Family-run Wongs Jewellers in Liverpool come out on top at the Merseyside Independent Business Awards – full list of winners here. Tony McDonough reports
Wongs Jewellers is Merseyside Independent Business of the Year 2024. Picture by Adam Kenrick
Liverpool’s Wongs Jewellers scooped the top accolade at the Merseyside Independent Business (MIB) Awards.
Around 500 guests at the MIBs at the Titanic Hotel saw family-run Wongs named Merseyside Independent Business of the Year 2024 and also Retailer of the Year. In all 13 awards were handed out on the night.
Winners also included Hope Street Hotel, Tech business MyCardium AI and mental health organisation Evolving Mindset. The MIBs were founded in 2013 by Morecrofts Solicitors to recognise and celebrate other independents across the city region.
Alison Lobb, managing partner at Morecrofts, said: “Independent businesses are the backbone of Merseyside’s economy, and it’s incredibly important to recognise the resilience and innovation these businesses bring to our region.
“We are thrilled to celebrate their successes, and it is incredible to see the strong community spirit which unites these diverse enterprises.”
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Headline sponsor of the MIBs was Liverpool BID Company. Announcing Wongs as the winner, director of strategic partnerships and communications, Katie Bentley, said: “Judges said this business encapsulated everything on the checklist for an amazing independent.
“Their entry demonstrated excellent client care, approachability, engaging marketing campaigns and commitment to investment in the city region.
“Judges noted that the business in question has built a recognisable brand, while remaining local and offering its clients exceptional service.”
Full list of MIBs winners:
Trades or Manufacturing Business of the Year
Sponsored by JEC Business Finance
Winner: Kimpton
Professional Services Business of the Year
Sponsored by Butterworth Spengler Insurance Group
Winner: Sutcliffe
Culture & Tourism Business of the Year
Sponsored by Merseyrail
Winner: Hope Street Hotel
Commended: Blackstock Market
Best Creative Business
Sponsored by Forresters IP
Winner: MyCardium AI
Children Focused Business of the Year
Sponsored by One Knowsley
Winner: Evolving Mindset
Commended: Forget Me Not
Retailer of the Year
Sponsored by The Guide Liverpool
Winner: Wong Jewellers
Best Start-up Business
Sponsored by Bruntwood
Winner: Unity Lives
Bar of the Year
Sponsored by Everton Stadium
Winner: Arts Bar
Food Venue of the Year
Sponsored by B&L Creative
Winner: Squash
Commended: The Watering Can
Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year
Sponsored by Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Winner: Katumba Drumming & Movement
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Handelsbanken
Winner: Caring Connections
Digital & Technology Business of the Year
Sponsored by DSG Accountants
Winner: MyCardium AI
Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by FPC
Winner: Kiera Vogel, Senate Group
Overall Merseyside Independent Business of the Year
Sponsored by The Liverpool BID Company
Winner: Wongs Jewellers
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