Vertas Group announces two category winners at East Midlands Chamber Business Awards

The East Midlands Chamber Business Awards recently celebrated exceptional businesses, and Vertas Group proudly sponsored both the Derbyshire Education and Business Partnership Award and the Nottinghamshire Environmental Impact Award.

These prestigious award ceremonies, which spanned three counties, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire, brought together industry leaders, providing a valuable platform for winners and attendees to enhance their profiles within the business community while receiving well-deserved recognition.

Derbyshire Business Awards

We at Vertas Group were honoured to sponsor the Derbyshire Education and Business Partnership Award. This award highlights schools, colleges, and further education providers that excel in building impactful partnerships with local businesses. Through this sponsorship, we aimed to recognise innovative collaborations that prepare the next generation for success. Congratulations to Hardy Signs Ltd, whose award win exemplifies the excellence and forward-thinking spirit they bring to the region.

Nottinghamshire Business Awards

We were equally excited to present the Nottinghamshire Environmental Impact Award, which recognises organisations committed to environmental stewardship. With sustainability at the core of Vertas Group’s values, we were delighted to support this award and applaud businesses making meaningful contributions to environmental wellbeing. Congratulations to FSG Returnables, whose dedication to sustainable practices sets an inspiring example for our communities.

Jess Etienne, Associate Director at Concertus, who presented the award to Hardy Signs Ltd, said: “We are thrilled to have participated in these celebratory evenings and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all winners and finalists. Sponsoring the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards is a privilege, as it allows us to acknowledge the exceptional talent and commitment that make our region thrive. Supporting the Derbyshire Education and Business Partnership Award and the Nottinghamshire Environmental Impact Award speaks to our dedication to empowering future generations and championing sustainability. We’re proud to stand beside businesses and educational institutions that are truly driving positive change across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and beyond.”

If you’re interested in sponsoring these awards, Concertus’ Commercial Director, Andy Bates, recently met with the East Midlands Chamber to discuss the importance of sponsorship to Vertas Group and to share insights on how it aligns with our mission and values.