Longstanding Shropshire Chamber member, Shropshire Festivals, has been part of the Chamber for over 8 years. As the award-winning creative force behind the county’s flagship events, they were announced as Retail, Leisure and Hospitality finalists for the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards in 2024. They were also crowned Best Small Business in 2018, and since then they have continued to reap numerous benefits from this recognition.

Before joining the Chamber, Shropshire Festivals were looking to build a lasting profile and create truly valuable business connections. They wanted to connect with more local businesses, enriching their events and boosting attendance.

Their decision to apply for the Business Awards was driven by a desire for the recognition they deserved, and to highlight that they don’t just organise festivals - they also provide hospitality and event management consultancy services.

Since winning Best Small Business back in 2018 and becoming a finalist in 2024, Shropshire Festivals has seen their profile rise dramatically. Having a recognised award against their name has installed brand trust, leading to more businesses wanting to work with them, both in events and marketing. They gained recognition not just as festival organisers, but as a trusted business partner.

This recognition opened doors to new relationships and opportunities, including a partnership forged during the awards night after impressing other businesses.

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals said, “Being named as a finalist or winner is more than a PR opportunity, it creates an immense sense of pride within your team, knowing that your hard work has been recognised amongst the best businesses in our county.”

Shropshire Festivals encourages all businesses to apply for an award. It’s free to apply and open to businesses with an operational base in Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin, whether or not they’re Chamber members.

Beth offers this advice for applicants: “Include as much evidence as possible and remember to bring your A-game if you make it through to the in-person judging!”

To find out more about the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards, visit: https://www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk/awards/the-awards/categories

To find out more about Shropshire Festivals, visit: https://www.shropshirefestivals.co.uk/