The annual awards serve as a powerful platform to highlight and celebrate the exceptional talent, innovation, and resilience within the local business community. With companies of all sizes and sectors represented, the awards showcase the very best that Herefordshire and Worcestershire have to offer.

This year’s competition was especially fierce, with 15 awards up for grabs across a wide range of categories—from start-up enterprises and family-run firms to export champions and sustainability leaders. The quality of entries was nothing short of phenomenal, making the judging process incredibly challenging and underlining the strength and dynamism of businesses across our counties.

Each winner of an individual category was then put forward for the evening’s most prestigious accolade: the Business of the Year Award, which recognises outstanding overall performance, leadership, and impact.

The Chamber extends a heartfelt thank you to every business that entered this year’s awards. Your hard work, determination, and achievements are what make our region thrive—and we are honoured to celebrate your successes.

Finally, we offer our warmest congratulations to all the Highly Commended finalists and, of course, the 2025 Chamber Business Award Winners:

Best Use of Technology and Trends, Sponsored by EBC Group – RGS Worcester Family of Schools

Charity Business of the Year, Sponsored by Milford Research & Consultancy Ltd – Midlands Air Ambulance Charity & ONSIDE

Commitment to the Community, Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical – Heart of Worcestershire College

Excellence in Customer Service, Sponsored by Wyevale Nurseries Ltd – Surf Tech IT Ltd

Excellence in Innovation, Sponsored by Malvern Hills Science Park – THEMIS powered by EBC Group

Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering, Sponsored by ABE Ledbury – Trueline Expanded Products

Excellence in Professional Services, Sponsored by LawFinity – GJS Dillon Ltd

Excellence in Sustainability, Sponsored by Vinegar Works – Wyevale Nurseries Ltd

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace – Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

High Growth Business of the Year, Sponsored by mfg Solicitors LLP – Level Peaks Associates Ltd

International Trade Business of the Year, Sponsored by Bishop Fleming – Kimal Plc

Leading Employer of the Year, Sponsored by Heart of Worcestershire College – Dawleys

Micro Business of the Year, Sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub – Miss Milly Limited

Most Promising New Business, Sponsored by Hayward Wright – Evolve Weight Loss

Small Business of the Year, Sponsored by Britannic Place Financial Management – Rapid Relocate Limited (part of the HotelshopUK Group)

Business of the Year, Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council – Dawleys

Here’s to another year of success, innovation, and growth in Herefordshire and Worcestershire!

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The renowned annual Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards are sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, with the winners of the 15 awards to be announced at an evening ceremony on 12^th June at the Worcester Arena, attended by hundreds of influential businesses from across the West Midlands.

Sutcliffe & Co are fourth-generation insurance brokers that are proud to be independent, allowing them to provide insurance policies from over 100 different insurers, ensuring clients get the right insurance for their needs.  They are firmly based in the heart of Worcestershire and closely involved with the local community, with clients across the UK in a diverse range of industries from manufacturing and engineering, to leisure and wholesales.

Key success factors for Sutcliffe & Co include capitalising on growth markets, building a strong brand with a personal service and their ongoing development of a supportive and inclusive culture. Furthermore, the company’s success is built on a foundation of integrity and over 60 years’ experience within the industry.

Duncan Sutcliffe, MD at Sutcliffe & Co, enthused: “I am really delighted and proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in this year’s Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Being shortlisted in the ‘Excellence in Professional Services’ category is entirely due to our fantastic team who work passionately, continually go above and beyond for our clients and deliver consistent high standards of service. They truly deserve this recognition, and I’m thrilled that they’ve achieved this phenomenal measure of success from the Chamber this year.”

This accolade follows a string of recent successes, as Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers was once again recognised as one of the UK’s top insurance brokerages for 2024 by Insurance Business Magazine in the 5-Star Brokerage list, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this impressive accolade and also for being named as a finalist in the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025.

For more information about Sutcliffe & Co, please contact their Head Office on 01905 21681 or alternatively email Enquiries@sutcliffeinsurance.co.uk.

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Prime Mix Marketing has been boosting the brands of businesses in the Midlands and beyond for twelve years, and this latest award finalist achievement springs off the back of a string of recent successes, as winners of Marketing Consultancy of the Year award in the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2024/25, and also Marketing Agency of the Year in the Central England Prestige Awards 2024.

