The prestigious SME National Business Awards 2024 lit up Wembley Stadium last night, bringing together ambitious entrepreneurs and thriving small-to-medium enterprises from across the country. The iconic venue provided the perfect backdrop for a celebration of innovation, dedication, and success, with attendees enjoying fine dining, networking opportunities, and a night to remember.
As anticipation filled the air, Awards Director Damian Cummins took to the stage to unveil the winners of the brand-new Business Leader categories, setting the tone for an evening of triumph and recognition.
Business Leader Awards
- Small Business Leader
- Gold Winner: Jimmie Brennan – Love Mondays Office Space
- Silver Winner: Katie Parker – Pickles Pet Pantry
- Medium Business Leader
- Gold Winner: Lisa Course – Papillon Coffee House
- Silver Winner: Louis Fairfax – CUB (UK)
- Large Business Leader
- Gold Winner: Dan May – ramsac
- Silver Winner: Matt Roberts – Capital Space
The Big Moment
The evening culminated in the coveted Overall Winner award, which was presented to Maximeyes UK. This title celebrated their exceptional contribution to the SME community and their role as a trailblazer in business excellence.
Awards Director Damian Cummins reflected on the evening’s energy, saying:
“The calibre of our finalists this year, paired with a healthy dose of competitive spirit, made the SME National Business Awards 2024 one for the books! Wembley Stadium came alive with ambition and entrepreneurship. The excitement in the room was electric, with cheers and celebrations comparable to an England game. A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists—you deserve every moment of your success!”
The Full Roll of Honour
The evening recognised excellence across 21 categories, with Gold and Silver awards presented to outstanding businesses. Here’s the full list of winners:
- Apprentice Employer of the Year
- Gold: Zenopa
- Silver: Powercor
- Best Enterprising Business
- Gold: Pinksheep
- Silver: Changing Social
- Best New Business
- Gold: The Restoration Group
- Silver: Pickles Pet Pantry
- Business Innovation
- Gold: UXLI
- Silver: Mainstream Careers
- Business of the Year (Less than 50 Employees)
- Gold: Magara Law
- Silver: Timeless IT Business
- Business of the Year (More than 50 Employees)
- Gold: Acorn Analytical Services
- Silver: Nockolds
- Business Person of the Year
- Gold: Michelle Crook – Reactiv8 The Nation
- Silver: Rick Gannon – New Era Training
- Business Woman of the Year
- Gold: Abi Cleeve – SkinSense
- Silver: Naomi Haynes – Naomi Haynes Financial Planning
- Community Business of the Year
- Gold: HAB Law
- Silver: Greystone Solicitors
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Gold: ASL
- Silver: Delivered Social
- Employer of the Year
- Gold: Neves Solicitors LLP
- Silver: Virtual Human Resources (VHR)
- Family Business of the Year
- Gold: Twenty-Two Business Support and Development
- Silver: Jenolite
- High Growth Business of the Year
- Gold: Maximeyes UK
- Silver: Edu-Lettings
- Influencer of the Year
- Gold: Luxury Collective Surrey | The Thrive Club
- Silver: BE-SEEN-SCREEN
- Networking Group of the Year
- Gold: Collaborate MK
- Silver: Networking with Purpose
- Positive Impact Award
- Gold: Sahan Cares CIC
- Silver: HAB Law
- Retail Business of the Year
- Gold: AJ Sports
- Silver: Service MOT Repairs
- Service Excellence
- Gold: Verve Homecare
- Silver: R.N. Wooler & Co
- Sustainability Award
- Gold: MBM Omega
- Silver: ARCO2 Architecture
- Website of the Year
- Gold: OMED Health
- Silver: Austin Werner
- Young Business Person of the Year
- Gold: Jason Mashinchi – Cambridge Kinetics
- Silver: Oliver Addams – Short Walk
A Night to Inspire
The SME National Business Awards 2024 was not just a celebration but an inspiration to businesses of all sizes to continue striving for greatness. For more information about the awards, visit smenationals.co.uk or call 01908 542720.
Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for their remarkable achievements!