Our  CEO, Wes Wilkes, was honoured with the esteemed title of Alumni Business Person of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Staffordshire University Business Awards 2024.

 The award, a significant recognition within the local business community, celebrates Wes’s outstanding contributions to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The judges were effusive in praising Wes, stating: “We were blown away by Wes’ commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. He studied here, built businesses here, and continues to innovate while providing valuable employment opportunities in the region.

” Wes’s deep-rooted connection to the area was a key factor in earning him this accolade, showcasing his dedication to fostering economic growth and community development.”

 Wes, visibly moved by the award, shared his thoughts on the achievement: “I was incredibly surprised, humbled, and proud to have picked up the Alumni Business Person of the Year award. Having studied and enjoyed three wonderful years at Staffordshire University, it is a full-circle moment. Congratulations to all the entrants, finalists, and winners. It was truly a humbling and inspiring evening! What a place we live, work, and grow in.”

 Wes also took the opportunity to extend his gratitude to those behind the event, adding: “Massive thanks to all of the team for organising, sponsoring, presenting, filming, and feeding us. It was an incredible event, and I mean incredible!”

 Wes’s recognition as Alumni Business Person of the Year is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the region. He built his career and business from the ground up in Staffordshire. His company, Net-Worth Ntwrk powered by IronMarket, has not only been a beacon of entrepreneurial success but also a source of employment and opportunity for many.

The evening highlighted the remarkable business talent thriving in Staffordshire, and Wes’s win stands as a shining example of how dedication, innovation, and local commitment can create lasting impacts.

His story inspires the team at IronMarket, our members, and any aspiring entrepreneurs.

Congratulations to Wes and all the participants of the Staffordshire Business Awards 2024! Here’s to continued success and growth in the region.