The City of Liverpool Business Awards has become one of the highlights of the region’s business calendar. More than 280 of the city’s most influential leaders and influencers gathered at Sefton Park’s Palm House to honour those companies that have made a significant contribution to Liverpool as a great place to do business.

Fifteen awards were presented on the night, including Deal of the Year (PH.Creative), Services to Liverpool (John West Foods), Best PR & Marketing (Kenyon Fraser), Best Property Company (Bruntwood) and Employer of the Year (Herbert of Liverpool).

Downtown CEO and host, Frank McKenna, welcomed the evening’s guests followed by a short speech by CEO of Liverpool Vision, Max Steinberg, who talked about the opportunities for Liverpool in hosting the International Festival of Business 2014.