Christina Darling, Managing Director of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, expressed her delight: “We are thrilled and honoured to have been named a finalist in this year’s Chamber Business Awards. It’s wonderful recognition from this stalwart supportor of local business and testament to the high standard of hard work from every single member of the Prime Mix team, who collectively deliver consistent great results for our clients which I’m proud to report also translates into a sustained period of growth for our business.”

The prestigious Chamber Business Awards include categories such as Excellence in Innovation and International Trade Business of the Year among the total 15 categories, and offers a platform for all sizes of business across the two counties to come together and celebrate success across the West Midlands. The awards ceremony will take place on 12^th June at the Worcester Arena where over 700 guests will gather to champion standout achievements by companies in the various categories.

The criteria for Micro Business of the Year includes communicating an organisation’s achievements since inception, how it stands out from the competition, measures success, plus how a company promotes its services to raise its profile. Since launching twelve years ago, Prime Mix is delighted to be in a strong period of expansion, its growth strategy continuing to attract and retain businesses across the professional services, defence and international business sectors, as well as retail.

For more information about Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, please email talktous@primemixmarketing.co.uk.

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The awards are set to be hosted on the 12^th June 2025 at the Worcester Arena, Worcester. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council.

The Awards will welcome over 700 guests from businesses across the two counties. The Awards celebrate firms across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and are a fantastic way to raise awareness of local business success.

There are 15 awards up for grabs, with each of the winners also being entered into the final coveted award, Business of the Year. The benefits that come alongside entering an award are invaluable, including a great boost to staff morale, a powerful tool to raise your profile and a way to stand out against your competitors.

The award entries are now OPEN. Entering the Chamber Awards is completely FREE of charge for Chamber Members and £50 per entry for Non-members and is limited to three entries per company. You will have to supply details of your business and why your business is suitable for the award.

Entries Close Monday 17^th March 2025, at 4:00pm.

Awards Ceremony – Thursday 12 June 2024, Worcester Arena, Hylton Road, WR2 5JN

For more information, contact events@hwchamber.co.uk

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The King’s Awards for Enterprise is recognised as the highest honour for a UK business. The Midlands is home to more King’s Awards recipients over the past five years than any other region outside London and the South East, highlighting how the region stands at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. The Assembly symbolises a powerful coming together of many of these pioneering businesses, setting a new standard for collaboration in pursuit of economic growth across the region.

The Midlands King’s Awards Network, convened by the Midlands Engine Partnership in collaboration with regional Lord-Lieutenants and government partners, represents a groundbreaking initiative. It aims to harness the collective power of the region’s most successful enterprises, driving investment, economic growth and social mobility – a testament to the thriving ecosystem of innovation and enterprise that defines the Midlands. Today at the event, the region underlines its position as a beacon of excellence, showcasing the transformative impact of its businesses on the local and global stage.

Sir John Peace, Chairman of the Midlands Engine Partnership, commented on the significance of the event:
“The Midlands King’s Awards Network Assembly is a landmark event that brings together some of the region’s most innovative minds. With over 180 King’s Awards for Enterprise received by Midlands businesses in the past five years—the highest number outside London and the South East—this Assembly and the Network it results in will serve as a powerful platform to build on the region’s successes. The collaboration fostered here today has the potential to unlock significant opportunities for growth and prosperity across the Midlands.”

The Assembly’s programme includes a series of dynamic panel discussions and interviews, each aligned with the Midlands Engine Partnership’s drivers for inclusive economic growth – Investment, Business, Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity.

These discussions, featuring numerous award-winning businesses from across the Midlands, are designed to inspire and enable new collaborations that will drive investment and growth and unlock greater opportunities for the region.

Keynote speakers, such as Edwina Dunn OBE, Jenny Tooth OBE and the CEO of the British Business Bank Louis Taylor will share their insights, contributing to an event that is connecting our region’s brightest businesses with regional business investors, and is a catalyst for future growth.

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15 awards were up for grabs, with the winners of each individual category entered the final coveted award, Business of the Year. Hosted by the amazing Bobby Davro at the Worcester Arena on Thursday 13th June 2024.  

