This award was given to to a business or organisation started within the last two years.

Factors considered within this category include why the business was founded, key events in the success of the business and what the plans are for the next three years.

The presentation was given by the category sponsor Cheshire County Council – Chairman, Cllr Steve Wilkinson.

The winners were 37point5

“37point5 are a sales and marketing consultancy serving customers in the North West and throughout the UK. 37point5’s name comes from just above body temperature - the point at which the body starts to show signs that all is not well.

Their experience stems from over 10 years dealing with businesses needing sales growth and strategy support at senior director level. They offer specialised programmes, such as pricing strategy, as well as business mentoring for company directors. In their second year of trading, they have customers as diverse as a Frodsham based recruitment consultancy and a £500m healthcare company.”

Judges comments: This was an excellent application, showing good vision and compelling promotion of the company. There was good analysis of where the company is going with confidence in its market and good client base.