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Oldham Business Awards 2022

Arguably the most popular the event has always been
presentation of the evening, meeting on a regular basis
however, came midway during the pandemic.
through the evening when Headed by former BAE
new Latics co-owner and Systems executive Steve
chairman Frank Rothwell Kilroy, from Chadderton,
was handed a prestigious the group continued to work
‘Special Recognition’ award hard behind the scenes,
by Sir Norman Stoller. meeting by Zoom technology
Sir Norman admitted to comply with pandemic
during his presentation regulations.
speech that colourful Frank The evening was sealed
‘had more courage in his by a rousing after show
little finger’ than he had party hosted by Oldham
in his whole body – some based radio station Mom’s
testament indeed! Spaghetti with spectacular
Frank (pictured right with DJ sets by Matt Black and
Sir Norman) said: “The Becki De-Funk keeping the
support of all the people of party spirit going well into
Oldham has always been so the early hours ensuring
humbling. all those guests had a truly
“This is a massive honour memorable evening.
for me, but I’ve always The Oldham Business
enjoyed my work down Awards also continues
the years, it’s never been a to raise funds for two
chore.” nominated Oldham charities
Founded in 2009, the – Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
awards have become part of and the Mahdlo Youth Zone
the Oldham business fabric, – and they did so again
with attendance at the Queen after organising a popular
Elizabeth Hall maxing out at envelope raffle on the night.
more than 600 people. All in all, this was another
Covid regulations and huge celebration of local Frank Rothwell receives his Special Recognition
government-led lockdowns businesses in our great town award from Sir Norman Stoller
mean the awards have not – roll on 2023 for the 14th
been held for three years, but year of the Oldham Business
the steering group behind Awards!

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