Who should win each of our Listener Choice Awards?  You can vote now in as many categories as you wish. These are the six finalists.

Indigo Greens Estate Agents Ltd

About Them

Indigo Greens are a hybrid estate agent who provide a unique and personal approach straight from the 'Treat people how you would expect to be treated yourself' mould. We offer all the modern-day thrills of an online agent, including the low fees, but with a perfectly balanced blend of traditional high street estate agency.

We believe that each vendor, landlord, buyer and tenant is different and that there isn't a 'One size fits all' template to work to, which is why, Simon and Emma will provide you with a personal service based on a wealth of experience and knowledge across the market place to guide you through the process from start to finish.

Why Should They Win?

Why our clients think we should win...

"I used Indigo Greens when selling my house and they were absolutely fantastic. They were so easy to get hold of and were always so helpful and professional. Even once a sale was agreed they kept their fingers on the pulse and ensured I was kept up to date at all times. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an agent. They are polite, professional, know the market well and genuinely care. They have a refreshing human approach to selling houses and im so glad we used them. I will use them again for sure!" - Miss T 

"Simon and Emma have been fantastic at selling my home, I even bought my new home through Indigo Green too! They were fantastic at marketing my property and offering constant support during each part of the buying and selling process. When comparing all of the estate agents on offer, not only were Indigo Green best value for money, their service has also been second to none. For a professional and personal service, they are York's go to Agents." - Ms J

"We cannot praise these guys enough, thank you Emma and Simon.  With selling a property 250 miles away from us they have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help us out.  Your services are fresh and friendly, and certainly not stuffy.  If you are struggling to find an estate agent then Indigo Greens come very highly recommended.  Thank you to both of you helping us so often with the sale of Dad's property at a difficult time for us.   We wish you well for the future." - Mr C

Harrowells Solicitors

About Them

When people think of solicitors, they think of paperwork and forms. Yes, we do get involved in some of that but what we really do at Harrowells is help people make the right decisions - for example when faced with a difficult situation or perhaps where personal, family or business money is at stake.

With offices in York, Clifton Moor, Haxby, Easingwold, Thirsk and Pocklington, we advise people across North and East Yorkshire on a whole range of legal issues.

Our staff work really hard to be genuinely contactable, manage expectations in a helpful way and explain what can sometimes be quite technical issues in straightforward terms. Our clients really appreciate all this and, as a result, over 80% of our work comes from repeat business and personal recommendations.

Why Should They Win?

Delivering sound legal advice that can be practically applied is only part of the story. We also recognise that we need to play our part in supporting and sustaining the various local communities we serve.

We provide financial or other practical support to a wide range of local  charities, clubs or initiatives, both within York itself and in and around many of the market towns of North and East Yorkshire. 

We often try to do things a little differently and get behind causes, events or activities that might not necessarily attract large scale support from other sources. Examples include job interview training for students at rural comprehensives, long term support for smaller sports clubs, assisting social support networks in York and various market towns and sponsorship of a wide variety of local fetes and festivals.

There are lots of local businesses like us delivering great service and 'doing their bit' for the local community but if you particularly like our approach, whether it be how we provide our legal advice or how we support local causes, then please vote for us to encourage us to do more of the same!

PenLife Associates Ltd

About Them

Established over 35 years ago, we are a firm of Independent and Chartered Financial Planners providing no-nonsense financial advice to people across Yorkshire and beyond.

Our focus is on helping our clients make smarter financial decisions that lead to increased wellbeing and a better quality of life.

We offer specialist advice on a wide range of financial needs- investments, inheritance tax, pensions and final salary transfers, just to name a few.

We have a team of Financial Planners, Managers, Dedicated Support, Marketing Coordinators, Administrators and Receptionists who have the skills and experience to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Why Should They Win?

We follow our core values; the principles that enable us to provide the best possible advice and service. However, these are also applied internally - we all support each other and get along like a little PenLife family! 

Our accreditations evidence our excellence. They're the badges we wear that prove we have the skills and experience to deliver the highest standards of financial planning.

Our awards are recognition of our excellence in practice. They validate our commitment to our clients, our business and our values. Last year, we were selected for Professional Adviser's 12 best firms to work for, and have been part of New Model Adviser's Top 100 UK Advice Firms for 3 years running.

We regularly receive positive feedback, whether that be in the office when a client has a meeting, or online, such as Google Reviews. We're constantly looking to improve and love hearing what people have to say about us!

There's nothing better than a bit of Yorkshire spirit! We are proud of being located in York and regularly work alongside and support other businesses in the area, such as local hotels, chocolatiers, printing companies and local solicitors and accountants. 

Because of the hard work we put in both for clients, our staff and other businesses we work with, we really do feel like we are one of the best IFAs in the area!

Hethertons Solicitors

About Them

Hethertons Solicitors is one of York's leading independent legal firms, with a history stretching back more than 70 years. While the firm is rightly proud of its past, it is very firmly rooted in the provision of modern legal advice to businesses and individuals. 

The firm offers a range of services including private client, employment law, family law, property and conveyancing support and corporate and commercial advice. 

