As proud sponsors of the Innovation category at the 2024 Cherwell Business Awards (CBAs), Oxford Technology Park (OTP) is thrilled to unveil the three exceptional finalists who have been shortlisted for this prestigious award:
- ConserV Bioscience: A late-stage vaccine development company focused on advancing safe and effective vaccines that protect against endemic and emergent infectious diseases.
- Nikalyte: A leading supplier of nanoparticle coating equipment and services for R&D and commercial use in a wide variety of application areas including cell binding, cell separation, drug delivery, catalysis, metamaterials, nano-photonics, electrochemistry and battery technology. They also offer a consultancy service providing advice on nanoparticle applications and ultra-high vacuum systems.
- EZ Charge: A dynamic, homegrown company dedicated to supporting the UK’s journey to electrification with premium EV charging solutions. As a local Charge Point Operator (CPO) spun out of an EV charging manufacturer, EZ-Charge oversees every stage of the process—from site surveys and installation to maintenance and operation. Their proprietary EZ-Charge Dashboard software provides customers with live access to powerful charger data, ensuring a seamless user experience. Despite being a young company, EZ-Charge’s ambition and expertise are driving its plans to disrupt the UK EV charging market and expand its presence across both public and private sectors.
The Cherwell Business Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals across the Cherwell district, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the local economy and community.
Finalists in other categories include:
The Bicester Village – Charity and Community Award
The Bicester Vision and Wednesday Business Club – Small Business Award
The Ellacotts – Business Person of the Year Award
- James Bennett – Care & Independence
- Lee Personius – Tugo Foods
- Richard Boon – Webmart
The Kärcher – Young Business Person of the Year Award
- Karanjit Das – Begbroke Science Park
- Storm Goodwin-Wiggins – Azets Holdings
- Dean Moore – Deanos Garage
The OJI Marketing – New Business Award
The SE Solicitors – Large Business Award
The Wild Property Consultancy – Town Centre Award
The High Spec Composites – Engineering Excellence Award
The Norbar Torque Tools is the sponsor of the Overall Winner Award 2024 and will be selecting the winner for this award from the shortlisted finalists.
The winners, including the recipient of the Innovation Award, will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony on Friday 13 September 2024, at The Chesterton Hotel. The event will bring together the best and brightest of the business community to celebrate excellence and success across the categories.
For more details about the Cherwell Business Awards and to purchase tickets for the awards ceremony, please visit the CBAs website.
