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Entering MiMA 2023

Now in their tenth year, the 2023 MiMAs are back and bigger than ever. As the GM Business Community continues to grow, it's never been so important to recognise our young business talent.

​This year’s awards are set to be even bigger, with more chance for Manchester’s young business community to shine.​

​Enter for MiMA 2023 now. Simply click on the award below you would like to put yourself / someone forward for and open up an application form. We do not charge a fee to enter the MiMAs.

The MiMA 2023 Categories

Chairman's Rising Star Award

This award will be judged by pro-manchester Chair, Sean Williams, Head of Professional Sector - Together, Future pro-manchester Chair, Claudia Stephen, Senior Business Development Executive - Squire Patton Boggs; along with our headline sponsor Together. The winner of this award will be chosen from a shortlist made up of the winners from the individual categories. This award will be given to an individual who has proven their potential to be a future leader.

Apprentice of the Year
 This category is aimed at an outstanding individual who has/is currently serving or has completed an apprenticeship in the last year and has demonstrated an ability to go above and beyond their job role to have a positive impact on the business. This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk

Business Development/Sales Professional of the Year

This award is for the best business development or sales professional within the Greater Manchester region who can demonstrate excellent proficiency in searching for new business, where the role is predominantly focused on new business generation.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk

Business Owner/Entrepreneur of the Year

This award is for the best business owner or entrepreneur within the Greater Manchester region who has demonstrated significant success in business over the past 12 months.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Business Support Professional of the Year

This award is for the best young business support professional across the Greater Manchester region. This includes professionals in all business support roles including but not limited to; Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Facilities Management, Building Services.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk

Diversity and Inclusivity Champion

This award is for the best young Diversity and Inclusivity champion, including Health & Wellbeing, that has positively and effectively impacted a brand or organisation. It is open to anyone working within any sector. Over the last 12 months, diversity & inclusion has probably never been so much at the forefront of business priorities. pro-manchester's own EDI committee is made up of 6 core focus areas: 'pro-women', 'parents', 'LGBTQ+', 'race, ethnicity & religious belief', 'disability, mental health and neurodiversity' and 'social mobility'. We’re looking for someone who has made a real difference across one or a number of the many facets to the creation of a diverse workplace.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Finance Professional of the Year 

This award is for those that have made a remarkable contribution to the financial services industry or in a finance role within another industry. This covers the breadth of financial services from accountants, bankers, wealth management and financial advisers and brokers, lending services, private equity/venture capital professionals, or other funders. It also includes people within a Finance role across other sectors, within the Greater Manchester region.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Graduate of the Year

This category is aimed at an outstanding individual who is currently serving or has completed a graduate or trainee program in the last year and has demonstrated an ability to go above and beyond their job role to have a positive impact on their business. Entries should provide evidence of their hard work and commitment, that has helped them achieve the best possible results in their role and to their further development within the business. Candidates will also be assessed on the positive impact they have had on their employer’s business.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Hospitality Professional of the Year

This award is for the best young hospitality professional that has positively and effectively enhanced a brand or organisation. It is open to anyone working within the hospitality sector, including but not limited to; lodging, food and drink service, event planning, travel and tourism, hotels, restaurants and bars. We’re looking for someone who stands out in their speciality.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

HR Professional of the Year

This award is for young professionals working in human resources, people development, training and consultancy. It is open to consultancy, agency and individuals working in the HR departments of corporate businesses.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Lawyer of the Year

This award is for the best young lawyer within the Greater Manchester region. This award recognises individuals from solicitors to barristers, legal executives to patent attorneys, paralegals and in-house lawyers that have made an exceptional contribution to the profession.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Manager of the Year

This award is open to young managers across the Greater Manchester region. The award recognises young professionals from all sectors who have responsibility for managing others and have brought out the best from those they manage through an exceptional ability to support, motivate, and aid development.  

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk

Manchester Community Hero

This award is for someone who has gone above and beyond and, in doing, made a significant, if not vital contribution to a business / organisation / community within the Greater Manchester region. A few examples might be: - Adapting a business' current operations to meet unmet vital needs or better support customers / communities. - An Internal hero for colleagues / team members, supporting them. - Going the extra mile within the Manchester / business community. This could include charitable work, volunteering or supporting business / individuals or supporting the local community.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk

Marketing, Advertising or Creative Professional of the Year

This award is for the best young marketing, advertising or creative services professional that has positively and effectively enhanced a brand or organisation. It is open to anyone working in a marketing / PR / advertising / design or other creative role including but not limited to; events management, communications, digital. Either in-house, agency or private business. You don’t need to have experience across all the industries in this category, we’re looking for someone who stands out in their speciality.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk

Recruitment/Talent Professional of the Year

This award is for young professionals working in recruitment and talent management. It is open to agency and in-house individuals working in the recruitment departments of corporate businesses.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Sustainability Champion

Greater Manchester has set out the bold ambition to be carbon-neutral by 2038, 12 years’ ahead of the Government’s own target. The award will go to an individual that has positively and effectively enhanced a brand or organisation with its ESG ambitions. It is open to anyone working across any sector. We’re looking for someone who stands out for championing sustainability including Green initiatives, contributing towards carbon neutral, and Business Owners who run sustainable businesses.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Team of the Year

The Team of the Year award has been designed for businesses that can demonstrate and show real life examples of how teamwork has led to their success. This award is also perfect for those who might have felt uncomfortable putting themselves forward for an individual award in previous years, but believes their team as a whole deserves recognition for their work.
There is no maximum team size and can include all employees within a business, but 75% of the individuals within the team must be aged 35 or under on 15th November 2022 to qualify for this award.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​

Technology/Innovation Professional of the Year

This award is open to individuals who plan, design, develop, implement or manage a technology-based function in-house department, agency or private business. This includes people in product/service development, R&D, digital communication, mobile development, network architecture and management.

This form can be completed by the entrant directly or on behalf of the entrant, whereby they are nominating an individual.

Any queries regarding your entry please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk​
Entries for Made in Manchester Awards 2022 open on 12th September 2022.

For any queries please contact Michael Kenny on 07939969250 / Michael.Kenny@pro-manchester.co.uk

Join us to celebrate 

MiMA 2023 Awards Ceremony
2nd February 2023
18:15 - 01:00
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel