For us, awards means a nice night out and a pat on the back, but for our existing clients and for those thinking of getting in touch, it’s a reminder that every day of every year, we’re working hard to stay in front.

We have been fortunate enough to have been awarded a string of accolades in 2019, but each time it feels just as special, meaningful, and exciting as the first.

Our own Richard Peters, one of our financial planners at Fortitude sits on the grants panel for the Northamptonshire Community Foundation, which means he gets to see the foundation in action as well as playing a part in selecting the initiatives that receive funding.

This month, we were delighted to win the ‘Business Of The Year Award’ at the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2019. Here’s how it came about and how the night unfolded.