A WRINGTON business has been handed an award only a year after it opened.

Hawkins and Company has been commended at an award ceremony in London for its work insolvency work.

The company, and founder Sam Hawkins, made the final five shortlist after a panel of industry experts whittled down more than 30 nominations.

She said: “This is an amazing achievement for the whole team as we set up last year and have just celebrated our first birthday.”