The Best Local Council Market Award was to recognise the investment in the market hall in terms of introduction of wifi, improved public conveniences, decoration and signage, installation of a lift and other improvements as well as trader improvements, variety of stalls and customer service.  
Pictured with Adam are Councillor Mrs Cynthia Hawksley Chair of the Markets and Car Parks Committee and Mrs Val Schofield the Mayoress. The event also coincided with the launch of Love Your Local Market 2013.  Adam visited market traders, did interviews with BBC and other media and then did presentations to Walford and North Shropshire College, Oswestry School and the Marches School.  The evening before he presented to Start Up Britain at the local college.  
Town Mayor Chris Schofield admitted that this had been a very successful event. "Despite the heavy rain that spoilt the outdoor market plans everyone really enjoyed meeting Adam and sharing his experiences as a market trader in Glossop. The young people enjoyed his presentations that provided sound advice in terms of motivation, confidence building and shaping a can do attitude for life."

Not only did Lowri Roberts from Siop Cwlwm get nominated for Best Online Business but Gemma Manning-Bentley of Gemmipop Designs, won Young Business Entrepreneur 2013.  She demonstrated a robust marketing plan, and has achieved a tangible level of success within Oswestrty Indoor Market.
 
Business people accross Oswestry came together at a glittering celebration of the area’s business successes at a ceremony in the town on Wednesday, May 1. The Lion Quays Waterside Resort played host to the second annual Oswestry Chronicle Business Awards.  About 220 people attended the event, a rise on the inaugural year, cheering and applauding as the nine winners of the various categories were revealed.

Shropshire Star assistant editor Carl Jones, who compered the event, told the crowd: “Tonight is a night for celebration, a platform to showcase the best businesses that the area has to offer.  It’s a reminder that, amidst all the talk of recession and stagnation in the economy, determination and innovation are thriving.  There are many, many businesses in our area who are not only surviving in the current economic climate, but positively flourishing, and we have heard about 20 organisations which have made it through to the finals, and crowned nine winners.  Not everyone walked away with a trophy, but making it onto the shortlist in the face of such tough competition is no mean achievement in itself.”

Adam Corbally, a contestant on BBC's Apprentice is coming to Oswestry Markets on 15th May when Oswestry Markets’ is to receive its NABMA award as Best Local Council Market 2013.

Adam has agreed to take part in workshops with Start Up Britain and local schools and colleges to demonstrate how he developed his skills, confidence and success. Town Mayor Councillor Martin Bennett spoke of his pleasure at this acceptance. "We are looking for an excellent day with Adam that is set up to help and encourage young entrepreneurs.".

Good Friday saw the third annual Family Fun Day on the Bailey Head.  There were plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained including colouring competitions, Easter egg hunts, Mary Poppins, a magician and owls. Children’s rides and a number of Farmers’ Market stalls selling quality local produce really added to the day.  The Haven and Churches Together got involved this year by promoting the Easter message by managing the egg trail, shoe shining and by storytelling.