Apeldoorn Business Awards 2024: Celebrating Local Excellence at Orpheus Theatre

12.11.2024

Apeldoorn Business Awards 2024 Honour Local Innovation and Talent

The Apeldoorn Business Awards 2024 took place on 24 October at the Orpheus Theatre, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of the region. This year, the awards celebrated seven remarkable businesses and social organisations that have made significant contributions to the local community.

The event featured notable guests, including Maggie Feng, CEO of Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, who served as a jury member. Wittenborg’s commitment to supporting local entrepreneurship was evident, as they sponsored the start-up section of the awards.

Wittenborg's rector, Ron Tuninga, addressed attendees with an inspiring speech that highlighted the importance of nurturing emerging talent in the business world. He emphasised that Wittenborg is the most international business school in the Netherlands and encouraged the Apeldoorn business community to reach out for exceptional international talent. Tuninga stated, “We sponsor the start-up section of the business awards because these companies can be great role models for our students who learn about entrepreneurship in our programmes.”

Tuninga later presented the Wittenborg Starters Award to Slagerij Spaans (Spanish Butcher Shop).

Among the attendees was Bentolhoda Omidmoazzam, an MBA (Master of Business Administration) student in Apeldoorn who volunteered for the evening. She shared, "It was a great experience interacting with people and welcoming them. The show was super energetic and amusing. The favourite part for me was announcing the winner and the fireworks."

The winners of the Apeldoorn Business Awards 2024 further included Don Bosco in the Rabobank Social Organisations category, Linthorst Techniek B.V. in Industry & Technology, Klein Optiek in Retail, Restaurant De Veluwe in Tourism & Hospitality, 123Advies.nl in Wholesale & Services, ABNØRMAAL Events for the Student Encouragement Award, with the Audience Award also going to Restaurant De Veluwe.