MANCHESTER, UK — HMG Paints has been shortlisted by the Manchester Evening News in its Business of the Year Awards for the Turnover £10m - £25m category.

Gracienne Ikin, Communications Manager at HMG Paints, said, “We’re delighted to have been shortlisted by the Manchester Evening News, as we head into our 90^th year of business. As a proud Manchester company this award means a lot to us, and we’re very much looking forward to the ceremony.” Top-performing companies from a range of sectors including tech, construction manufacturing and fashion have been announced as finalists for the 27^th M.E.N. Business of the Year Awards 2019. Winners will be announced on Nov. 14.

Additionally, Finance Director Candice Brett has been named as a finalist for two personal awards. Brett is shortlisted for Finance Director of The Year (less than £25 million turnover) at the 2019 Finance Awards North West along with a second nomination at the Northern Finance Director Awards taking place in November. “I’m incredibly proud to be nominated for these awards as the nominations come from my peers,” said Brett. “The nominations cap a fantastic 18 months of being with HMG Paints, and I’m looking for to attending the awards with the HMG team.”