THE great and good of Trafford’s business community have been honoured at the glittering Altrincham and Sale Chamber Business Awards.

The prestigious award ceremony, which was hosted by Darren Proctor, took place at the Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham on Thursday, October 19.

The ceremony saw 10 businesses take top honours, with two runners-up in each category. 

The event is sponsored by Turkish Airlines and held in association with the Sale and Altrincham Messenger.

The Altrincham and Sale Chamber of Commerce was established in 1909 and continues to represent the interests of businesses within the South Trafford area.

The 2017 Altrincham and Sale Business Awards Winners are:

Small Business of the Year Sponsored by Slater Heelis LLP.

Winner: Meandmymates.com.

Joint 2nd place: Altrincham HQ and AZ tiger HR.

Start Up Business of the Year Sponsored by Sale and Altrincham Messenger.

Winner: Matt Fox Physio.

2nd place: Find and Be Found.

Retailer of the Year: Sponsored by Handelsbanken.

Winner: Diadem Jewellery.

2nd place: Idaho.

Property Team of the Year: Sponsored by Together.

Winner: Helpful Home.

2nd place: Blackstone Solicitors.

Young Apprentice of the Year: Sponsored by Trafford College

Winner: Olivia Parkes.

Joint 2nd place: Victoria Kitson and Tom Linaker.

Provider of Professional Services: Sponsored by Informed Solutions.

Winner: HR Dept (Trafford and Warrington).

2nd place: Exclusec Security Solutions.

Leisure & Tourism: Sponsored by Turkish Airlines.

Winner: Cresta World Travel.

Joint 2nd place: Altrincham Unlimited and Trafford Sound.

Charity of the Year: Sponsored by MLP Law.

Winner: Maggie’s Manchester.

2nd place: FOP Friends.

Customer Service of the Year: Sponsored by Bluebird Care Trafford.

Winner: Minime Marketing and PR Consultancy.

2nd place: Essence.

Business of the Year: Sponsored by Trafford Council.

Winner: Informed Solutions.

2nd place: Holt Business Solutions.