Some of the Ford Mainwaring team had the pleasure of attending the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2026 at Uttoxeter Racecourse, held on one of the hottest days of the year so far.
The evening began with a drinks reception and canapés in the sunshine, providing the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow businesses before heading to the red carpet for photographs. Guests then made their way into the vibrant marquee, where tables were filled with treats from Brandily, Six Towns Gin and Cottage Delight ahead of the awards ceremony.
Following the announcement of the first round of deserving winners, guests enjoyed a delicious ballotine of chicken stuffed with chorizo, spinach and goat’s cheese, before the celebrations continued with more award presentations and a trio of desserts.
As finalists in the Employer of the Year category, we were incredibly proud to be recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses. While this year wasn’t our year, we would like to extend our congratulations to Sytech Consultants on their well-deserved win, and to thank Consultiv Utilities for sponsoring the category and recognising us as finalists.
It was a fantastic evening celebrating the achievements of businesses across Staffordshire, and we were delighted to be part of such a prestigious event. We look forward to supporting and celebrating the local business community again next year.
