Watford businesses shortlisted for Herts Awards 2024

Funeral directors M. K. Ginder & Sons was entered for West Herts business of the year, family business of the year and ‘Excellence in Customer Commitment’ at the Inspiring Herts Awards 2024 by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce.

Adam and Daniel Ginder at the Watford Audentior Awards in 2017. (Image: M.K Ginder & Sons) Founded in 1983 by Martyn Ginder, the St Albans Road business is now run by his sons Adam and Daniel and has seven branches around Watford.

Managing director Adam said the shortlisting was a “great honour”, particularly in the family business category.

Watford mayor Peter Taylor, Adam and Daniel Ginder when they were recognised for their contribution to Watford's Centenary Day in October 2022. (Image: M.K. Ginder & Sons) He added: “The heart of what we do is looking after families and who best to look after a family but another family of course.”

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Alison May, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care's community engagement manager, said staff were “delighted” at being shortlisted for the ‘Community Champion’ award.

The Rennie Grove Peace Hospice has also been shortlisted for the 'Community Champion' at the 2024 awards by the chamber of commerce. (Image: Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care) She added: “Through our Compassionate Communities programme we are working to make a significant impact in our local communities by tackling loneliness and isolation.”

Smart home appliances firm GeoSmartPro, based in the Croxley Business Park, was also shortlisted for ‘Excellence in Business Diversification’, while car rental service Tusker Direct, based in Hatters Lane, was entered for the ‘Green Award’.