HOW great was it to final be back at an awards ceremony in person?

Over 400 people enjoyed the celebrations at the Telegraph & Argus' Bradford Means Business Awards last night.

11 awards were handed out at the Bradford Hotel, ranging from Apprentice of the Year to the Sustainability Award to the Employer of the Year.

Click here for a summary of how the evening played out.

To hear from our winners, make sure you keep an eye out on our website over the weekend and grab your copy of our 16-page supplement in Tuesday's paper.

Below is the full list of all the finalists with the winners appearing in bold.

Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Christeyns

  • Gabrielle Lloyd - Carnaud Metal Box
  • James Poole - Solenis
  • Sam Duffy - Solenis

The Social Mobility of Year, sponsored by Bradford BID

  • Cardinal
  • Exa Networks
  • Qube Qualifications

SME Business of the Year, sponsored by BHP

  • Ashtree Vision and Safety Limited
  • Clive Brook Volvo
  • Titus

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Bradford College

  • Kim Mcintosh - University of Bradford
  • Dan Clegg - Incommunities
  • Ben Preston - Bracken Ghyll Golf Club

New Business of the Year, sponsored by Exa Network

  • DD Salon Supplies
  • Faraday Drinks Ltd
  • Itaca Branding
  • Oikos

Tech Company of the Year, sponsored by the University of Bradford

  • Titus
  • Exa Network
  • Cardinal

The Sustainability Award, sponsored by Excelledia

  • Cardinal
  • Christeyns
  • Tildas tribe

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Solenis

  • Expect Distribution
  • Projex Solutions
  • Exa Network

Family Business of the Year, sponsored by Packetts

  • 360 Secure System
  • Pennine Plus
  • Winder Carpets

Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by Thorite

  • Debar Ltd
  • Astonish
  • Ferno

The Winner of Winners Award, sponsored by The Broadway

  • James Poole - Solenis