Business leaders and finalists gathered last night for pre-awards networking in Bury St Edmunds.
The event was a first for the Bury Free Press Business Awards, bringing together organisers, those in line for the 13 awards and sponsors in a special drinks and canapes event at Edmunds Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds.
The business awards themselves take place next Friday at The Apex - when ITV News Anglia anchor Becky Jago will hand out gongs to winners at a black tie gala evening.
Finalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard Marsham
Awards will be handed out across categories including lifetime achievement, business of the year, innovation and business leader of the year. The awards are supported by a host of sponsors, with development company Jaynic once again being principal supporter.
Jonathan Tewson, the Bury Free Press head of awards and events, welcomed everyone to the event and wished supporters and finalists good luck for Friday’s gala night.
Food and drink, prepped and served by students from the college under the guidance of culinary arts academy operations manager Claire Waterson, was enjoyed by guests and sponsored by Thomas Ridley Foodservice.
Finalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamThomas Ridley's group sales controller Carly Redington welcomes guests to the eventFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamAlex Till, Menta CEO, with the college's Phil Stittle and @INC's Suzanne BanksFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamClaire Waterson welcomes guests to the eventJaynic boss Nic Rumsey, West Suffolk Council leader Cliff Waterman and college CEO Nikos SavvasFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamMark Cordell, BID CEO, enjoys the food prepped and served by college studentsarc Shopping Centre manager Alan Hassell represented his groupFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamCollege students served drinks at the eventFinalists and sponsors enjoy the Bury Free Press Business Awards Networking Event held at Edmunds restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Pic - Richard MarshamKirsty Wright and Phil Stittle talk about the awardsHead of events and awards Jonathan TewsonGuests were treated to a pianist on the evening
Sponsors of the 2024 awards are Jaynic (headline sponsor) together with Treatt, Greene & Greene Solicitors, West Suffolk Council, Whitings Chartered Accountants, Menta, @INC, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, arc Shopping Centre, West Suffolk College, Thomas Ridley Foodservice, WS Training and Our Bury St Edmunds.
