congratulations to all the finalists, your success enriches our entire city region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Category sponsors for the MIB Awards are: JEC Business Finance, Everton FC, Merseyrail, Forresters, ONE Knowsley, The Guide Liverpool, Bruntwood, Butterworth Spengler, B&amp;L Creative, Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Handelsbanken, DSG Accountants and FPC.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MIB-1.jpg\" alt=\"Credit: MIB Awards\" class=\"wp-image-223808\"  \/>Credit: MIB Awards<br \/>\n2025 Finalists \u2013 Merseyside Independent Business Awards:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture &amp; Tourism Business of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blackstock Market<\/li>\n<li>GoodMarket<\/li>\n<li>Hope Street Hotel<\/li>\n<li>Southport Bijou Cinema CIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Creative Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gingerhead<\/li>\n<li>Hitch Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Loud Speaker<\/li>\n<li>LoveLossDiscoBalls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Food Venue of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Castro\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Derek\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Gran Caffe<\/li>\n<li>The London Carriage Works<\/li>\n<li>The Nashville Cluck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Retailer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>92 Degrees<\/li>\n<li>Crosby Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Solo Car Sales<\/li>\n<li>ThinK Wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Start-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ben Towell Consultancy<\/li>\n<li>Castro\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Derek\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Girls on the Go<\/li>\n<li>Harker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Children-Focused Business of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evolving Mindset<\/li>\n<li>Freedom to Flourish<\/li>\n<li>Loud Speaker<\/li>\n<li>Safe Hands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community Interest Company of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apollo Active<\/li>\n<li>Inside Connections<\/li>\n<li>Southport Bijou Cinema<\/li>\n<li>Thrive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Digital &amp; Technology Business of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MICT<\/li>\n<li>MyCardium AI<\/li>\n<li>Phantom Digital<\/li>\n<li>Quirky Digital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Business Person of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joseph Stocks (Apollo Active)<\/li>\n<li>Sean Keyes (Sutcliffe)<\/li>\n<li>Adele Hollywood (Unity Lives)<\/li>\n<li>Katie Bowater (Young Entrepreneurs Club)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trades or Manufacturing Business of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DefProc Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Intre Group<\/li>\n<li>Structec (N.W)<\/li>\n<li>Trinity Logistics<\/li>\n<li>Trojan Lighting Solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Professional Services Business of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bathgate Business Finance<\/li>\n<li>MICT<\/li>\n<li>Samson Security<\/li>\n<li>Sutcliffe<\/li>\n<li>Young Entrepreneurs Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Health &amp; Wellbeing Business of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr Rez Dental<\/li>\n<li>Evolving Mindset<\/li>\n<li>Girls on the Go<\/li>\n<li>Unity Lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Employer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Black Capital Group<\/li>\n<li>Kitty\u2019s Launderette<\/li>\n<li>Structec (N.W)<\/li>\n<li>Sutcliffe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The MIB Awards continue to attract hundreds of entries each year, with finalists selected over several expert judging panels representing a range of business sectors.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mibawards.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.mibawards.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0or contact the awards team at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theguideliverpool.com\/mib-awards-announce-this-years-list-of-finalists\/mailto:mibawards@morecrofts.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mibawards@morecrofts.co.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about MIB Awards, visit their\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mibawards.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website.<\/a><br \/>\nFind out what\u2019s happening across Liverpool\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theguideliverpool.com\/category\/latest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find out what\u2019s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide.\u00a0<br \/>\nFrom the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North \u2013 visit<a href=\"https:\/\/thenorthernguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0thenorthernguide.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenorthernguideuk\/\" 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