AN innovation company says they feel privileged to be nominated for a prestigious accolade.

Think Beyond, from Knutsford, has been named as a finalist in the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition Awards 2022.

The firm, based on Parkgate Industrial Estate, has won acclaim in the digital innovation category.

The company said it is both ‘a surprise and privilege’ to be recognised after competing against some very high calibre nominations.

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The award recognises organisations with a focus on digital innovation and it is designed for businesses who demonstrate that they have embraced digitisation and have used technology to increase their profitability.

Principal consultant Mercè Cozens said: “Any nomination or recognition means a huge amount to a small business like us.

Knutsford Guardian: Think Beyond principal consultants Steven and Merce CozensThink Beyond principal consultants Steven and Merce Cozens (Image: Think Beyond)

“We have felt supported by the chamber since we joined.”

The success follows the company receiving The Cheshire High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise in April, this year.

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

Fellow principal consultant Steven Cozens added:“We never expect to be nominated, a finalist or an award winner.

“Like many northern businesses, we just get on with what we do and try to get others to think beyond – that is, to look at alternative solutions and to be open to innovation.

“Thank you to the chamber as well as Protos Networks who sponsor the award.

“Given the quality of businesses within the chamber membership, I guess we must be doing something right to be a finalist.”

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 grow, make more money and boost their results and performance.

To find out more visit think-beyond.co.uk/get-in-touch, email sales@think-beyond.co.uk or call 01565 632206.