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Meet All The Shortlisted Nominees

We are taking nominations from across the Great Britain. Historically we receive a huge volume of nominates so for anyone that does get shortlisted it is a massive achievement!

Last year, we had over 1600 nominations and the standard of entrants was so high that we shortlisted a record-breaking number for the awards across the award categories. While we cannot give them all an award, each winner is truly deserving of recognition for their achievements.

The Great British Business and Community Awards judging process saw a range of esteemed entrepreneurs come together to scrutinise our finalists and select the short-listed nominees from the nominations and the winners among them.

Shortlisted nominees will be announced at 27th March 2024

Jackie Chappell, 1st Women CEO of British Rail and renowned Entrepreneur was part of the judging panel and said:
Judging this year’s awards was tough. Every entry was of a very high standard and each one was unique which made the decision harder. I’m very proud of the quality of businesses that we have in this region and these awards give them the true recognition that they deserve.
Alec Jones-hall, Director of The Great British Business and Community Awards said
We are proud and excited to be celebrating outstanding achievement across the region and rewarding those who are making a huge impact throughout Great Britain. It is also a time for the business community to come together, not only to celebrate the accomplishments of those shortlisted and the deserving winners of each category, but also to mark the fact that we all continue to play a vital role in the success of our region and that its future achievements will be built on the foundations we lay today.

Awards Categories

Business of the Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Arthur David Food With Service Ltd
  • Blaise Commercial Finance
  • Blucando IT
  • Content Guru
  • CV Library
  • DeskLodge
  • Fidelity Energy
  • Fish Brothers
  • GPM UK Ltd
  • H2R Selection
  • Heck Food Ltd
  • Mara Nursery
  • MiTEQ Ltd
  • OPX Group
  • Sandford Freight (UK) Ltd
  • TIB Services Ltd
  • U Sports

Male Entrepreneur of the Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Adam Foster
  • Ben Clements (Peaky Digital )
  • John Haw (Fidelity Energy)
  • Lee Biggins (CV Library)
  • Luke House (Sheild Services)
  • Matt Connelly (ihateironing)
  • Mark Harris (MH Power Cleaning)
  • Matthew Cole (MGC Developments)
  • Paul Brown (SWIFIX)
  • Richard Freke (H2R Selection)
  • Rob Curtis (The Pursuit Agency)
  • Roy Walker (Sandford Freight UK Ltd)
  • Sammy Mhaule (The Kicks Brand)
  • Sean Smith (Globe Vehicle Hire And Sales Limited)
  • Toddington Harper (GRIDSERVE)

Female Entrepreneur of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Amanda Adlem (Hilton Skin and Body Clinic)
  • Aaliyah Bashier (The Beauty Clinic)
  • Ali-Mai Joseph
  • Andreea Daly (Saasy Software)
  • Charlotte Marshall (Arctic Direct)
  • Debbie Bryan
  • Debbie Gilbert (Viva Business Support)
  • HRH Princess Eugene Majuru
  • Jenni Dunma (Daisy First Aid)
  • Jo Boughton-White (Dorwest Herbs Ltd)
  • Nicola Day (The The West Berks Cleaning Company)
  • Nicole Debson (ABL Recruitment)
  • Nikita Thakrar (DNC Studio Ltd)
  • Phillipa Nicholson (Bluebull Recruitment)
  • Pippa Birch (Pipster Solutions Ltd)
  • Shantell Moore (Dash Couriers (Wiltshire)Ltd)

New Start-Up of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Anita's Craft Shop
  • Bio-Synergy Lifestyle Ltd
  • Cotswold Networking
  • Grace's Giclée Art Print Shop
  • Journey with Nikita
  • Feed Pets UK Ltd
  • Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen
  • LUX Industries
  • Muscle Mechanics
  • Smart Mushrooms Ltd
  • SuSy
  • The Curious Play Cafe
  • The Kicks Brand
  • The The West Berks Cleaning Company

Young Entrepreneur of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Brad Birchmore (MentionSocials LTD)
  • Charlie Hiscox (U Sports)
  • Dave Southby (Dave Southby Financial Planning)
  • Emily Smart (Smart Choice Tutors)
  • Grace Middleton (Grace's Giclée Art Print Shop)
  • James Vincent (Hot Source Creative)
  • Liborio Macaluso (Grosvenor Casino Reading South)
  • Lucas Gleed (Gleed Media)
  • Matthew Cole (MGC Developments)
  • Molly Grahame (Mollys Delights UK)
  • Sam Gardner (Smart Mushrooms Ltd)
  • Samuel Marriott-Dowding (Marriott Communications)
  • Will Hamilton-Davies

The SME of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • ABL Recruitment
  • Adopstar
  • Blue Bull Recruitment Ltd
  • Compliance Angels Ltd
  • Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd
  • Dads Shop LTD
  • Daisy First Aid
  • GHS Direct Ltd
  • Glewstone Court Country House
  • Globe Vehicle Hire And Sales Limited
  • Hillier Funeral Service
  • McKenzie Consultancy & Legal
  • MiTEQ Ltd
  • PowerQuad
  • Rose Media Group
  • Pistachio Design Ltd
  • The Pursuit Agency
  • To Go Group
  • Trent’s Drains
  • Virtual Business Centre
  • Zoom Office

