Coventry Rocks sweeps 2022 Business Awards
Laura Brookes2022 proved to be a standout year for Coventry Rocks, with the My Town Rocks' website picking up several major awards recognising its work supporting families and promoting local activities across the city.
Over the course of the year Jess and Coventry Rocks were honoured by a number of regional and national award programmes, celebrating its contribution to the community and the role it plays in helping families discover things to do locally.
New Business of the Year - Coventry Live Business Awards
In October 2022, Coventry Rocks won New Business of the Year at the prestigious Coventry Live Business Awards.
The Coventry Live Business Awards celebrate the city’s most inspiring businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations, recognising those making a significant impact across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Winning the New Business category was a huge honour and reflected the rapid growth of Coventry Rocks as a trusted local resource for families.
SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2022
Earlier in the year, Coventry Rocks also received recognition at the SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2022, winning two regional titles:
- Best Local Tourism Information Platform – West Midlands
- Family Business of the Year – West Midlands
The awards highlight outstanding organisations across the Midlands that demonstrate innovation, community impact and business success.
Most Family-Focused Business - Coventry
In May 2022, Coventry Rocks was named Most Family-Focused Business - Coventry in the Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards.
The award recognised the platform’s role in helping families discover events, activities, attractions and community opportunities across the city.
You can read the official announcement here: Coventry Rocks - Acquisition International Award Listing
Helping Coventry families find things to do
Coventry Rocks was created to help parents quickly find events, activities, classes and places to go with children across Coventry and the surrounding area.
The website is part of the wider My Town Rocks network of local family activity guides across the UK, each run locally and designed to support families and community businesses.
By bringing together family-friendly events, local attractions and seasonal ideas in one place, Coventry Rocks makes it easier for parents to plan days out and discover what’s happening in their area.
Explore Coventry Rocks to browse upcoming events and find inspiration for family days out in Coventry.
My Town Rocks in the media
Coventry Rocks and the wider My Town Rocks network have also been recognised in national media and community initiatives.
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