Small and medium-sized enterprises from across the country came together in style to celebrate their achievements and recognise the passion and commitment they pour into their businesses. Set against the stunning backdrop of the QEII in Westminster, the evening unfolded with elegant dining, valuable connections, and well-deserved victories.
As anticipation filled the room, Awards Director, Damian Cummins stepped onto the stage to reveal the winners of the public vote.
Business leader: (Less than 5 Employees)
Gold Winner: John Acton – Peer2Peer Boards
Business leader:(More than 25 Employees)
Gold Winner: Caitlin Barrett – Marco Paul
After recognising excellence across 20 categories of Gold and Silver winners, the distinguished title of Overall Winner was presented to…Wiseup Networks.
Damian shared, “This year’s finalists set the bar higher than ever. Their passion, drive, and a touch of healthy competition made the SME National Business Awards 2025 a night to remember! The QEII buzzed with ambition and entrepreneurial spirit, the energy in the room was incredible, with the crowd cheering every win with enthusiasm and pride. Huge congratulations to every winner and finalist, you’ve all achieved something remarkable!”
The full list of Winners is available below:
Apprentice Employer of the Year:
Gold Winner: Southbourne Rubber
Silver Winner: Royal Spa Decoration
Best Enterprising Business:
Gold Winner: Wiseup Network
Silver Winner: TOTFest Festival
Best New Business:
Gold Winner: EquiTech Group
Silver Winner: Panthera Consultancy
Business Innovation:
Gold Winner: Eskan Electronics
Silver Winner: Guardtech Group
Business of the Year less than 50 Employees:
Gold Winner: Kranlee Logistics
Silver Winner: IBC Simply
Business of the Year more than 50 Employees:
Gold Winner: Vetsure Pet Insurance
Silver Winner: Allicio
Business Person of the Year:
Gold Winner: Enis Evlat – Silent View Windows
Silver Winner: Pia Honey – No Floor No More CIC
Business Woman of the Year:
Gold Winner: Lucie Macleod – Hair Syrup
Silver Winner: Laura Till – AMBITION Sports Coaching
Community Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Diamond Hampers CIC
Silver Winner: Apex Ability
Corporate Social Responsibility:
Gold Winner: HORBIA UK
Silver Winner: Meadfleet
Employer of the Year:
Gold Winner: Evenbreak
Silver Winner: Imaginera
Family Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: We Get Any Stock
Silver Winner: Nu-Tech Exhibitions + Events
High Growth Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Modern World Business Solutions
Silver Winner: EquiTech Group
Local Hero Award:
Gold Winner: MyMiltonKeynes BID
Silver Winner: Roseview Windows
Online Business of the Year:
Gold Winner: Sweet Needle Industries
Silver Winner: Behavet
Positive Impact Award:
Gold Winner: Sunnyside Rural Trust
Silver Winner: Powertutors
Service Excellence:
Gold Winner: Mindful Memorials
Silver Winner: Flourish Retail
Sustainability Award:
Gold Winner: Meadfleet
Silver Winner: Pinksheep Marketing
Website of the Year:
Gold Winner: Beany
Silver Winner: We Get Any Stock
Young Business Person of the Year:
Gold Winner: Claudia DeFabio – Meeko Teams
Silver Winner: Jack Avery – PPS GB
Overall Winner: Wiseup Networks
For more information on the awards, go to smenationals.co.uk or call 01908 542720.
