Local recruitment firm shortlisted for small business award
Tirebuck Recruitment based in Knowle, Solihull has been chosen as a finalist for the Legacy Award at this year’s Small Awards.
Now in its eighth year, The Small Awards is a nationwide search for the smallest and greatest firms in the UK, across all sectors. It is organised annually by Small Business Britain, which champions, inspires and accelerates the nation’s 5.5 million small firms.
Tirebuck Recruitment, founded by Karen Tirebuck in 2000 and run by her daughter Emily (pictured), provides personalised and bespoke recruitment services to clients West Midlands and Warwickshire for 24 years. It has been selected as one of just eight finalists for the Legacy Award for best family business that recognises awards the unique characteristics, challenges and strengths of family run businesses. The business demonstrates involvement and contribution from family members as well as business success over a period of time.
With eleven different categories, the Small Awards celebrate the dynamism and resilience exhibited in the UK’s small business sector, across everything from sustainability heroes to digital stars, to long-standing family businesses.
“The Small Awards is all about celebrating the inspiring small business owners who are at the heart of the economy and their communities,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain. “They are an opportunity to recognise and applaud the passion and resilience of the nation’s small firms, particularly amidst such turbulent times. Tirebuck Recruitment is extremely deserving of being shortlisted for this award and we can’t wait to celebrate with them in May.”
Emily Tirebuck, managing director said: “Being named a finalist for the Legacy Award feels like a nod to the journey we've had at Tirebuck Recruitment. Taking over from my Mum has been a both an honour and challenge and it is incredibly humbling to be shortlisted for the Legacy Award, acknowledging the lasting impact of our efforts at Tirebuck Recruitment.”
Visit Knowle, a volunteer led business promoting Knowle and its businesses said: “We are delighted to hear about Tirebuck Recruitment being shortlisted for the Legacy Award. Tirebuck Recruitment is just one of many independent, small but mighty businesses in Knowle that makes Knowle such a vibrant business community. We wish them every success for the finals.”
Judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners of all categories, including the overall winner of the Small Business of the Year award, will be announced at a splendid awards ceremony in London on 16 May, 2024.
The ceremony will this year be held at St Mary’s church in London, with plans underway for a night of entertainment, inspiration, and celebration for UK’s greatest small businesses.
