East Midlands Winners

Our East Midlands Small Business Winners & Highly Commended 2024.

Service Small Business Finalists

Highlighting businesses that excel in providing exceptional services, the Service Business category. From chimney sweeps to party planners and carpet fitters.

Winner – Smalley Hot Tub Services

Highly Commended – Teddy’s Trims Dog Grooming

Hair & Beauty Small Business Finalists

Recognising excellence in the Hair & Beauty industry, open to salons, solo therapists, spas and specialists.

Winner – GLOW
Highly Commended – Samantha Rose Beauty

Food & Drink Small Business Finalists

Celebrating the culinary artisans and establishments that bring delectable flavours to the community. Whether it's a cosy café, a vibrant restaurant, or a creative food vendor or manufacturer.

Winner – Bear Cool Honey Company

Highly Commended – Saffron Event and Venue Caterers

Family Run Small Business Finalists

This category is for family run or family founded small businesses.

Winner – Bear Cool Honey Company

Highly Commended – Smalley Hot Tub Services

Health & Wellbeing Small Business Finalists

Focusing on businesses in the health and wellbeing space, this category includes health clinics, fitness studios, wellness centres.

Winner – Olivia Brown – Sports Therapist


Highly Commended – Infinite Wellbeing

Professional Services Small Business Finalists

This category celebrates businesses that offer specialised and expert professional services and B2B services. From legal and financial services to consulting and advisory roles.

Winner – Oh My Marketing


Highly Commended – Derbyshire Mortgages & Protection

Retail Small Business Finalists

This category recognises outstanding retail businesses that offer exceptional products, and create memorable shopping experiences both in person, online or on the high street.

Winner – Team Prom


Highly Commended – Paintgear

Young Entrepreneur Finalists

Recognising the energy and innovation of young business leaders, this category celebrates entrepreneurs who have achieved remarkable success at a young age (under 25)

Winner – Oh My Marketing  – Georgia Kingston


Highly Commended – Icasia Studios – Isabella Parish

New Small Business Finalists

Highlighting the spirit of entrepreneurship, this category honours recently established businesses. (started within the last 18 months)

Winner – Roots Coffee Lounge CIC

Highly Commended – The Social Little Bird Co.

 

Business Owner Finalists

This category honours individuals who have shown exceptional management skills, strategic vision, and a commitment to the success of their business.

Winner – Team Prom – Lisa Gadsby

Highly Commended – Staged Spaces – Sarah Atherton

Trade Small Business Finalists

This category recognises businesses in the trades such as plumbing, electrician, landcaping and building.

Winner – Seal The Damp

Highly Commended – The Handy Family Company

Customer Service Award Finalists

This category celebrates businesses that prioritise exceptional customer care, and great processes that are setting the standard for customer service excellence.

Winner – Team Prom 

Highly Commended – Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool

Business Hero Finalists

Nominees in this category have demonstrated a commitment to community development, social responsibility, and initiatives that strengthen the bonds for their customers and the community they serve.

Winner – Roots Coffee Lounge CIC
Highly Commended –  Circus Starlight

Innovation Award Finalists

This category recognises businesses that push the boundaries of innovation, whether through groundbreaking products, cutting-edge services, or revolutionary business practices.

Winner – Staged Spaces
Highly Commended – Sweet Temptations Corby

Public Vote Winner

The Winner of the public vote, across all categories. Winner - Paint Gear

Overall Small Business

The winner of this award is the highest scoring business across all categories.

Winner - Team Prom