News Nurture shortlisted as finalist for prestigious Growing Business Awards 2024 Date: 25th July 2024 Share: We are thrilled to announce that Nurture has been shortlisted as a finalist in five categories for the prestigious Growing Business Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering passion and commitment for excellence, innovation and growth. Nurture has been named a finalist in the following categories: B2B Business of the Year – Large: This award celebrates outstanding B2B companies that demonstrate significant growth potential, market leadership, and innovative practices. As a shortlisted finalist Nurture has demonstrated consistent revenue growth and profitability, future growth prospects, innovative products or services, and high levels of customer and staff engagement. Customer Experience and Loyalty Award – Medium or Large Business: This category honours businesses that excel in attracting and retaining a loyal customer base through exceptional customer experiences. As a finalist, Nurture have evidenced customer engagement through metrics like retention rates, feedback, and referrals, along with examples of proactive customer engagement, sustainable financial growth, and scalable operations. Employer of the Year – Medium or Large Business: This award recognises companies that prioritise their employees and leverage this focus for organisational growth. In making the shortlist, Nurture have demonstrated strategies for employee engagement and the resulting positive impact on business growth, high standards of people management, motivation and remuneration practices, and effective recruitment and retention strategies. Growing Business of the Year: Turnover £50m+: This category acknowledges world-class, privately-owned UK companies with a turnover exceeding £50 million in the last financial year. Considerations for making the shortlist include sustainable growth, positive or disruptive sector impact, innovation in products or services, and customer engagement. Market Disruptor of the Year – Medium or Large Business: This award celebrates businesses that have identified and capitalised on market opportunities to influence customer behaviour and disrupt the status quo. The judges were looking for evidence of consistent growth and the effective implementation of strategies that have significantly impacted their industry or sector. The Growing Business Awards, now in its 26th year, celebrates the exceptional achievements of the UK’s most successful businesses and the people behind them. The awards highlight outstanding performance across a variety of sectors, championing companies that demonstrate innovation, customer dedication, and market impact. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in November, also taking place in London. Speaking following the announcement of the shortlisted finalist, Gareth Kirkwood, CEO of the Nurture Group commented: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised in multiple categories and look forward to the upcoming stages of the awards process. Being shortlisted is a significant achievement and highlights the dedication and hard work of the entire Nurture team.” For more details, you can visit the Growing Business Awards 2024 website. Stay tuned for more updates as we progress through this exciting journey! 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