WORCESTER-based wireless broadband specialist, Airband, has scooped awards for innovation and family values.

Airband specialises in delivering better broadband connections for hard-to-reach and rural areas.

The firm scooped the Fastest Growing Family Business award at the Midlands Family Business Awards on November 9, in recognition of its rapid growth in both size and turnover during the past few years.

Airband director Red Peel was also highly commended for the Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Mr Peel said: "It feels wonderful to have the hard work and dedication of our team recognised in these awards.

"It feels personally rewarding to have won highly commended for the Entrepreneur of the Year award."