Bondholders shortlisted for regional business awards

A number of Marketing Derby Bondholders have been shortlisted for awards recognising the finest companies and individuals in the region.

The finalists for the East Midlands Business of the Year Awards 2026, organised by TheBusinessDesk, have recently been announced.

Morley Hayes is up for the Sustainability Award, while its joint managing director Andrew Allsop is a finalist in the Chief Executive of the Year category.

Champions Speakers, part of Champions (UK) plc, is also up for a brace of awards – International Trade and Family Business.

Finally, BB&J Commercial will be vying for honours in the Property category.

Sam Metcalf, editor of TheBusinessDesk in the East Midlands, said: “The standard for our Business of the Year Awards was extremely high once again, and I’d like to thank our judges for their time, knowledge and good humour during the session to choose our shortlist.

“I’d also like to congratulate every company and business leader on the shortlist.”

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Nottingham on 15 October.