Wathall’s have been shortlisted for two prestigious business awards in recognition of their continued success as a growing family-run company and their commitment to supporting the local communities that it serves

Firstly, Helen Wathall MBE, managing director and fifth generation to run the business has been shortlisted in East Midlands Chamber’s Business Woman of the Year – sponsored by Futures Housing Group. Winners of the regional Enterprising Women awards will be announced on October 8 2021.

Wathall’s have also been shortlisted for the Derbyshire Live Business Awards in the Contribution to the Community category which is sponsored by Lubrizol.  The awards ceremony will be held at Derby Arena on October 21.

Helen Wathall said: “Entering awards such as these are an important way to showcase our commitment to the values that we have held true for the past 163 years.

“They also recognise the contribution made by everyone in the company and to reaffirm the value that we place on being active members of the local and regional business communities.

“Reaching the finals is very rewarding in its own right – although it would be wonderful to actually come back with the winners’ trophies as well!”