A local business has been recognised as the Family Business of the Year 2023 in a Midlands award ceremony.

The Midlands Family Business Award ceremony took place on 29 June in Nottinghamshire.

The independent, not-for-profit awards seek to recognise the region's most innovative, ethical and successful family-owned businesses, and a local business has been recognised in this year's iteration.  

HR, payroll, and finance expert, MHR, is proud to announce that is has been awarded the Midlands Family Business of the Year award, at the 2023 Midlands Family Business Awards. 

Established in 2010, the Midlands Family Business Awards is an independent, charitable initiative organised by Nottinghamshire family business, The Wilson Organisation. Through the Awards, The Wilson Organisation seeks to celebrate and recognise the success, achievements and innovations of the region's family run and owned businesses.

The winner of The Family Business of the Year award was determined by a panel of appointed, expert, independent judges, including leading figures from the local business community and a representative from a professional standards body, including PwC. The rigorous process included a written submission, as well as an in-person interview with all members of the judging committee.  

MHR has been owned by the Mills family since 1984 when it was founded by John Mills. Mr Mills still serves as Group Chairman while his daughter, Jessica Mills, was appointed Chairman in 2021 after previously holding various leadership and board positions within the company. 

Jessica Mills, Chairman, MHR, comments: "To be recognised as Midlands Family Business of the Year 2023 is an incredibly proud moment for myself, my father and everyone who works at MHR. 

"It is a testament to our incredible employees and their unrivalled dedication to support our customers and each other. Our teams are filled with passionate individuals who are dedicated to providing the best innovative products and services possible.

"We're incredibly proud to be a family business. This award will give us all a moment to reflect and celebrate on all we have achieved throughout the past 39 years.

"Congratulations to all of the winners on the night, and to every nominated business. They have all made a considerable contribution to the health of the Midlands business community."