A family-run hotel, bar and restaurant in Oldham which specialises in wedding ceremonies say they are on 'cloud nine' after being crowned the borough's 'business of the year'.
The Oldham Business Awards (OBA), held on Friday, September 13, invited dozens of businesses to a glitzy gala dinner at Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Now in its 16th year, the OBA aims to celebrate business success while recognising the contribution businesses make in helping to build the fabric of Oldham.
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The awards celebrate business excellence amongst companies located in the borough, whether for wealth creation, innovation, inspirational leadership or good practice in people management, skills development or environmental issues.
Each award is judged against criteria per each one of the 11 award categories and attendees had the chance to not only bag an accolade but top prizes while enjoying the big party.
One award winner who is celebrating this year is Grains Bar Hotel which was crowned 'business of the year up to £1m'.
Situated on Ripponden Road on the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire, the hotel, restaurant and bar promises to provide the "perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life" as well as "unmatched" wedding packages.
Bosses at the hotel said they spent "the whole day floating around on cloud nine" the next day after winning the award.
In a post on social media, the team said: "It's been an incredible eight year journey together and we just want to take a moment to thank each and every staff member, past and present, for their hard work, dedication and general amazingness.
"We also owe a huge thank you to our lovely customers for their loyal support over the last few years.
"Most of you guys have become more like family. And that trust, love and support is what's powered us to keep moving onwards and upwards.
"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
"We will always be eternally grateful."
Dozens of customers also praised the team, with Cheryl Nortley writing: "This award could not have gone to a better business or team.
"You are all outstanding and put one million per cent into everything you do and we have been lucky enough to spend lots of quality time at Grains Bar Hotel and we cannot wait to spend our first anniversary back where we became Mr and Mrs."
Lynne Pearson also said: "Huge congratulations and very well deserved. The extra work you've put in over the last few years is immense.
"The place is as amazing as the fabulous people there."
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