Here are the Halifax businesses and inspirational individuals shortlisted for the Yorkshire Choice Awards

The Yorkshire Choice Awards aim to recognise and raise the awareness of local people and independent businesses that are inspirational in their own way or in the markets they serve.

Brodstock Music Festival is shortlisted in the Community Arts Award category.

Al’s Emporium, Danny Thompson Photography, Loafers Vinyl and Coffee, Made For….., Mrs Sinclair's Vintage, Plus Health Company, Project Breakout and Pride and Provenance and White Rose Coffee Roasters are all shortlisted in the Independent Business of the Year category

Ben Moorhouse, Adam Dengel, David Naylor, Emon Choudhury and Graham Wheatcroft are shortlisted in the Inspirational Individual of the Year, while Ben Moorhouse is also shortlisted in the Local Fundraiser of the Year category.

Jodie Smith is shortlisted in the Volunteer of the Year category.

In the New Starter Business of the Year category, Albion Street Studios and The Bakery are shortlisted.

Jen Redfern, Melanie Thompson and Tabby Kerwin are shortlisted in the Business Woman of the Year category, while Mark Richardson is shortlisted for the Business Man of the Year.

Plus Health Company and Pride and Provenance are both shortlisted for the Customer Service Award.

Potting Shed Yorkshire Limited are shortlisted for the Charitable Business of the Year award, while Neil Davidson and Robert Hawkins are shortlisted for the Kate Granger Award for Outstanding Contribution.

Jen Redfern, owner of Plus Health, said: “We are delighted to have been notified of three separate nominations in this year’s Yorkshire Choice Awards, including independent business of the year, customer service award and business woman of the year.

"Naturally, we are feeling proud as punch and keen to sing it from the rooftops! It feels amazing to stand alongside so many people and businesses who contribute to our thriving region.

“We are a physiotherapy and pilates practice located in Halifax and are all born and bred in Calderdale too!

"The company has just celebrated its 15th year and we have recently secured partnerships with various organisations including Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees.”

This year’s awards take place on Friday, June 9 in Leeds.

To see the full list of nominees and to vote, click here.