MAGNIFY PR founder Nick Owens has been shortlisted in one of the north west’s most prestigious business awards.
Nick is among the candidates for Emerging Entrepreneur and Marketing Entrepreneur at the North West Leadership Awards 2025. This year’s event, set to be held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on March 27, will see winners crowned in 21 categories in front of the cream of the North West business community.
The judging panel for this year’s awards were Elise Wilson, Janine Smith, Oli Randell, Catherine Brown, Elizabeth Cameron and the session was hosted by Alliance Manchester Business School. Commenting on his nomination Nick said: “It’s an honour to be named among so many great businesses, and a great reward for Magnify PR. “I’m looking forward to attending the event and celebrating the very best examples of the region’s entrepreneurial talents.”
The awards aresupported by FirstEvent, Freeths and Northstone. The BusinessDesk.com’s North West editor MichaelTaylor, who chaired the panel, said: “We had a record number of entries to the Leadership Awardsthis year, and the standard of this year’snominations was higher than ever, displaying thedepth and breadth of the leadership talent in theNorth West. “I’d like to thank our judging panel for their time andexpertise and wish all the shortlisted individuals allthe best for our awards evening in March.” Janine Smith, a judge in the process said: “What aprivilege it has been to judge theTheBusinessDesk.com North West LeadershipAwards.
The calibre of applications has beenimmense and it’s really heart warming to see thetalent, drive, passion and inclusivity we have acrossthe region. These leaders are making a significantimpact on their businesses, their teams and theircommunities/society alike. “I’m looking forward to the awards in March where the winners will be announced.”
Nick Owens
Founder of Magnify PR
Nick Owens is an award-winning journalist and former Fleet Street Editor who built Magnify PR into a PR agency that operates across the UK with editorial instincts that shape strong journalism: story, timing, proof, relevance and reader value.