Last night the Newcastle-under-Lyme business community came together to celebrate business excellence at the LoveNUL Business Awards 2024.
Following a public nomination and voting process, Newcastle-under-Lyme BID proudly announced the winners at an awards ceremony held on Thursday 24th Octobers, at the Denise Coates Foundation Building, Keele University.
The event, attended by an audience of 170 included shortlisted businesses, partner organisations, sponsors, and key figures from the local business scene. The evening was hosted by BID Co-Chair Jane Tunnicliff, Group Head of Employer Engagement & Training at NSCG Newcastle College, who presented awards across 14 categories.
The evenings celebrations were opened by Stoke-on-Trent’s newly announced Poet Laureate, Nick Degg.
Jane Tunnicliff said:
“I was delighted to host the LoveNUL Business Awards at the Denise Coates Foundation Building this year. Bringing so many businesses together is a great opportunity to shine a light on the incredible businesses we have in our local area. It’s a privilege to work alongside such a passionate and thriving community who Love NUL and I look forward to seeing these businesses continue to grow and prosper.”
With 11 publicly voted for categories and 3 judges choice awards, businesses were honoured across a wide range of categories and included The Hair House (New Business of the Year Award), Hollies Haberdashery (Independent Business of the Year), STOCK by FEASTED (Restaurant of the Year) and Community Junction (LoveNUL Community Champion).
The event also saw Henry Cheadle of Cheadle’s Butchers receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. For four generations, the Cheadle’s have traded in Newcastle-under-Lyme since 1919 until earlier this year when Henry stepped into a well deserved retirement.
Jane said: “It’s impossible to imagine how many Sunday dinners, BBQs and Christmases have been made special with Cheadles produce over the years. Their family business was more than just a shop, it was a cherished part of our town. We want to take this moment to thank Henry for his decades of service.”
Charlotte Pearce, Newcastle-under-Lyme BID Manager says
“We’re thrilled to have unveiled the winners of this year’s LoveNUL Business Awards and it’s fantastic to see both long established businesses and new faces take home awards. This celebration is not just about recognising the winners but also highlighting the diversity of businesses that continues to enrich our town. As a BID, we couldn’t be prouder to showcase their remarkable contributions and bring those businesses together for an evening of celebration.”
In addition to recognising local business excellence, the night featured presentations from Keele University, the headline sponsor, who shared exciting details of their Keele in Town, set to be established on the Ironmarket later this year.
Representatives from other award sponsors, including Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce , KMF Group and New Vic Theatre were also present to offer their support to the local business community.
2024 Winners List:
Beauty & Personal Care Business of the Year Award
The Hair House
Bar/Night Time Venue
Cappello Lounge
Cafe of the Year Award
Piccoloco
Classic Pub of the Year Award
Little Vic
Independent Business of the Year Award
Hollie’s Haberdashery
Market Trader of the Year Award
San’s Funky Kitchen
New Business of the Year Award
The Hair House
Professional Services Award Award
Saferhand Care Solutions Ltd
Retailer of the Year Award
Dougie Mac
Restaurant of the Year
STOCK by FEASTED
Visitor Attraction of the Year
Brampton Museum
LoveNUL Community Champion of the Year
Community Junction Cafe
Young Person of the Year
Loui’s Kitchen
Lifetime Achievement Award
Henry Cheadle