A huge congratulations to all the Highly Commended businesses and the Chamber Business Award Winners for 2024: 

Best Use of Technology – Indra Renewable Technologies Limted 

Commitment to the Community – Dawleys 

Employer of the Year – HotelShop UK LTD 

Excellence in Customer Service – Hewett Recruitment 

Excellence in Innovation – OLPRO 

Excellence in Professional Services – Hewett Recruitment 

Excellence in Sustainability – DRPG 

International Trade Business of the Year – Momentum Pharma Limited 

Charity Business of the Year – KEMP Hospice 

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace – Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust 

High Growth Business of the Year – Britannia Dynamic Logistics Ltd 

Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering – Malvern Panalytical  

Micro Business of the Year – Veg Life 

Most Promising New Business – Limelite HR and Learning 

Small Business of the Year – MediServices Healthcare Ltd 

Overall Business of the Year – DRPG 

For the full list of Highly Commended and winners, head over to www.hwchamber.co.uk/business-awards.  

For pictures of the fantastic evening head over to the Chamber Facebook page.  

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This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our incredible team. From our consultants to our developers, each member has played an integral role in helping Coacto stand out in the competitive landscape of cyber and IT.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Circle2Success, the esteemed panel of judges, and our award sponsors, Mercian Events, for this incredible honour. Their recognition of our efforts motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and delivering excellence in everything we do.

Join us in congratulating our fellow finalists, whose remarkable achievements inspire us to reach higher and strive for greatness. Together, we represent the best and brightest in the industry, and we are proud to stand alongside such esteemed company.

None of this would be possible without the trust and support of our customers and partners. Your confidence in Coacto fuels our passion for innovation and drives us to exceed expectations every step of the way. Thank you for choosing us as your trusted partner in navigating the complex landscape of the Salesforce ecosystem.

As we eagerly await the final results, we remain committed to our mission of co-creating, innovating, and empowering businesses to succeed. This milestone serves as a reminder of how far we’ve come and how much more we can achieve together.

To find out more about Coacto visit coacto.co.uk

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Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024. The Tolley’s Taxation Awards recognise excellence within the tax profession, celebrating outstanding achievements, commitment to the industry, and innovative contributions.

Ballards LLP is in the running for the following categories:

• Best Corporate or Business Tax Practice
• Taxations Rising Star – Gina Gardner, Senior Corporate Tax Manager
• Tax Mentor of the Year – Martin Adams, Tax Partner

“We are thrilled to be shortlisted for these awards,” said Martin Adams, Tax Partner at Ballards LLP. “Recognition from our peers is a significant accomplishment and a testament to the dedication of our entire team.”

“At Ballards LLP, we prioritise exceptional client service. Seeing that dedication acknowledged on a national stage is truly gratifying. This shortlist validates our commitment to excellence and motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and providing innovative tax solutions.”

The Tolley’s Taxation Awards are highly respected within the tax profession. Shortlisted firms are evaluated by a panel of independent judges on a range of criteria, including technical expertise, client service, innovation, and contribution to the wider tax community.

The shortlist reflects Ballards LLP’s commitment to providing exceptional tax services to their clients. The firm has a proven track record of success in helping businesses of all sizes minimise their tax liabilities and achieve their financial goals.

Ballards LLP will be attending the Tolley’s Taxation Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 16th, where the winners will be announced. 

About Ballards LLP

Ballards LLP (https://ballardsllp.com/) is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants that offers a modern approach to accounts production, audit, taxation, and strategic business advice. They combine traditional excellence with market-leading technology to maximise success for their clients.

About the Tolley’s Taxation Awards

The Tolley’s Taxation Awards (https://www.taxationawards.co.uk/website/12071/home/) are the UK’s leading awards for tax professionals. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of tax advisers, accountants, and in-house tax teams across a wide range of disciplines.

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Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a fantastic way to raise awareness of local business success. The Chamber would like to say a huge thank you to each and every business who entered this year’s awards. The quality of this year’s entries was phenomenal once again, making it an extremely tough competition! Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted.

Category finalists are as follows:

Best Use of Technology and Trends (sponsored by EBC Group)

• DRPG
• Indra Rewnewable Technologies Limited
• Uncover Britain
• OGL Software Limited
• Rapid Relocate Limited

Charity Business of the Year (sponsored by Milford Research & Consultancy Ltd)

• ONSIDE Independent Advocacy
• Headway Worcestershire
• Acorns Children’s Hospice
• KEMP Hospice
• Marches Family Network

Commitment to the Community (sponsored by Malvern Panalytical)

• Dawleys
• Hewett Recruitment
• Oakland International
• The Courtyard Trust
• University of Worcester

Employer of the Year (sponsored by Thursfields)

• The Key Safe Company
• HotelshopUK Ltd
• Roxel UK Rocket Motors Limited
• Hayward Wright
• Sutcliffe & Co Insurance

