MY Chamber, formerly known as the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 2025 MY Awards, celebrating the exceptional achievements of businesses and leaders across Yorkshire.
The awards honour businesses and individuals that have demonstrated remarkable innovation, resilience and commitment to people and place over the past year.
This year’s ceremony will unite Yorkshire’s brightest businesses, inspiring leaders and outstanding achievers for an unforgettable evening of recognition, networking and celebration on Thursday October 23 2025.
Guests will enjoy a red-carpet entrance with a welcome drink, three-course dinner, live entertainment and the eagerly awaited prizegiving, hosted at the King’s Croft Hotel in Pontefract.
Returning by popular demand, award-winning voice actor, Paul Dela Ross, will once again take to the stage as host and DJ, ensuring an evening full of energy and celebration.
An independent panel of judges, reviewed a record-breaking number of nominations across 12 categories, including ‘Employer of the Year’ and ‘Sustainable Business of the Year.’
The 2025 MY Awards shortlist includes the following:
Apprentice of the Year (Individual)
Community Hero (Individual) of the Year
Diversity & Inclusion
Employer of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year (Individual)
Innovation Award
International Business of the Year
Large Business of the Year
Manufacturer of the Year
SME of the Year
Sustainable Business of the Year
Young Business of the Year
Tim Welton, chair of MY Chamber, said: “We are proud to recognise and celebrate the incredible talent, resilience and innovation that Yorkshire businesses continue to demonstrate.
“The shortlist for the 2025 MY Awards showcases organisations that not only drive economic growth but also make a real difference to their people and communities. We can’t wait to celebrate their success on the night.”
The judging panel includes:
Annie Bradley, international trade adviser at the Department for Business and Trade and judge of the MY Awards 2025, added: “The calibre of entries this year was outstanding.
“It’s inspiring to see so many businesses leading the way in sustainability, innovation and creating positive change. The finalists truly represent the very best of Yorkshire.”
Tickets are available to purchase from £45 + VAT, with limited sponsorship opportunities remaining, please email events@my-chamber.co.uk or visit www.my-chamber.co.uk/event/my-awards-2025-celebration-evening for more information.
