A FAMILY-RUN working farm was crowned business of the year at the annual Barnsley and Rotherham business awards.
This year’s event saw 14 businesses, charities and individuals honoured at a ceremony last month as they battled against a shortlist of five in each category.
Cannon Hall Farm, in Cawthorne, was crowned the Universal Components’ business of the year, after triumphing over the evening’s competition.
The ceremony, hosted by BBC Radio Sheffield’s Andy Giddings, was held at Magna with 480 guests in attendance to celebrate the achievements of the shortlisted individuals and organisations, and sponsored by RNN Group.
Among those presented with individual awards was Jacob Fox, of Berneslai Homes, who was winner of the apprentice of the year award.
The chamber presented a special lifetime achievement award to Edward Naylor, of Naylor Industries in Cawthorne for his hard work and devotion to the local community.
Chamber of Commerce chief executive Andrew Denniff said: “As always the evening was superb, reflecting all that is best in our region.
“My congratulations go out to all of our winners and especially Cannon Hall Farm, the business of the year.”
This year the chamber presented its charity of the year award, sponsored by Fortem, to City Hearts UK, who received £3,000 prize money and will become this year’s chamber charity of the year.
