Business Services of the Year Award. 

Sponsored by NSCG

We received over 500 nominations across 13 categories and these are your shortlisted businesses for Business Services of the Year.

This award celebrates a professional or service-based business that provides expert, reliable and valuable support to its customers or clients.

Please select the one business you would like to vote for. Only one vote per person is permitted in this category. Duplicate votes will be removed.

Voting for this category has now closed and the winner will be revealed at the LoveNUL Businesses Awards on 9th October.  

The Shortlist

AMB Insurance Services

amb Insurance Services combines specialist knowledge with a highly personal, advice-led approach to commercial insurance. Its nomination demonstrated sustained business growth alongside a clear focus on identifying risks and ensuring clients have the right protection in place.

Judges were particularly impressed by the company’s investment in staff development, the practical difference its expertise makes to clients and its significant support for local charities and community causes.

Hixon Group

Hixon Group provides businesses with practical support to understand and reduce their exposure to cybercrime. Its accessible Cybersecurity for Business programme has achieved nearly 20,000 training completions, helping make cybersecurity knowledge available to organisations that may not have large training budgets.

Judges highlighted the company’s strong combination of specialist expertise, innovation and social impact, including its commitment to making training accessible to people with disabilities.

Hurrah Marketing

Hurrah Marketing were praised for the practical, dependable support it provides to local businesses. Clients described Linda and her team as approachable and consistently willing to go the extra mile, offering advice, training and hands-on help whenever it is needed.

Judges particularly valued the strong relationships the agency builds with its clients and the enthusiasm, patience and determination it brings to its work, including helping one long-standing client celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Limelight Marketing Communications 

Limelight Marketing Communications has more than 30 years’ experience helping organisations communicate clearly and present themselves professionally. Its work includes websites, branding, print, packaging and promotional materials, supported by long-standing client relationships and continued investment in its people and technology.

Judges recognised the team’s experience, thoughtful approach to understanding each client’s needs and strong portfolio of work for organisations including UHNM Charity, Bradwell Hall and Todays Tools.

SaferHandCare

SaferHandCare provides valuable recruitment and staffing support to nursing homes, residential homes and other care settings, including responding to urgent and last-minute requirements. Its team takes time to understand each setting so that suitable, experienced workers can be matched to the people needing support.

Judges also recognised the company’s fair and flexible approach to its workforce, the training opportunities it provides for people entering the care sector and its wider community and charitable involvement.