More than 50 South Wales businesses and organisations and 16 business people are finalists in the prestigious Zokit Business Awards 2019.
The awards will be presented during a Gala Lunch at the Zokit Springconf, on May 16 at Cardiff City Stadium.
The event, which has become a popular highlight of the business calendar, also features inspiring and informative talks, networking and an expo area, and 500 business owners and directors are expected to attend to make connections and grow their businesses.
Wales rugby star and entrepreneur Alix Popham, who won 33 caps for his country and played high-level rugby at Newport, the Scarlets, Leeds Tykes, and Brive, will take part in a Q&A about his life in rugby and business:“The Inner Game of Success: Playing at the Highest Level”.
The charity partner at the event will be Cancer Research Wales.
There are also meetups for property professionals and veterans in business.
Finalists include HR businesses, cleaning companies, charities, financial services businesses, IT specialists, business support companies, a café, and a brewery.
Zokit is a community of business owners which stretches across South Wales, from Swansea to Chepstow.
It has more than 300 members and associate members in a range of sectors – from health and wellbeing and business services to digital marketing and training.
Alongside its South Wales-wide events such as the Zokit BizFest Expo in October and Beaujolais Day networking in November, Zokit hosts local networking sessions in Cardiff, Bridgend, and the Vale of Glamorgan.
It also provides training and development services to businesses of all sizes.
The Finalists
Business Evolution
Sponsored by Mitchell Meredith
Castle Gallois Properties
DKnine Fitness
CWL Media
Maid to Help Cleaning Specialists
Amber Energy
The Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
HR Dept
Jessica Draws Media Ltd
Beton Bauen
Wasser Work
Challenge Wales
Customer Focus
Sponsored by Insight6
HRDept
CWL Media
Penguin Wealth
Maid to Help Cleaning Specialists
Tech-Wales ltd
Team Metalogic
Cwtchy House
Save Money With Us
Charles Derby Financial Services Ltd
Breakthrough Brand
Sponsored by Marketing without the BS
Traffic Jam Media
Crafty Devil Brewing Company
Dreams and Wishes Charity
Treen Coward Associates
Treefrog Design
Maverick Communication
Tropic By Rosie
Skyhawk Global
Innovation
Sponosored by Forte Web Solutions
Cloves Dental Care
Hub XV
Family Crosspoint Ltd
Insurgo Media Services
Ripple Living
Castle Gallois Properties
Startup Spark
Sponsored by Assurance Accountancy
Unpretentious Cafe
The Kitchen Bureau
Castle Gallois Properties
Proactive First Aid Solutions Ltd
Twale Cuisine
Adventure Digital Ltd
LCVA Services
Starrd Solutions Ltd
Inspiring Leader
Sponsored by Leading Confidently
Angela Hughes – The Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
Wendy Hobbs – Dreams and Wishes Charity
Joy Ogeh-Hutfield – Joy Transformation
Young Entrepreneur
Sponsored by Ajuda
Abz Tahar Assurance Accountancy Ltd
Peter Marezana Unpretentious Cafe
Samantha Howells Maid to Help Cleaning Specialists
Cara Moss Maid to Help Cleaning Specialists
Alix Charles Alix Digital
Katie Hughes Sure Safety Consultancy
Trystan Davies Proactive First Aid Solutions Ltd
Jon Wright Adventure Digital Ltd
Neil Challenger Challenger Design
Environmental Excellence
Sponsored by Penarth Management
Ripple Living
Archer & Brooks Ltd
Insurgo Media Services
Skyhawk Global
Challenge Wales
UMT Upcycling & MobilityTraining
Business Author
Sponsored by Wordcatcher Publishing
Gravit-e
Morgan Online Marketing
Up Write
Starrd Solutions Ltd
Engaging Speaker
Sponsored by Maverick Communication
Alix Charles – Alix Digital
Marina Hauer – Apricity Studio
David Davies – The Core Asset
Joy Ogeh-Hutfield – Joy Transformation
Lifetime Achievement
Sponsored by Robertsons Solicitors
This will be announced on the day
Personal Development
Sponsored by Dr Bridget
Campanile Hotel Cardiff
Challenge Wales
Joy Transformation
Wellness at Work
Sponsored by Workwell Therapy
Effective HRM
Cloves Dental Care
DKnine Fitness
Winning Legacy
Sponsored by Cobalt HR
The Autism Directory
Effective HRM
Office Om
Ajuda
Purple Shoots Business Lending
All the finalists will be entered into a Business of the Year category and all will also be considered for the Judges' Picks Notable Business awards, sponsored by Words You Can Use.
More about the event can be found at Zokit.co.uk/springconf, by phoning 02921 111 232, or emailing [email protected].
