The North West Family Business Awards 2025 are delighted to announce Greg Morris, Director at Western Pension Solutions (WPS), as one of the judges for this year’s awards. With a wealth of experience in financial services and financial risk management, Greg brings invaluable insight to the judging panel.
Greg leads WPS’ Midlands region, bringing over 25 years of consulting expertise with KPMG, Deloitte and more latterly at Isio. He has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by family businesses when designing and implementing pension strategies and he helps them align these strategies with their long-term financial and succession planning goals. Greg says:
“I am delighted to be part of the judging panel. These awards celebrate the resilience and innovation of businesses, and I am excited to recognise outstanding contributions across industries. Family businesses, in particular, play a vital role in our economy, and it is an honour to support initiatives that highlight their achievements.”
Greg will join the other judges on Monday 10th March at Siemens Headquarters in Manchester to decide on the finalists. Following this judge’s visits will take place where all the finalists will get the chance to demonstrate why their family business is a worthy winner.
Entries for the awards close on Monday 3rd March, so there is still time for businesses to enter the awards. Entries are made online via the website https://www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk/
The awards ceremony will be held on Friday 9th May 2025, at the iconic Titanic Hotel in Liverpool and promises to be an unforgettable evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of family businesses in the North West.
The theme for this year’s awards has just been announced which is ‘Origin’ – the foundation of every story—the point where it all began. For family businesses, it’s more than a starting point; it’s a legacy built on values, vision, and resilience, passed down through generations. Every origin tells a story of perseverance, adaptation, and lasting impact.
What makes the North West Family Business Awards unique is its dedication to creativity and local talent. The awards feature bespoke trophies crafted by regional artists, designers, and makers, while performances from local talent add a special flair to the evening.
Co-hosting the awards with Family Business Community founders Sue Howorth and Dave Clarkson, will be renowned food and drink broadcaster and writer, Nigel Barden who works on the Simon Mayo Drivetime Show on Greatest Hits Radio and specialises in promoting British ingredients and artisan producers, particularly in his role as chairman of judges for The Great Taste Awards and as a host at Tom Kerridge’s “Pub in the Park” festivals.
Get Involved:
The North West Family Business Awards 2025 is proudly supported by sponsors including Rathbones, Spencer Churchill, Net*, Hawkshead Relish, and Marsh Commercial.
To enter the awards, learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or join the celebration of family business excellence, visit the official website: https://www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk/
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The Family Business Community is a trusted network for family businesses. It creates unique and valuable peer-to-peer contact and opportunities for generations of families to share their experiences and insights.
For more information, visit: https://fambizcommunity.com/
The North West Awards are organised and run by The Family Business Community, and provide a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate with family businesses from across the North West.
Western Pensions Solutions is a specialist pension consultancy providing strategic advice to businesses in respect of pension provision for employees, and is a proud partner of The Family Business Community, working together to support business leaders.
WPS specialise in helping family businesses to manage their legacy defined benefit pension schemes. The firm has been instrumental in guiding family businesses through evolving pension regulations, particularly in light of recent government announcements concerning Defined Benefit (DB) pension surpluses, Business Property Relief (BPR), and Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes.
WPS are also at the forefront of developments in Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pensions. CDC schemes blend the most beneficial aspects of traditional Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefit (DB) pensions, offering businesses a cost-effective way to provide a stable retirement income for employees at a known cost to their employers.
Press Contacts for the North West Family Business Awards:
Sue Howorth – 07866 536 050
Dave Clarkson – 07908 783305
info@northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk
