• 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.”