Hethertons Solicitors understands that succeeding in Yorkshire's modern, vibrant economy requires the firm to stand out from the crowd, which is why it continues to take a truly innovative approach to the services it provides by constantly developing its services.

This is most evident in the development of its unique fixed-costs, no-nonsense services, which make using its legal services far more straightforward. 

From an initial meeting, the team try to gain as much information as they can about clients to provide carefully tailored advice, while its director-led approach ensures that clients have a consistent point of contact that they can always call upon who understands them or their business.  

Incredibly, around 80 per cent of its work comes from referrals, which is a testament to our high levels of customer service.

Why Should They Win?

Hethertons Solicitors places clients at the centre of its firm and has created services that have been developed specifically for local businesses and individuals.

Its fixed-rate services provide businesses with complimentary support and advice and differ vastly from older hourly rate systems, still common amongst many firms. 

This flexible approach is valued by clients who say they are more confident in instructing Hethertons for help as opposed to competitors. 

These services can only be delivered with the help of the firm's experienced team. Hethertons continues to invest in their development and training, which ensures they deliver a high level of service to clients. In the past year alone, it has helped three new young female solicitors to qualify.

Hethertons has also shared its expertise widely with the public, with the firm holding multiple free seminars in the last 12 months on issues ranging from Brexit through to GDPR. Its specialist solicitors have also written for the York Press, Yorkshire Post and even The Times and The Express.

While some law firms may put profits first, Hethertons always ensure that it is the people at the heart of matters that are cared for, by providing a friendly and transparent service that makes clients feel welcome.

Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors

About Them

With offices across North Yorkshire in York, Selby, Malton and Pickering, Crombie Wilkinson is a leading law firm and one of the largest in North Yorkshire with a progressive and forward-thinking approach to law. We are a client centred firm and understand that our clients are all very different, each with individual needs. The firm has a wide and specialist diversity of legal skills across its team of 120 staff; helping both individuals and businesses with advice and support.

Our reputation for supplying comprehensive, high quality legal service delivered efficiently and cost effectively is supported by the client testimonials we receive regularly and confirm our status as one of North Yorkshire's go-to legal firms.

Clients are at the centre of everything we do. We provide a practical and down to earth approach when dealing with matters. Our local knowledge, speed of response and personal service define our commitment to always delivering our best.  

Our people are a very important part of Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. We are proud to have a strong team in place. We as a firm believe in nurturing the talent we see in all of our staff and this provides excellent service to our clients.   

Why Should They Win?

At Crombie Wilkinson we care about our clients; now and for their future. 

Our care comes from our firm's ethos which is built on four key values Client Centre, ‘Continuous Improvement, Citizenship and Community Focuse. We deliver these through our Client Club which includes our commitments to work together as a team to deliver an excellent client experience as stated in our Service Pledge.

To achieve this we:

• Treat your politely, considerately and with respect
• Work with you as a team so you come to know and trust us
• Update you regularly using plain language
• Work hard to avoid delays
• Contact you should unforeseen events happen
• Ensure there are no surprises on costs
• Take on board your feedback so we can continuously improve our service
• Listen and care about you and your circumstances

Our promise is to make sure all our clients benefit from proactive engagement with us so we can provide them with the ongoing care and assistance we pride ourselves on delivering. We take the time to understand their personal circumstance and work hard to ensure their affairs are in order to prevent possible problems and mitigate risks which may come up in later life.

BBS Accounts and Bookkeeping Services

About Them

Accountancy With Difference - A Hand To Hold & Ears That Listen.

BBS Accountancy & Book keeping offer services to both small and medium sized businesses. All aspects of book-keeping and accounts services are undertaken. We've been trading 17 years and have built up a strong and loyal client base covering a wide range of industries. Here at BBS we know how important it is to be able to talk to our clients in a relaxed and trustworthy manner. We combine professionalism with a patient, friendly and informal work ethic to ensure our clients feel at ease when working with us.

Why Should They Win?

BBS is a friendly and approachable company who work with small and medium businesses as well as helping with individual tax needs. 

We pride ourselves in having an open door policy and supporting individuals and companies within our community.

We work closely with local charities and offer bespoke packages for individuals that need one off support.

Vote In All The Categories

To vote in our other categories please click which category you would like to vote in and then choose which business you want to win. Remember you can vote in as many categories as you wish!

Best Cafe or Tearoom

Best Hair & Beauty

Best Place To Stay

Best Tradesperson

Best Pub or Bar

Best Restaurant

Best Fish & Chip Shop

Best Wedding Venue

Best Entertainment Venue

Best Event

Best Charity Event

Best Small Gym

Best Large Gym

Best Under 18s Activity Group

Best Legal/Financial/Estate Agent Service

Best Independent High Street Business

Best New Business

Best Small Attraction

Best Large Attraction

Charity of the Year

Terms and Conditions

• The business must be within the Minster FM broadcast area which details can be found here.
• This competition is also governed by the offical terms and conditions of Minster FM which can be found here.
• In the event of a tie, all tied businesses will share the accolade or move forward to the next round of voting.
• The top six best performing businesses in each category will be shortlisted on Tuesday 17th September.

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