The Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIB Awards) founded by Morecrofts Solicitors, has officially crowned MyCardium AI (pictured above) as the

Overall Winner for 2025, recognising its pioneering work in medical imaging and AI-driven cardiac diagnostics.

The announcement was made at a glittering black-tie ceremony on Thursday 16 October at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, attended by almost 500 guests from across the Liverpool City Region. The awards, now in their eleventh year, celebrate the diversity, innovation and resilience of the region’s thriving independent business community.

Founded in 2013 by Morecrofts to mark the firm’s 200th anniversary, the MIB Awards have become a cornerstone of the local business calendar. Each year, they shine a spotlight on the region’s most dynamic businesses.

Alison Lobb, Managing Partner of Morecrofts said: “Each year, the MIB Awards uncover remarkable stories of business innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial determination. This year’s finalists reflect that spirit, and MyCardium AI is a perfect example – using cutting-edge technology to make a tangible difference to people’s lives and to the future of healthcare. We are incredibly proud to recognise their achievement.”

This year’s headline sponsor was once again the Liverpool BID Company and CEO Bill Addy added: “Independent businesses don’t just contribute to our economy – they define the spirit of our communities. The MIB Awards are a vital platform to celebrate and elevate those who are pushing boundaries, improving lives and setting new standards. MyCardium AI embodies that mission, and we congratulate them on a well-deserved win.”

MyCardium AI, winner of the Digital & Technology Business of the Year, uses proprietary end-to-end AI software to revolutionise cardiac imaging. Their “human in the loop” technology is trusted by clinicians to increase accuracy, reduce cost, and speed up the development of new treatments across the globe.

Winners were chosen from hundreds of entries, reviewed by independent judging panels made up of experts across various sectors. This year’s finalists represented a broad spectrum of industries – from health and wellbeing to retail, construction, tourism and professional services – reflecting the strength and resilience of Merseyside’s independent economy.

Category sponsors for the 2025 MIB Awards included:

JEC Business Finance, Everton FC, Merseyrail, Forresters IP, ONE Knowsley, The Guide Liverpool, Bruntwood, Butterworth Spengler, B&L Creative, Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Handelsbanken, DSG Accountants and FPC.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS:

Community Interest Company of the Year – Thrive

Trades or Manufacturing Business of the Year – Trojan Lighting Solutions

Professional Services Business of the Year – Sutcliffe

Culture & Tourism Business of the Year – Hope Street Hotel

Best Creative Business – Loud Speaker

Best Start Up – Girls On The Go

Retailer of the Year – Solo Car Sales

Children Focussed Business of the Year – Safe Hands

Food Venue of the Year – Derek’s

Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year – Girls On The Go

Digital & Technology Business of the Year & Overall Independent Business of the Year – MyCardium AI

Employer of the Year – Structec (N.W)

Business Person of the Year – Sean Keyes – Sutcliffe