National retirement and supported living developer, Brantones, was honoured at the national Metro Employer’s Excellence Awards gala hosted by Vernon Kay in Liverpool.
The glittering event shined a spotlight on Britain’s trailblazing business personalities and organisations.The Employer’s Excellence Awards, in partnership with Metro, celebrates best practice in the workplace as well as senior corporate leaders with track records of business success.
Brantones, which has been operating since 1990, won the Best Practice Award – beating firms like First Bus, AJ Bell and EA Sports.
With TV legend Kay leading award-giving duties, Superdrug were named as Large Employer of the Year, while Quooker were recognised as Outstanding Employer. Cui He, Director of Europe for SHEIN, lifted the coveted Inspirational Role Model Award, while DHL was named Best Employee Support Networks for their RainbowNet initiative.
A host of up-and-coming businesses were recognised at the event, with DT Hughes Group winning Best Family Business.
Metro Employer’s Excellence Awards host Vernon Kay said:
“This was a fantastic evening recognising the best employers and successful business personalities in Britain.
“I was blown away by the incredible business talent in the room. Tonight was about celebrating British and global businesses achieving incredible things. Well done to all of the nominees and winners.”
Deborah Arthurs, Editor-In-Chief of Metro, said:
“It was fantastic to be part of the Employer’s Excellence Awards in partnership with Metro.
“This event showcased some of the very best employers in the country and shone a light on the people driving some of Britain’s biggest and most successful businesses, as well as our rising corporate stars.
“It was a truly inspiring event and Brantones were rightly recognised. We’re already looking forward to 2025. I’d like to thank Vernon Kay for hosting the event, our incredible judges and all of the people and businesses who took part.”