The Chamber has announced the shortlist for the awards event, celebrating Black Country businesses, after receiving more than 150 entries from companies across the Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton region.
This year’s awards celebrate the theme ‘Making History Every Day’ and recognise outstanding achievement across 12 categories.
The finalists will be celebrated at a black-tie ceremony on November 20 at the University of Wolverhampton venue, The Halls. The university is also the headline sponsor of the 2025 awards.
Training provider Juniper Training has secured the most finalist positions with four nominations, followed by several organisations with two finalist places each including Compton Care, Wolves Foundation, BlackRook Academy, InPower Academy CIC, NICS Wellbeing CIC, Union Fasteners and In-Comm Training and Business Services Ltd.
Black Country Chamber of Commerce chief executive Sarah Moorhouse thanked all the businesses for entering in what she said was a ‘highly competitive’ year.
She said: “We received around 150 inspiring submissions this year, highlighting the breadth of innovation, determination and talent we have across our region.
“Our finalists truly embody this year’s theme of ‘Making History Every Day’ through their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Black Country business landscape.
“The flagship award of Business of the Year will also be named on the night and chosen from this list of finalists. Congratulations to all of our shortlisted companies.”
The full list of 2025 finalists:
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Black Country Future Star, in partnership with GTG Training Academy & Conference Centre (West Midlands): ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, Juniper Training, Pertemps, Unyte Academy Ltd, YMCA Black Country Group
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Business in Schools, in partnership with BlackRook Academy: HMB Training Services, In-Comm Training & Business Services Ltd, InPower Academy CIC, LD Training, Wolves Foundation
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Business in the Community, in partnership with NIS Group: Ark Training Social Care Consultancy Ltd, BlackRook Academy, Compton Care, The Link (Walsall College), Wolves Foundation
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Employee of the Year,(partnership opportunity available): Eighty3 Design Ltd, Juniper Training (two finalists), Top Tubes Ltd, West Midlands House
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Employer of the Year, in partnership with The Sandwell Colleges : Elemental Consulting Group, Halesowen College, Higgs LLP, Juniper Training, Pallet-Track Ltd
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Family Business of the Year, in partnership with Forkers Ltd: In-Comm Training & Business Services Ltd, Lawrence Cleaning Solutions Ltd, Robert Hopkins Environmental Services Limited, T.C.Morris, Weatherite Group
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International Trade, in partnership with KMB Shipping Group: Bowers & Jones, JJX Logistics, RunFlat International Ltd, Simworx Limited, Union Fasteners
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Manufacturing Champion, in partnership with Freeths: Fortress Safety, Frameclad, Isaac H Grainger and Son Ltd, Top Tubes Ltd, Union Fasteners
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Not for Profit, (partnership opportunity available): Compton Care, InPower Academy CIC, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, NICS Wellbeing CIC, The Way Youth Zone
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Professional Service Business of the Year, in partnership with UKO Serviced Offices (Castlemill): Acorn Support Limited, ConsuLT PR & Marketing Limited, Nant Ltd, Spotlight Accounting Limited, TPSquared
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Start up of the Year, in partnership with mfg Solicitors: Body Mind Collective CIC, Breakwells Coatings and Paints Limited, Bridgewater Home Care Sandwell, Helix Education Hub Ltd, NICS Wellbeing CIC
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Sustainability, Technology and Innovation, in partnership with Halesowen College: BlackRook Academy, Coinadrink Limited, Dachser, Elemental Consulting Group, iBiotech
Sarah added: “As the leading business support organisation for firms in the region, the Chamber stages the awards not only to celebrate the best of the Black Country, but also to give a platform for businesses looking to grow, connect and be part of a thriving network.
“The winners of these awards will also be part of our new ‘Bostin’ Black Country Business’ campaign, which shines a light on how our region makes a vital contribution to UK plc.”
Tickets for the event are priced from £135 each, which includes a three-course dinner, entertainment and the opportunity to network with the Black Country’s leading businesses.
They are available from September 15 on the Chamber’s website www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk.
