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In Pictures: 80 glamorous snaps capture the highlights of the Express & Star Business Awards 2025

It was a night to remember for businesses from across the Black Country, as top performing companies and business leaders enjoyed a celebration of their successes at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025.

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Radio DJ PJ Ellis entertained the audience throughout the evening at the event, held at The Halls Wolverhampton, on Thursday June 5, and Express & Star photographer Steve Leath was on hand to capture the event on camera.

Check out our collection of images from the glittering evening which was attended by a host of special guests including Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, and Wolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss MP.

Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Express & Star Business Awards 2025
The winners of the Express & Star Business Awards 2025 at The Halls, Wolverhampton
The winners of the Express & Star Business Awards 2025 at The Halls, Wolverhampton
Richard Parker, West Midlands' Mayor, at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Richard Parker, West Midlands' Mayor, at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Jan Jennings, on behalf of sponsors Richardson, presenting the Business Person of the Year Award won by John Joseph Donovan (JJX Logistics) - collected on his behalf by colleagues
Jan Jennings, on behalf of sponsors Richardson, presenting the Business Person of the Year Award won by John Joseph Donovan (JJX Logistics) - collected on his behalf by colleagues
Small Business of the Year Award presented by Simon Penfold to winners Bowers & Jones
Small Business of the Year Award presented by former E&S business editor Simon Penfold to winners Bowers & Jones
Express and Star Business Awards 2025 at The Halls Wolverhampton
Express & Star Business Awards 2025 at The Halls Wolverhampton
Host PJ Ellis at the Express and Star Business Awards 2025 at The Halls Wolverhampton
Host PJ Ellis at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025 at The Halls Wolverhampton
Aine Girn and Carolyn Jones, of S Jones Containers, at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Aine Girn and Carolyn Jones, of S Jones Containers, at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Medium Business of the Year Award presented by Joel Nixon of Higgs LLP to winners T C Morris
Medium Business of the Year Award presented by Joel Nixon of Higgs LLP to winners T C Morris
Growth & Innovation Award, presented by Petra Emmerson to winners Doocey
Growth & Innovation Award, presented by Petra Emmerson to winners Doocey
Manufacturing Champion Award presented by Michael Brookes of Collins Aerospace) to winners A & M Pure Precision
Manufacturing Champion Award presented by Michael Brookes of Collins Aerospace) to winners A & M Pure Precision
Family Business of the Year Award presented by Jack Edmonds of Crowe LLP) to winners Gough Group
Family Business of the Year Award presented by Jack Edmonds of Crowe LLP) to winners Gough Group
Employee Wellness Excellence Award presented by Stuart Perkins of MNA Digital to winners Higgs LLP
Employee Wellness Excellence Award presented by Stuart Perkins of MNA Digital to winners Higgs LLP
Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Business of the Year Award, presented by E&S editor-in-chief Mark Drew to winners Little Dessert Shop
Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Business of the Year Award, presented by E&S editor-in-chief Mark Drew to winners Little Dessert Shop
Sustainability Award presented by E&S editor-in-chief Mark Drew to winners Iron & Velvet
Sustainability Award presented by E&S editor-in-chief Mark Drew to winners Iron & Velvet
Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Representing Crowe UK - Nathan Webb and Jack Edmonds at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Representing Crowe UK - Nathan Webb and Jack Edmonds at the Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Stuart Pawelczyk (Director of Business Finance Expert) among guests at the Business Awards
Stuart Pawelczyk - director of Business Finance Expert - at Express & Star Business Awards 2025
Family Business Award winner John Gough of the Gough Group
Family Business Award winner John Gough of the Gough Group
Business of the Year Award winners Walsave Credit Union Ltd. L-r - Diane Hassell, Kim Lote and assistant manager Sarah Lote
Business of the Year Award winners Walsave Credit Union Ltd. L-r - Diane Hassell, Kim Lote and assistant manager Sarah Lote
Business of the Year Award winners Walsave Credit Union Ltd. L-r - Kim Lote, Diane Hassell and assistant manager Sarah Lote.
Business of the Year Award winners Walsave Credit Union Ltd. L-r - Kim Lote, Diane Hassell and assistant manager Sarah Lote.
Business of the Year Award presented by Alan Harris of sponsor Voestalpine Metsec plc, to winners Walsave Credit Union Ltd
Business of the Year Award presented by Alan Harris of sponsor Voestalpine Metsec plc, to winners Walsave Credit Union Ltd
Young Business of the Year Award presented by Charlie Gough (Gough Group) to winners DAE Energy Solutions
Young Business of the Year Award presented by Charlie Gough (Gough Group) to winners DAE Energy Solutions
Express & Star Business Awards 2025 which saw funds raised for Beacon Vision - a charity dedicated to helping people with sight loss
Express & Star Business Awards 2025 which saw funds raised for Beacon Vision - a charity dedicated to helping people with sight loss
Apprentice of the Year Deborah Colley (AF Blakemore) talking to host PJ Ellis
Apprentice of the Year Deborah Colley (AF Blakemore) talking to host PJ Ellis