Sutton firms celebrate success at regional awards

Two Sutton Coldfield Chamber members have been recognised for their success at a top regional awards.

Video production company Ark Media won the Small Business of the Year at the Birmingham Post Business Awards.

And the Young Businessperson of the Year award went to Phil Davis of 3D Facilities Support - a family-run business specialising in facilities management and innovative engineering solutions.

The awards were celebrated online and hosted by TV broadcaster and weather presenter Emma Jesson.

The small business of the year category received more than 20 nominations with three finalists being chosen by the judging panel.

The judges were impressed that, despite a challenging year, Ark Media continued to grow, providing clients with TV adverts, social media campaigns, internal communications and e-learning training videos.

In the past year, the Sutton Coldfield company created videos for 65 clients, went on 145 shoots and clocked up 270,400 minutes in the editing suite.

Phil Arkinstall (pictured), MD of Ark Media and president of the Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce, said: “It has certainly been a testing time for businesses and it 's great the team is recognised for their hard work in what can only be described as a crazy year.

“I am thrilled to have won and congratulate all the other nominees and winners who have achieved so much in such trying times.

“I 'm really looking forward to more normality returning and excited about what the future holds for Ark. ”

At the age of 25, 3D Facilities Support 's Phil Davis has already amassed nine years of experience in engineering, managing his own team, sales and business strategy.

He joined the business at 16 as a trainee apprentice and has developed an abundance of qualifications to advance through job roles and has just completed a building services engineering degree at university.

His current role as service manager sees him managing his own team of 14 engineers, sub-contractors and premium clients and he has also developed strong links with local technical colleges as he is an advocate for developing youth skills.

Katie Hale, honorary chair of Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce, said: “It is fantastic to see a local business being recognised for their hard work and perseverance in such strange times.

“Huge congratulations to both Ark Media and to Phil at 3D Facilities and I look forward to celebrating with you in person! ”