The event, held at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, brought together more than 600 guests to celebrate the region’s most impactful individuals and organisations across 10 award categories.
Sponsored by Wright Hassall LLP, The Problem Solver Award recognises organisations that have identified and responded to challenges through innovation and collaboration.
Matthew Davies, Partner at Wright Hassall and one of the judges, said: “It was a pleasure for Wright Hassall to sponsor this category and I was delighted to join forces with Roger Scott from Lloyds Bank to judge it.
“There was tough competition, but we agreed that Coventry BID was a most deserving winner and I reiterate our congratulations to them.
“They truly epitomised the title of this award, having demonstrated some fantastic initiatives and bold, innovative projects as part of their nomination. In doing all this Coventry BID help so many other businesses in the city to thrive, and we wish them continued success.”
Coventry BID works on behalf of hundreds of city centre businesses across retail, hospitality, leisure and professional services to enhance the local trading environment, increase footfall and drive inward investment.
Over the past year, the organisation has launched a number of high-impact initiatives – from business support and promotional campaigns to safety partnerships.
By listening to the needs of the business community and responding quickly to emerging issues, Coventry BID is a vital partner in helping the city navigate both day-to-day challenges and longer-term transformation.
The award was presented on stage by Phil Wilding, Managing Partner, and Matthew Davies, Partner, at Wright Hassall LLP.
Coventry BID chief executive, Joanne Glover said: “We are over the moon to have won the Problem Solver Award, especially in such a strong category with some amazing finalists.
“Our work is all about problem-solving – whether that’s supporting individual businesses, creating a better city centre experience for visitors, or finding ways to bring footfall into Coventry and celebrate our vibrant city centre.
“This award is a brilliant reflection of the hard work and passion of our team, and the fantastic partnerships we have developed with within our business community, which enable to city centre to continue thriving.”
