Punch Taverns’ New Business Development team has been shortlisted in the innovation category of the National Business Awards.

The pubco will be competing against companies in a wide range of sectors – from online marketing to recruitment, pet food and children’s clothing – for the Market Gravity Innovation Award.

Duncan Garrood, chief executive of Punch Taverns, said: “We’re very proud to have been shortlisted for the Market Gravity Innovation Award at this year’s Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, and this is testament to the hard work and dedication of our New Business Development team. This recognition demonstrates the invaluable support provided to Punch Taverns licensees from the point of entry through their first critical year of business.”

The winner will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 10 November.