Captain Fawcett is simply delighted to have been included in the Export Award shortlist for the prestigious Insider Made in Central & East Awards 2022. Huzzah! An independent judging panel selected shortlists of manufacturing and engineering businesses with Captain Fawcett proud to be in the company of some of the finest regional contenders. The businesses in question will be showcased at the gala awards dinner which is taking place at the Jurys Inn, Milton Keynes on the evening of 31st March 2022, an event now in its seventh year. The winners of all the categories will be announced during the awards dinner. The awards celebrate and reward the excellence of the manufacturing sector and its skilled workforce, recognising companies that have excelled in innovation, product development and growth in either domestic or overseas markets over the course of the last 12 months. Chaired by Insider’s regional business editor Philip Cunliffe, an independent panel of expert judges scrutinised and assessed all the entries to decide the category shortlists and ultimate winners. Mr Cunliffe said: “We all know how difficult and challenging the last couple of years have been but if there’s a business sector that has risen to these challenges and performed better than most, it’s the manufacturing sector. “Almost from the outset of the pandemic, manufacturers in the region stepped up to the mark and have innovated, diversified and invested to make sure they remain productive and competitive. “Many of the businesses on the shortlists have demonstrated exceptional qualities and we’re really excited to be able to reward them at what I know will be a wonderful night of celebration of the manufacturing sector in the region.”