National Enterprise Network Annual Conference and Awards 2022

Our prestigious annual conference and awards celebrated excellence in the delivery of enterprise support and returned in-person for 2022 at Barclays, Canary Wharf on 25th November. The event gave attendees the opportunity to connect with teams from all over the country to hear inspiring stories, share best practice, and recognise the outstanding contributions our members are making across the enterprise support sector. Throughout the day delegates heard from inspiring keynote and motivational speakers, networked with peers and senior representatives and celebrated their incredible achievements. You can view the presentations from the day below:

Issured – Blockchain

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ICO 2022

Digital Tools

Inclusion Presentation

The National Enterprise Network Awards

The NEN Awards were established over 10 years ago to celebrate excellence in the delivery of enterprise support, and to encourage the exchange of good practice and the development of improved services and organisations. Above all, we want to support and celebrate the achievements of our members – by inviting them to tell us how they are excelling. The 2022 winners were announced at the NEN Conference and Awards on 25th November.

The winners were:

Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year – above £750k sponsored by Staffordshire University

Winner – WSX Enterprise

Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year – below £750k sponsored by Staffordshire University

Winner – PNE Group

Innovation in Education Award

Winner – Enterprise Exchange

Enterprise Support Champion of the Year

Winner – Emily Wright at Let’s Do Business Group

Sustainability in Enterprise Award

Winner – North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) Ltd

Social Impact in Enterprise Award

Winner – One Tech

Chairman’s Award

Winner – Mel Hilbrown at Stanta

Alex Till, Chair, National Enterprise Network said: “Congratulations to all of our winners, it’s been humbling to see all of the hard work that has taken place across the Network and I am very pleased we have been able to gather together in person again to celebrate these amazing achievements.”