Chesterfield-based brand Paper Starlights has been recognised nationally after being shortlisted for Retail & Wholesale Champion at the Good Small Business Awards in Liverpool.
The award celebrates companies making a positive impact across sustainability, community, and ethical business practices. Although Paper Starlights didn’t take home the top prize, being named among the finalists marks an exciting milestone and the company’s first ever awards evening.
Representing the team at the event were Andy, co-founder, and Becky, head of digital and operations.
“It was such a special evening,” said Becky. “To be recognised alongside so many purpose-led businesses is a huge honour for us and for Chesterfield too. It shows that small independents from our town can make a big impact on a national stage.”
Founded in 1996, Paper Starlights has spent nearly 30 years creating handcrafted paper star lanterns. Each lantern is handmade by skilled artisans in India under long standing fair trade partnerships, using responsibly sourced materials that align with the brand’s commitment to sustainability and ethical craftsmanship.
“We’re proud to represent Chesterfield and to show that sustainability and craftsmanship can go hand in hand,” said Andy. “This recognition inspires us to keep doing what we love; creating joy, responsibly.”
