The Star Small Business Awards - 'Brilliance as usual' as winners' ceremony makes a return
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Thirteen talented business stars were honoured at the extra-special event - the first since the pandemic.
Whirlowbrook Hall rang with applause as they were announced and invited on stage by editor Nancy Fielder, guests and sponsors.
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Hide AdThe awards may have been forced to take a year out, but the shortlist showed commitment, drive and will to succeed were as strong as ever.
![Winners of The Star Small Business Awards 2021, pictured at Whirlow Brook Hall.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMyMThiMTBhLWNiMmQtNDgxZC1hMTk4LWY2NDJkNGY3ODdiYzo1ZTU1NjFkZC1mZWFiLTRjMDktODViOS05YmI3NTNjYWVmZWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
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And the excitement of a return to in-person celebrations capped a memorable contest.
It was headlined by Business Sheffield - part of Sheffield City Council - and supported by Future Life Wealth Management, Banner Jones Solicitors, Launchpad, Finance for Enterprise and The Business & IP Centre Sheffield.
The judges were Yvonne Asquith, Jillian Thomas and Rachael Flintoft, who had the difficult task of reading through the many entries this year.
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![Gerry Arcari, Sarah Briggs, Jamie Griggs, Laura Cutress and Stefanie Champagne](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZmZDRjOTA2LWU4OWMtNDNjMy1iNTY1LTQ5ZGRiN2UyNTVjNzphZTRmOWFiNy1kYmNmLTRhZGMtYjUwMi01ZWQ2MWFlNjRkMzA=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
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THE WINNERS
Innovation - The Curve
Manufacturing & Construction - Poly Group of Companies
Social Responsibility - Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens
![Rachael Flintoft and Abigail Capeling.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY0MDdjMDNkLWQ1NTEtNDMzYy1hM2ViLTk1YmYwZjQ0NTYyMzphMGExZDYyYi0yNDY5LTQ1Y2ItODIyYS1mMWRjMmQ2MzQ0NmE=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
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People Development & Training - Plan.Grow.Do
Growth in Adversity - Let’s Verbalise
Environmental Impact - All Seasons Interiors
New Business of the Year - The Suited Baker
![Nancy Fielder, Clare and Tim Nye, Jill Thomas and David Walsh at the awards ceremony.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjYxNWMwZGUwLWYxNjMtNDQ3ZC04OWI3LTFkNTk3MmM2MWZjMjpiNzg5MDdlMi05NmZiLTQ3OGEtODYyYy05Mjk0YzVjNWY1NmU=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
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Professional Services - Unravel Support Ltd
Customer Service - James Retail
Entrepreneur - Debbie Whitehead, Clear Quality Limited
Retailer of the Year - Miss Samantha’s Vintage
Hospitality - Marmadukes
Family Business - Roses The Bakers
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Thank you. Nancy Fielder, editor.
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