A CUTTING edge Knutsford company is celebrating after receiving a prestigious accolade.

Think Beyond won The Cheshire High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise.

The business was nominated in the category for digital innovation and awarded for the most innovative use of technology for business transformation.

The awards were presented at Churchill House, home to the University of Chester Business School.

Think Beyond Founder Mercè Cozens said: “I can’t believe we won.

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“When I heard some of the other nominees speak about their work, I thought we didn’t have a chance.

“I think I screamed when our name was read aloud.”

The company, based on Parkgate Industrial Estate, is honoured to be recognised by the High Sheriff of Cheshire Robert Mee.

Merce said: “It was absolutely fantastic and a privilege to accept the award.

“I think I just about managed to say thank you when up on the stage due to the excitement and adrenaline.

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“We met some amazing people and I would like to thank the High Sheriff for his kind words.

“It is a night that I will never forget.”

Think Beyond is a management consultancy that offers research, planning and change services to help firms develop new methods and ideas.

A team of 10 people help businesses to see things differently to boost their results and performance.

The company won the award for its neuroscience work focusing on how the brain influences behaviour.

To find out more about Think Beyond visit think-beyond.co.uk