Celebrating the best in British business, the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards honoured entrepreneur and style icon Trinny Woodall with the prestigious Inspiration Award. Alongside her, 18 British businesses and entrepreneurs were recognised across various categories, including Entrepreneur of the Year and Employer of the Year. 

London’s Grosvenor Hotel set the scene for an evening celebrating Britain’s business elite at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards. With twenty categories spotlighting the country’s most innovative and resilient enterprises, the ceremony’s highlight was the recognition of Trinny Woodall, the celebrated fashion and beauty entrepreneur, who received the evening’s highest accolade – The Inspiration Award.

Hosted by British radio and TV presenter Anita Rani, the event brought together leaders from across sectors, with Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge and Rani adding their own touch of star power as they were joined by an audience of Britain’s top business minds and innovators, all gathered to recognise the resilience, ingenuity, and impact of UK businesses.

Reflecting on Woodall’s win, Sarah Austin, Director of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, commented, “Trinny represents the epitome of British business excellence. Her journey from media personality to a leading business figure in the beauty industry is a powerful example of innovation and resilience – qualities we are proud to honour.”

The full list of the 2024 winners is as follows:

The Inspiration Award

Trinny Woodall

The Family Business of the Year Award

St. Ewe Free Range Eggs

Highly commended  – West Heanton

The Lloyds Sustainable Business of the Year Award

Reconomy

Highly commended – Health Care and Transport Services

The Employer of the Year Award

Mansfield Pollard

Highly commended – VHR

The Lloyds New Business of the Year Award

MAGIC AI

Highly commended – UK Innovations Group

The Growth Business of the Year Award

EWI Store Ltd

The Small Business of the Year Award

Charlton Baker

Highly commended – Varn

The Department for Business and Trade Exporter of the Year Award

Net World Sports

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Food Division Ltd

Highly commended – Wellbeing Pharmacy

The Home Grown Business Enabler of the Year Award

Naq Cyber

Highly commended – Kaizen Ticketing

The Customer Loyalty Award

WestSpring IT

Highly commended – Octopus Energy

The Business Purpose Before Profit Award

ABL Health

Highly commended – Belu

The Blick Rothenberg Mid Size Business of the Year Award

Wifinity Ltd

Highly commended – First Response Group

The Scale Up Business of the Year Award

Axil

Highly commended – Cleanology

The Innovation Award

Content Guru

Highly commended – UK Innovations Group

The Lloyds DE & I Champion of the Year Award

Food Division Ltd

Highly commended – IT Naturally

The Tech Business of the Year Award

The GP Service

Highly commended – BigHand

The Micro Business of the Year Award – Small

Health Tech Services Group Limited

The Micro Business of the Year Award – Large

Cascade Cash Management

The Lloyds Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award

Aquavista Watersides Ltd

Highly commended – Cobbs Farm Co.

Sarah Austin, added: “What an amazing evening we had at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards last night! It was a privilege to have Tom Kerridge, Trinny Woodall and host Anita Rani at the event. The energy in the room was electric as we celebrated the exceptional companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to British business.

“In 2024, highlighting the achievements of successful businesses is crucial. As companies face economic uncertainty and shifting consumer behaviours, recognising their resilience serves as a beacon of hope. Britain remains a stronghold for business, rich in talent and opportunity.

“The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards not only celebrate these accomplishments but also open doors for winners. By shining a spotlight on their success, we provide increased visibility, networking opportunities, and the potential for collaboration, empowering them to elevate their businesses and inspire future entrepreneurs.

“I would like to express my gratitude to our event partners and our Headline Sponsor, Lloyds, for their unwavering support in making this event a success. We’re already looking forward to next year, as we continue to honour the brightest minds in British business!”