On Thursday 9 November, Parsons scooped the Business Growth Success Story award at the Wakefield Business Awards 2023!
We came out on-top despite stiff competition from three other local businesses, each with their own impressive growth stories. On winning the prestigious award, Ian Parsons said:
“This award is a shared success, it’s a proud moment for every member of our team and a testament to the dedication and hard work that they pour into the business. This prestigious recognition not only validates our efforts but also serves as a milestone in our longer-term growth journey. Beyond the accolades, winning this award positions us as a leader in our industry and community, opening new doors for collaboration, partnerships, and business opportunities. It reinforces our commitment to contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of Wakefield.”
Our growth trajectory has been marked by careful strategic planning. We believe that winning in the growth category reflects the effectiveness of our overall business strategy, from recruitment and training to marketing and client engagement.
Parsons was founded in 2009, with our Wakefield office opening in 2011 and York in 2021. We now employ over 40 people across two Yorkshire practices. A focused growth strategy has doubled our turnover over the past two years, expanding the workforce at a similar rate with the opening of a new office in York and launch of two new service lines to steadily grow its diverse client base. Judge’s commentary on the entry from Parsons said:
“Excellent story of growth since 2011, taking into account the merger and their clear strategy around responding to changing markets and bringing new skills into the senior management team. Underpinned by evidenced financial performance information.”
Now in its second year, the Wakefield Business Awards introduced a refreshed list of categories for 2023, aimed at giving businesses of all shapes and sizes from across the district the chance to shine. Independent judging saw each entry scrutinized three times, producing a robust shortlist which truly reflected high-quality businesses. Read more about our nomination, the Business Growth Success Story Category and the judging process in our previous blog article.
You can read the full winner listing on a special edition of the We Are Wakefield newsletter.
See the full list of finalists on the We Are Wakefield website.
