Three Stevenage-based businesses have taken home prizes at the Inspiring Hertfordshire awards.

At a glittering awards night on June 27, ImmuONE, MBDA UK and MCR Pathways all took home gongs.

ImmuONE, which provides animal-free product testing to the pharmaceutical industry, won three awards, being named Inspiring Business of the Year and North Herts Business of the Year with co-founder and CEO Dr Abigail Martin being named Entrepreneur of the Year.

ImmuONE won big on the night, taking home three awards.ImmuONE won big on the night, taking home three awards. (Image: Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce)

Meanwhile, defence manufacturer MBDA UK won the Apprenticeship Champion category, and mentoring initiative MCR Pathways was named Community Champion for its work supporting young people in schools.

MBDA UK won the Apprenticeship Champion category.MBDA UK won the Apprenticeship Champion category. (Image: Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce)

Louis de Soissons, an architectural practice based in Wandon Green, was also highly commended in the Property and Construction Project of the Year category. 

The 1920s-themed award ceremony, run by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, was held at Tewinbury Farm Hotel near Welwyn. 

MCR Pathways won the Community Champion category.MCR Pathways won the Community Champion category. (Image: Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce)

Chamber CEO Donna Schultz said: “Massive congratulations to all of our fantastic winners and highly commended businesses, and thank you again to everyone who took part. It really was difficult for our judges to pick between everyone. 

“ImmuONE submitted particularly strong entries, which is reflected in their treble award win. MBDA’s commitment to apprentices’ development and MCR Pathways’ work with youth also greatly impressed our expert judging panel. It is a privilege to be able to give all these efforts the recognition and attention they deserve. 

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“This is always a special occasion, but particularly so this year, as we’re marking the centenary of our Chamber. The evening will surely live long in the memory as an amazing celebration of the incredible businesses in our county.” 

A share of the ticket receipts for the awards, sponsored by Viatris and SA Law, went to the Hertfordshire Community Foundation, the Chamber’s charity partner for 2024. 

A full list of award winners can be found at https://www.hertschamber.com/inspiring-hertfordshire-awards/awards-2024