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Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has been shortlisted in three categories in the second Business Masters Awards with BusinessDesk.com.

The Ward team has again been selected as finalists in the “Family Business”, “Investment” and “Large Business” categories and are hoping to retain the titles of “Family Business” and “Large Business” following its double win last year.

The shortlist for the East Midlands Business Masters was revealed in early January, acknowledging the achievements of businesses from across the region.

Donald Ward, Commercial Manager at Ward said: “We are really proud of the team to be recognised for the second year running. A very positive start to what we hope will be another successful year. As double winners at Business Masters in 2019, it would be a fantastic accolade for Team Ward to be lucky enough to win again.”

“In the last 18 months we’ve been shortlisted for 18 awards. We’re so proud that the team’s hard work in growing our metal, recycling and waste management services is being acknowledged in this way.”

Ward is an ambitious and innovative fourth generation family business, which has grown over the last 70 years from a single site local scrap metal dealer to a multi-site metal recycling and waste management specialist, operating globally.

Over the past five years annual turnover has increased 40%, with a significant surge in 2019 of almost 20%. The permanent workforce and its fleet of modern vehicles has also doubled over the same period. Significant investments include plant and materials handling equipment to increase processing capacity and expand metal export capabilities in the form of cranes, material handlers and a new pre-shredder.

Sam Metcalf, editor of TheBusinessDesk.com and chair of the judging panel, said: “Ward’s undoubted credentials as one of the East Midlands’ most dynamic businesses shone through at our judging session and it was virtually impossible not to shortlist them. We’re delighted that they continue to support our Business Masters Awards and wish them all the best for the big evening on 12 March.”

Winners of the East Midlands Business Masters, sponsored by Press for Attention and The Wilson Organisation, will be announced at the black-tie awards dinner on Thursday, March 12, at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Nottingham.

The full shortlist of finalists includes:

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Wathall’s
Invictus Communications
Forever Stars
Else Solicitors
Pattonair

Family Business

Wathall’s
BSP Holdings
UK Meds
Ward
Morley Hayes

Fast Growth

UK Meds
Hockley Developments
Geo Green Power
Forsyth Barnes
Invictus Communications

Innovation

Inclusive Boards
Obsidian Tax
OTB Legal
Sleaford Quality Foods

Investment

Frontline Recruitment
Ward
Opus Trust Communications

Large Business

Sleaford Quality Foods
Ward

Medium-sized business

BSP
Hallam
Morley Hayes
Opus Trust Communications

Newcomer

Box Property

OTB Legal

Dice Consulting

Work by Design

Professional Services

Else Solicitors
Obsidian Tax
OTB Legal
Kedleston Safety

Property company

NG Chartered Surveyors
PMW Property
BSP Holdings
Blueprint Interiors
Hockley Developments

Small Business

HSG
Butler & Willow
Distinct Recruitment
Geo Green Power
UK Meds
Clumber Consultancy

Ambassador of the Year to be announced on the night.