Last night he was named Entrepreneur of the Year in the very first Staffordshire University Business of the Year Awards.
More than 330 guests attended the black-tie dinner and awards ceremony in the University’s Catalyst Building where awards were given to companies, organisations and individuals in 11 different categories.
An incredible 130 nominations were received for the awards which were organised to recognise and celebrate the business community in Staffordshire.
TMT First was also shortlisted in the Skills for the Future category for the training it provides through its Samsung Training Academy which launched in 2021.
GivEnergy, was one of the big winners, taking home both Business of the Year and the Growth Award and being highly commended for the Innovation Award and the Business in the Community Award.
Affordable Food Stoke won the Team of the Year Prize and was joint winner of the Business in the Community Award, alongside Holdcroft Heating and Gas Fitting, from Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
A lifetime achievement award was also presented to Gary Mellor of Beswick’s Legal and Beswicks Sports, in Stoke, for his contributions to the legal industry and the world of sports agency.
Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Staffordshire University, said: “The awards evening was a #proudtobestaffs celebration of world-class talent and the culmination of an awards campaign which attracted an incredible number of entries that told stories about exciting new products and services and the stand-out individuals and companies behind them.”
Adam said: “It was a truly great evening and fantastic to be in the company of so many Staffordshire businesses, hear their stories and celebrate their achievements. I am humbled to have been awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year award. I’ve worked very hard to make TMT First a success, but it goes without saying that I couldn’t have done it without the support and hard work of our entire team, and I would like to thank them for that. I’d also like to give special recognition to my wife Louise, who has been my rock and constant source of support. Her unwavering belief in me and our business has been instrumental in our success. Often working quietly behind the scenes, Louise’s contributions have been invaluable. Without her steadfast love and support, day in and day out, I truly believe we wouldn’t be where we are today. This award is as much hers as it is mine. I’d also like to say a huge congratulations to all the other award winners and those who were shortlisted.”
Chief Executive Darren Billings said: “We would like to congratulate Adam on yet another remarkable achievement. Let’s not forget he was also named Entrepreneur of the Year in the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce Awards in the summer so to see his hard work, determination, and exceptional entrepreneurial skills recognised again really is fantastic. We have brilliant team at TMT who have all played their part in making the company as successful as it is under Adam’s leadership.”
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