Voting has now opened for The People’s Choice at this year’s Doncaster Business Awards, with over 50 finalists in the running.
The category gives Doncaster residents a chance to decide who they think ought to be crowned as Doncaster’s best overall company for 2023. While the rest of the accolades at the Business Awards all undergo a rigorous judging process, The People’s Choice will be determined through a public ballot.
The competition sees major corporations going up against SMEs, innovative green organisations, new start-ups, education providers, sole traders and even charities. This is because the shortlist here is comprised of the accumulated finalists from every single other category at the Business Awards and, as such, there is an extremely diverse line-up to choose from.
Businesses have until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday the 15th of October to cast their votes and can make an informed selection by looking at the nominees on the Doncaster Chamber website.
Jade Dyer, Business Director at Doncaster Chamber, said: “The awards always prove to be a highlight in the local calendar, shining a spotlight on our city’s best and brightest. Yet we are always looking for new ways to grow and improve the ceremony.
“Although we are very proud of the thoroughness and integrity of our existing judging process — and how it ensures that deserving winners are recognised year after year — we thought that it was only right that the business community itself gets to have a say in who takes home a trophy. That’s why we have decided to introduce The People’s Choice Award for 2023.
“There are over 50 finalists in the running here and we are pleased that they epitomise the incredible diversity of our business community, with organisations of all different sizes and from across different sectors making up the shortlist. It’s important that we have a lot of votes coming in to ensure that the process is as democratic as possible, and that it truly represents what our local community thinks. I would therefore urge every business — regardless of whether they are in contention for any of the awards — to have a good look at the nominees and help us pick a winner.”
As the headline sponsor for The Doncaster Business Awards as a whole, Yorkshire Wildlife Park will be presenting the People’s Trophy prize at the ceremony. CEO John Minio said: “This is a great initiative to involve the business community as part of the awards. I can’t wait to see who will be receiving the prize on the night as there as so many great businesses in Doncaster.”
