Jonathan Hopkins, Managing Director of BGS Utilities has been shortlisted in two categories in the 2026 North West Leadership Awards, run by media outlet TheBusinessDesk.com

As a Finalist in the ‘Emerging Entrepreneur Leader’ and ‘Company Leader (under 50 employees)’ categories, Jonathan’s entry was recognised by a panel of judges made up of previous Award winners and chaired by joint Managing Director of TheBusinessDesk.com, Alex Turner.

For the Warrington-based business with a strong network across the North West, this is the first time the utility-infrastructure company has entered the Leadership Awards. But with Jonathan’s recent listing in Insider Media’s 42 Under 42 for the North West and evidence of how the Company is becoming a provider of choice for Developers and Main Contractors across the region, putting a submission forward seemed a logical next step.

Jonathan’s entry talked about growing up as part of the business which was founded by his Dad, to now being its Managing Director and steering its future success as an employee and client-focussed organisation.

Jonathan said: “I entered these Awards for my team. Personally, I feel a bit uncomfortable being singled out in this way, but if my presence on the shortlist and in the room of Finalists means there is opportunity for the BGS Utilities team, then that’s what this must be about. I’m honoured to be included, but my team are the ones who deserve the recognition.”

Alex Turner added: “Our judges faced difficult decisions and had to leave out some high-performers, but the shortlist is packed with impressive individuals who are exemplars for us all.”

The winners will be announced at an Awards dinner to be held at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on 5^th March.