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Hey Wakefield – we can’t wait to see you on the 7th November!!
Ticket sales are closed and the Finalists have now been announced for the 2024 Wakefield Business Awards. You can view them HERE.
Here’s everything you need to know about attending the Wakefield Business Awards…
Ticket sales are now closed for 2024. We will welcome 395 attendees!
We’re planning a night to remember at Tileyard North starting with a drinks reception sponsored by Pure Purchasing Consultants, an instant photograph for each attendee sponsored by Handelsbanken, followed by a stunning 3 course meal lovingly designed by Chef Shaun Mounsey at CREATE.
There’ll be some amazing entertainment too! Prepare to be wowed by Gareth Taylor. Since forming ‘Bulsara and His Queenies’ in 2016 Gareth has headlined The Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party in Montreux, Switzerland THREE times. He has now moved on to become the lead singer of the biggest Queen band in the world and has just returned from a sold out second European Tour. Castleford born and bred; Gareth is renowned for his uncanny vocal similarity to Freddie Mercury. There are no gimmicks or yellow jackets, just Gareth and his own unique style.
Our host for the evening will be the amazingly entertaining Dixie, co-host of Heart Yorkshire’s drive time show.
Welcome Drinks Reception
You will be greeted by a selection of welcome drinks on arrival courtesy of Pure Purchasing Consultants Ltd.
You can preview the awards programme here – there will also be some paper versions of this on your table for you to take away.
Golden Envelopes!
For just £10, you will be able to purchase a golden envelope, payable by cash or card, and uncover a thrilling surprise inside. Each envelope holds a slip of paper that could reveal you as the lucky winner of one of five bottles of Moet Champagne or a bottle of spirits of your choice from our dazzling prize table. The excitement doesn’t stop there—your participation helps support We Are Wakefield Ltd in their mission to uplift local businesses and organisations, and also benefits the Charity of the Year, to be announced on the night. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to win big and make a difference! Join the fun and grab your golden envelope! 🎉🍾✨
Attending the event FAQs:
WHERE?
The event will be held at Tileyard North, Wakefield. You will enter the venue via the Vinyl Cafe situated in the main courtyard.
PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The nearest car parking is pay and display at the Waterfront Car Park on Barnsley Road (you can use the Mipermit App, coins or card to pay) or The Hepworth Wakefield car park (you can use the Evology parking App, coins or cards to pay). The Wakefield Free City bus loops by the south entrance to our courtyard the venue is just a few minutes walk from Wakefield Kirkgate station, and a short drive from Wakefield Westgate if you’re arriving via train. Parking is not permitted on site, double yellow lines are enforced on Tootal Street.
WHEN?
Thursday 7th November 2024 from 6pm ’til late. The awards ceremony is expected to end by 10.35pm followed by an after-party until 1am.
HOW?
Ticket sales are now closed for 2024!
DRESS CODE?
Black Tie and we encourage you to wear pre-worn or pre-loved outfits.
WINE AND DINE
You will enjoy a superb 3 course meal on the night curated by CREATE. There will be bar service (CARD ONLY – NO CASH) and you will also be able to pre-order drinks before the event. We will contact you with a drinks pre-order form and ask for any special access and dietary requirements once you have purchased your tickets.
CLOAKROOM?
There will be an unmanned area to hang coats – any items are left at your own risk.
After Show Party
You can continue partying after the main ceremony at the Awards After Show Party when our host DIXIE will be playing a DJ set until 1am.
The After Show Party will run after the main event 10.30pm-1am.
Event Timings*
1800 ARRIVAL AND DRINKS RECEPTION
1845 SIT DOWN FOR AWARDS
1900 PERFORMANCE By Gareth Taylor
1910 AWARDS WELCOME & SPONSORS
1930 STARTERS
2000 AWARDS PRESENTATION
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
BUSINESS GROWTH SUCCESS STORY
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
DIGITAL OR CREATIVE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
2020 MAIN COURSE SERVED
2105 AWARDS PRESENTATION
DOING GOOD IN BUSINESS
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
NOT FOR PROFIT/CHARITY OF THE YEAR
2135 DESSERTS SERVED
2205 AWARDS PRESENTATION
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
TEAM OF THE YEAR
SMALL BUSINESS, BIG IMPACT – SUPPLY CHAIN HERO
WAKEFIELD BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
WE ARE WAKEFIELD MEMBER OF THE YEAR
2235 AWARDS CLOSE AND AFTER SHOW PARTY
0100 CARRIAGES
*Whilst we try our best to ensure event timings are adhered to there may be a slight variation on the night!
Photography
All attendees will be photographed on arrival by our fantastic event photographers at KRA:FT Media. The photos will be printed instantly and have been kindly supported by Handelsbanken Wakefield and Wakefield Expo along with the Headline Sponsors Wakefield First.
The event will be covered in the January edition of Yorkshire Life Magazine.
Awards Sponsorship
Thank you to our headline sponsors WAKEFIELD FIRST, along with supporting sponsors Juice Personnel Limited and Solupak Limited.
Click HERE to see the awards categories, the finalists and their sponsors.
Table Centres
We will be making our event more sustainable, once again, by having beautifully lit, living trees as table centres that you can take home and nurture after the event! The trees have been provided by The Prince of Wales Hospice. You can make an optional donation for the tree in an envelope on the table or by scanning a QR code provided.
Thanks to Solupak Ltd and Juice Personnel, Haribo, Cridling Ltd, PAB Studios/Clobber Swap, Conservatory Outlet, Purple Pebble People & Nostell Estate for supporting our goody bags for 2024! 
