It has just been announced that John Watt & Son are a finalist for the People's Choice Category of the North West Family Business Awards 2024.
John Watt & Son beat strong competition with a record number of family businesses entering the awards from across the North West region.
This year’s event will be held at Bolton Football Stadium, co-hosted by Dave Clarkson and Sue Howorth of The Family Business Community, alongside renowned food and drink writer, and presenter Nigel Barden, and will take place on Friday 10th May 2024. Voting closes midday 7th May – vote HERE
“We are delighted to have been nominated and to receive independent recognition for all the hard work that is put in by ourselves and our wonderful employees,” said Peter Johnston, Director of John Watt & Son.
“Having taken over the business nine years ago we are over the moon to have been nominated. John Watt & Son has been in the heart of Carlisle since 1865 and we continue to strengthen our relationships within the community,” said Carol Johnston, Director of John Watt & Son.
“I am so proud to be part of our family business and to receive this nomination, it is testament for all the hard work that is put in from everyone who works at John Watt & Son!” said Naomi Johnston, Director of John Watt & Son.
Co-Founder and Director of North West Family Business Awards, Sue Howorth said: “With another year of increased entries we have been working with our 23 judges which are representing all 5 counties of the North West, and we know they have had extremely difficult decisions to make. Our finalists should be extremely proud of themselves for being recognised in this years shortlist.”
Co-director, Dave Clarkson said: "A huge thank you to everyone who has invested time filling in their application forms. We’ve been absolutely blown away by the strength and diversity and attention to detail in the applications.”
Sue Baguley from Siemens UK, and who were the hosts of the Judging Day, said: “The number and quality of applications from across the North West region has been outstanding, the businesses are clearly proud to be family businesses and the detail in many of the entries has demonstrated that they are very progressive and innovative.”
Fellow judge, Tom Mathew, Group Commercial Director of Dunsters Farm, said: “As always, it was fantastic to hear the stories of the resilient and ambitious businesspeople working in family-run businesses across the region. The judging day is an opportunity for me to contribute to the vibrant family business community but also to go away inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by the applicants.”
The finalists will now receive a visit from our specially selected panel of judges from across the region before the judges make their final decisions. The winners will be announced at a vibrant and entertaining awards celebration on Friday 10th May.
Vote for John Watt & Son now HERE!
