THE best businesses in Altrincham and Sale have been honoured at a prestigious awards show.

Hosted by Altrincham and Sale Chamber of Commerce, the 2018 Business Awards toasted businesses and individuals who who have excelled in their industry this year.

Over 100 local business leaders gathered at the Best Western Cresta Court hotel on Thursday, October 11 for the seventh annual award ceremony, hosted by radio DJ Darren Proctor.

Like any good awards show, their were some surprise wins and touching moments as the business community recognised the efforts and accomplishments of their peers.

Scooping both Small Business of The Year and Business of The Year was Sale business PC Express.

The Square Shopping Centre in Sale, at the heart of Sale's regeneration, took the award for Contribution to Sale, with the Best Western Cresta Court being honoured for their Contribution to Altrincham.

But the highlight of the night was the prentation of a special award for the Chamber's very own Vice President for Sale, Christine Stout, who has served with the Chamber for 22 years.

Altrincham & Sale Chamber CEO, Sue Aldridge, said: “It was a fantastic evening and a fitting tribute to the great businesses we have in Altrincham and Sale.

“The judges had an incredibly hard time deciding on the winners, as they were overwhelmed with the amount of talented individuals and businesses on our doorstep.”

The event was sponsored by Turkish Airlines who gave away two return business-class flights to travel anywhere in their vast network, and was held in association with The Messenger.

Proceeds from the raffle went to runners-up in the Charity of the Year category Prevent Breast Cancer.

Results:

Small Business of the Year - Winner: PC Express

- Runner-up: DJM Dairies

Start Up Business - Winner: The Hideaway

- Runner-up: Blissed out Babies

Property Team - Winner: City Branch

- Runner-up: Myerson Solicitor

Provider of Professional Services - Winner: Find and be Found

- Runner-up: Spectra Safety

Restaurant/Bar of the Year - Winner: Tre Ciccio

- Runner-up: Cowtown Grill

Leisure & Tourism - Winner: Mid Cheshire Community Rail

- Runner-up: Hale Barns Events

Young Apprentice of the year - Winner: Liam Gilmore

- Runner-up: Emma Coates

Charity of the Year - Winner: CAFT

- Runner-up: Prevent Breast Cancer

PR & Media Company of the Year - Winner: JWC PR

- Runner-up: R M S

Contribution to Altrincham - Winner: Cresta Court Hotel

- Runner-up: Altrincham Today

Contribution to Sale - Winner: The Square Shopping Centre

- Runner-up: Sale FC Rugby Club

Business of the Year - Winner: PC Express

- Runner-up: Corner House Design & Print