Breakthrough Award

The Breakthrough Award recognises new businesses – established in the past three years – which have achieved consistent growth backed by strong financial performance under the leadership of a young professional. Entrants will also be able to demonstrate current activity to grow market share and the effect this is having on business performance.

Winner

Daniel Jones – Professional Heating Solutions

Finalists

Holly Daulby – Honest Communications

Max Poynton, Jacob Watts and Matthew Bond – Project D

Kate Johnson – Rate Social

Junyi Xiao – W&W Trading and Consulting

The Generation Next Awards 2021 aired on YouTube on Friday 16 July, where young professionals and entrepreneurs from across the East Midlands were celebrated through a virtual ceremony.