Excellence in Customer Service (sponsored by 3WH)

• Hewett Recruitment
• Malvern Panalytical
• OLPRO
• Assure Technical
• Indra Renewable Technologies Limited
• Momentum Pharma Limited

Excellence in Innovation (sponsored by Malvern Hills Science Park)

• OLPRO
• Brusco Food Group
• EBC Group
• Kimal PLC
• OGL Software Limited
• Roxel UK Rocket Motors Limited

Excellence in Professional Services (sponsored by Castle Green Financial Planning)

• Hewett Recruitment
• Focus Environmental Consultants
• Hayward Wright
• Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants
• Britannic Place Financial Management Limited

Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering (sponsored by ABE Ledbury Limited)

• Malvern Panalytical
• PROTEKTOR GROUP UK LTD
• Clifford Springs
• Galebreaker
• Optimec Metrology Limited

Excellence in Sustainability (sponsored by Rehau)

• New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)
• JEH Laundry Services Ltd
• Arena Online Ltd
• DRPG
• Oakland International Ltd
• OLPRO

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace (sponsored by Cargill Protein)

• ArrowXL
• Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
• Karndean Design Flooring
• Real World Consultancy

High Growth Business of the Year (sponsored by mfg Solicitors LLP)

• Britannia Dynamic Logistics Ltd
• Lucart Hygiene Ltd
• ONE Creative Environments (ONE)
• Brusco Food Group
• Heartbeat Manufacturing Limited

International Trade Business of the Year (sponsored by Britannia Dynamic Logistics)

• Momentum Pharma Limited
• JMDA Design (John Martin Design Associates Ltd)

Micro Business of the Year (sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub)

• Veg Life
• Wild Edric Media
• Earth Hub
• Fresh Nous
• whatwhenwhyhow ltd
• Milford Research & Consultancy Limited

Most Promising New Business (sponsored by Hayward Wright)

• Earth Hub
• IT Managed Consultancy Ltf
• Toucan Exhibitions and Events Ltd
• Limelite HR and Learning
• Triplo ESG

Small Business of the Year (sponsored by GJS Dillon)

• MediServices Healthcare
• Heartbeat Manufacturing Ltd
• Dawleys
• Focus Environmental Consultants

The countdown is now on until the winners of each category are announced at the black-tie awards ceremony on Thursday 13 June, at Worcester Arena. The event will welcome over 700 business leaders from across the two counties to celebrate our finalists, winners and highly commended businesses.

Tickets for the Chamber Business Awards are now available for purchase. To book your tickets please email events@hwchamber.co.uk.

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The awards are set to be hosted on the 13^th June 2024 at the Worcester Arena, Worcester. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards will welcome over 700 guests from businesses across the two counties, celebrating their fantastic achievements and raising awareness of local business success.

The Chamber will present awards in 15 categories, with each category’s winner also being entered into the final coveted award, Business of the Year. The benefits that come alongside entering an award are invaluable, including a spectacular evening that is sure to boost staff morale, a powerful tool to raise your business profile across the two counties and a way to stand out from your competitors. The awards will be followed by an after-party at the Botanist Bar, Worcester.

The award entries are now OPEN. Entering the Chamber Awards is completely free of charge for Chamber Members and £50 per entry for Non-members and is limited to three entries per company. You will have to supply details of your business and why your business is suitable for the award.

Entries Close March 18^th 2024, at 4:00pm.

For more information, contact events@hwchamber.co.uk

The categories available for entry are:

• Best Use of Technology and Trends – Sponsored by EBC Group
• Charity Business of the Year – Sponsored by Milford Research & Consultancy Ltd
• Commitment to the Community – Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical
• Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Thursfields
• Excellence in Customer Service – Sponsored by 3WH
• Excellence in Innovation – Sponsored by Malvern Hills Science Park
• Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering – Sponsored by ABE Ledbury
• Excellence in Professional Services – Sponsored By Castle Green Financial Planning
• Excellence in Sustainability – Sponsored By Rehau Ltd
• Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace – Sponsored by Cargill Protein
• High Growth Business of the Year – Sponsored by mfg Solicitors LLP
• International Trade Business of the Year – Sponsored by Britannia Dynamic Logistics
• Micro Business of the Year – Sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub
• Most Promising New Business – Sponsored by Hayward Wright
• Small Business of the Year – Sponsored by GJS Dillon
• Business of the Year- Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council

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