23 Jan 2020
The Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards Launch took place on January 23rd at the beautiful and historic Hatfield House. With over 100 members, guests and sponsors in attendance including our CEO Nicole Sadd, the evening was a fantastic way to officially open the 2020 Awards.
Delegates had the opportunity to speak with a number of the 2020 Category Sponsors during the networking and exhibition. During the evening, delegates heard from the sponsor of the Education in Employment Award; Penny Carey, Dean of Hertfordshire Law School. As well as past winners and sponsors: Silvia Vitiello, Moore Kingston Smith; Madeleine Lewis, Silent Sentinel; and Martin Barrett, Sonovision.
The 2020 Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards Sponsors

This year we are delighted to have dual Headline Sponsors for the Awards: Hillier Hopkins and SA Law. During the Launch we heard from Neil Cundale, Principal, Hillier Hopkins:
“We’re delighted to be a headline sponsor for the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards for a fourth year. The awards are free to enter, so there is no cost to your business other than your time – and with so many potential benefits, I would say to those thinking about entering – go for it! My tip would be to make sure you clearly demonstrate what sets your business apart, showcasing the innovative and unique contributions your business is making in the County.”
The Awards entries are open to all and everyone and anyone is in with a chance of winning. There are 20 categories to enter, including the brand new Year of Culture Award for 2020.

The Inspiring Herts Awards Categories:
- Business of the Year North Herts – sponsored by Stevenage Borough council
- Business of the Year East Herts – sponsored by Longmores Solicitors
- Business of the Year West Herts – sponsored by Porsche Centre Hatfield
- Business of the Year South Herts – sponsored by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
- Business of the Year Small to Medium – sponsored by Chasebridge Wealth Management
- Business of the Year Medium to Large – sponsored by Mobile Account Solutions
- Best use of Technology – sponsored by IT Builder
- Community Champion – sponsored by Ocado Group
- Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year – currently available for Sponsorship
- Education in Employment – sponsored by the University of Hertfordshire Law School
- Entrepreneur of the Year – sponsored by Rothamsted Enterprises
- Excellence in Customer Commitment – sponsored by Austin’s Family Funeral Directors
- Excellence in People Development – sponsored by Spaces.
- Export Business of the Year – sponsored by Chapman Ventilation
- Family Business of the Year – sponsored by Ashbourne Insurance Services
- Most Promising New Business – sponsored by Barclays Bank
- Property and Construction Project of the Year – sponsored by Dobsons
- The Green Award – sponsored by Borough of Broxbourne
- Workplace Wellbeing Award – sponsored by VolkerWessels UK
- Year of Culture Award – sponsored by Signature Senior Living
Entries remain open until 3pm on March 6th 2020, judging will commence the week of March 23rd, and finalists will be announced from April 6th. Best of luck!
For more information regarding these awards visit www.hertschamber.com/inspiring-hertfordshire-awards-2019
