Ashby-based Finch Consulting has been nominated as finalists two categories at the 2021 Leicestershire Business Awards.

One of the objectives in the Finch business plan is to ensure the community is recognised for the progress it has made as a business, as well the impact on on risk management through our work with clients.

The two categories the company has been shortlisted for are: Company of the Year and Employer of the Year.

The Company of the Year Award celebrates businesses that have performed outstandingly during those 12 months.

The Ivanhoe Office Park based Finch Consulting was visited by judges representing category sponsorJanine Edwards Wealth Management who had previously read the company's written entry and visited "The Nest" to learn more about Finch and its ambitions.

The statement about this category says that the overall winner will: "Stand out from the crowd and have developed a strong business presence with proof of achievements including strong market share, economic turn-around and innovative approach.

"Judges will be looking for a business that can be universally admired for its commercial practice and dedication to success."

The second category in which Finch has been shortlisted is the Employer of the Year, which, the Ashby company feels is, arguably, the most important - as one of its key objectives is to "nurture brilliant people to

reward scheme and other key employee benefits.

"It will be recognised as one of the best places to work in the area!"

This is the first time that Finch has entered any kind of award, but adds it has always been focused on continuous improvement and investment in people - and found the process of preparing the award

training, wellbeing, the working environment and the culture.

"This investment is felt throughout the Finch Community, who wholly share the vision for the business. Their willingness to go the extra mile due to the culture created by investing in and caring for our people has been fundamental in Finch achieving its strategic goals and becoming the financially stable business it is today."

The winners of all 15 categories will be announced at the awards ceremony which is taking place at the Maher Centre in Leicester on Thursday, September 16.

Finch is an environmental, engineering and health and safety management consultancy. Established in 1992, it employs a team of 33 personnel.

Engineers, first and foremost, Finch Consulting provides expert witness, legal counsel, training workshops and consulting services to clients in the legal, financial and insurance, food and drink, leisure, manufacturing, energy and waste sectors.