The Employer of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • ACI Group Ltd
  • Condy Mathias
  • DeskLodge
  • Evergen
  • Excalibur Communications
  • Fidelity Energy
  • Fish Brothers
  • Grosvenor Casino Reading South
  • Ihateironing
  • MiTEQ Ltd
  • Pipster Solutions Ltd
  • Round Midnight (Virtual Decisions)
  • Sales Geek
  • Scion Communications
  • Thomas Franks
  • Wilson Partners Limited
  • We Are Safe Hands Ltd

The Apprentice of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Alexia Williams (Rolls Royce)
  • Matt Ford (Xtrac)
  • Molly Grahame (Phabrix)
  • Oliver Smith (MiTEQ)
  • Sajia Ahmed (Pipster Solutions Ltd)
  • Shelley Curtis (West Berkshire Council)

The Charity of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases
  • Brafternoon
  • Cosgarne Hall Ltd (Harbour Housing)
  • Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity
  • Jessie May Children's Hospice at Home
  • Julian House
  • Parenting Special Children
  • South Central Ambulance Charity
  • The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Disease
  • The Safety Centre Charity Hazard Alley
  • Voluntary Action Swindon

Outstanding Contribution to The Community

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Ali-Mai Joseph
  • Anita Gray (Brafternoon)
  • Deborah Lawson
  • Digger Barnes
  • Emily L Connally - The Cherwell Collective
  • Enviromena
  • Fiona Da Silva-Adams of Revolution Performing Arts Ltd
  • Grace Organisation
  • Heck Food Ltd
  • Hillier Funeral Service
  • Holme Grange School
  • Odyssey Innovation Ltd
  • Paycare
  • Round Midnight (Virtual Decisions)
  • The Burnt Chef Project
  • The Craft Coop CIC
  • TIB Services Ltd

Lifetime of Achievement

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Adam Foster
  • Anne-Marie Perry (Abigroup)
  • Arthur David (Arthur David Food with Service Ltd)
  • Catherine Walsh (Holme Grange School)
  • Claire Downes, Round Midnight (Virtual Decisions)
  • Deborah Lawson
  • Digger Barnes
  • Elsbeth Hallam (Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity)
  • Kris Hall (The Burnt Chef Project)
  • Mary Ryan (Penlon)
  • Vanessa Dooley (Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy)
  • Steph Awbery (Berkshire Motor Show)

The Leisure & Tourism Award

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Berkshire Motor Show
  • Cofton Holidays
  • Fluff Software
  • Grosvenor Casino Reading
  • Grosvenor Casino Reading South
  • Hot Source Creative
  • Leonardo Hotel Swindon
  • Luxury Coastal
  • Residence Inn Slough
  • The Blakehay Theatre
  • The Yattendon Brewing Company Ltd
  • The Roseate Reading Hotel

Business Leader of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Andreea Daly (Saasy Software)
  • Anthony Burns (Paycare)
  • Blain Shepherd of Thomas Franks
  • Charlie Hiscox (U Sports)
  • Dean Caplin (Scion Communications)
  • Debbie Bryan
  • Eileen Rumble (Mara Nursery)
  • Jay Greatley (Blaise Commercial Finance)
  • Jo Boughton-White (Dorwest Herbs)
  • Luke House (Sheild Services)
  • Paul Brown (SWIFIX)
  • Richard Few (Sales Geek)
  • Shelley Otway of Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow
  • Tessa Hebditch (Chickp Ltd)
  • Vanessa Dooley (Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy)

Networker of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Angela Roberts (Cotswold Networking)
  • Debbie Atkins (The Athena Network)
  • Debbie Bryan
  • Debbie Gilbert
  • Emily Smart (Smart Choice Tutors)
  • Mike Land
  • Nick Forgham (BNI)
  • Rachel Weaven
  • Sarah Gardner (Serving Our Superheroes)
  • Victoria Russell - VJR Business Support Ltd

Innovator of The Year Award

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Andreea Daly (Saasy Software)
  • Elastic Mint
  • Evergen
  • Fluff Software (Huntly App)
  • GRIDSERVE
  • Mary Ryan (Penlon)
  • Muscle Mechanics
  • Odyssey Innovation Ltd
  • PowerQuad
  • Round Midnight (Virtual Decisions)
  • Sabre technology
  • Sonu Jayswal (Horizon Health Plus UK)
  • SuSy

Solo Entrepreneur of The Year Award

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Dean Toon (The Hidden Chef Deli & Events Kitchen)
  • Eloise Johnson (Mrs Murals)
  • Kayla Williams
  • Kemelo Ngwamotsoko (K&C Virtual PA)
  • Lucas Gleed (Gleed Media)
  • Nicola Briginshaw (Fuschia Designs)
  • Sarah Gardner (Serving Our Superheroes)
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