Winners revealed: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hails the best of British business at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards
- The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards took place last night at London’s Grosvenor Hotel, where the winners of the 17 categories were eagerly announced
- The star-studded ceremony featured the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, TV Presenter Naga Munchetty and British Actor David Harewood
The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards ceremony was one of pure delight and celebration. The awards shone a light on those business and entrepreneurs who have truly made an outstanding contribution to British Business. The calibre of finalists in each category was the highest it’s been so far, with Britain’s business elite filling every seat in the room.
The evening was intertwined with entertainment and speeches from Sarah Austin, Director of the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards and the UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. British news personality Naga Munchetty and A-list actor David Harewood also featured in the entertainment section of the evening, with The Lionesses receiving the honorary award for Inspirational Leadership off the back of their success at the Women’s Football World Cup.
The finalists sat in anticipation as the winners of each category were announced. The full list of winners is as follows:
The Employer of the Year Award
Winner – Quality Bearings Online
Highly commended – xDesign
The JetBlue Business Enabler of the Year Award
Winner – Parser Digital
The Lloyd’s Bank New Business of the Year Award
Winner – Upholstery2u
Highly commended – IDM Energy
The Lloyd’s Bank Sustainable Business of the Year Award
Winner – Clean Planet group
Highly Commended – Webmart & Eco-International
The Department for Business & Trade Exporter of the Year Award
Winner – Rockit Rocker
The Lloyd’s Bank Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award
Winner – Cleanology
Highly Commended – Quest Management
The LDC Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Winner – Sian Jones, Correla
The Scale Up Business of the Year Award
Winner – Utility Line
Highly Commended – TDS
The Growth Business of the Year Award
Winner – Sweet Projects
Highly Commended – The Housing Network
The Mid-Sized Business of the Year Award
Winner – Net World Sports
Highly Commended – Findel
The Lloyd’s Bank DE & I Champion of the Year Award
Winner – Black Business Show
Highly Commended – Essentialise Workplace Being
The Purpose Before Profit Award
Winner – Housing Network
Highly Commended – Wildflowers of London
The Small Business of the Year Award
Winner – Get a Drip
The Tech Business of the Year Award
Winner – Disguise
Highly Commended – Octopus
The Gateley Business Transformation of the Year Award
Winner – Bramble Energy
Highly Commended – Simply Asset Finance
The Innovation Award
Winner – Flare Audio
Sarah Austin, Director of www.britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk, commented:
“What an incredible evening we had at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards last night. It was an honour to have Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Actor David Harewood and host Naga Munchetty gracing the event with their presence. The atmosphere was electric as we celebrated these outstanding companies and individuals who have made remarkable contributions to British business.
“The anticipation in the room was palpable as we unveiled the winners in each category. The calibre of finalists was exceptional, and it’s clear that Britain’s business elite were well represented. Every winner showcased exceptional dedication and innovation in their respective fields, setting a standard for excellence that will undoubtedly inspire others.
“I want to extend my gratitude to our event partners and, of course, our Headline Sponsor Lloyds Bank, for their unwavering support in making this event a resounding success. We are already looking forward to next year, as we continue to celebrate the brightest minds in British business.”
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