Our main sponsor is Core to Cloud to whom we are indebted for their support.

Thanks also must go to Cirencester Sales & Lettings and Redkite Solicitors (formerly Davey Law) for their generous sponsorship of the awards presentation at Ingleside House.

 

Medium Business of the Year

This award was designed to recognise our local, family-owned businesses with no more than 19 employees. The judges were looking for entries that could demonstrate success, growth and customer retention with strong revenue growth and distinctive qualities.

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Winner: Non Solo Pasta

The judges were particularly interested in businesses that have shown adaptability in changing market conditions and have a clear vision for future growth.


Finalists: Spruce Dog Grooming and Cotswold Labels

Micro Business of the Year

This award is a celebration of small businesses in our local community that have demonstrated excellence in their field. It’s about highlighting that business size doesn’t matter when delivering extraordinary customer experience. The judges were looking for businesses with 3 employees or less that have shown remarkable growth in revenue or customer base and have set themselves apart from the competition.

Sponsored by:

Bathurst Estate

Winner: The Cotswold Range

The judges were particularly interested in businesses that have innovated in their industry and shown a deep understanding of their customers’ needs.


Finalists: Fern & Ivy and Watermoor Point

Team of the Year

This award aims to recognise the collaboration and teamwork that have led to the overall success of a business. The judges were looking for teams that have demonstrated a coherent and complementary team effort, made a positive impact on their business and displayed a strong ethos and drive behind their teamwork.

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Winner: CTC Local Information Office

The judges were particularly interested in teams that have shown exceptional communication, problem-solving, and a track record of achieving remarkable results together.


Finalists: CTC Community Services and Parkinson's UK (Cirencester and Stroud)

The Innovation Award

This award is a salute to our local creators and thinkers who are delivering bold new business models and products in our local economy. The judges were looking for businesses that could explain their unique, ground-breaking, or disruptive approaches, demonstrated how they have used innovation to move their business forward and showed how this innovation has changed their business for the long term.

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Winner: Cotswold Hills

The judges were particularly interested in businesses that have shown a culture of innovation, embraced emerging technologies and demonstrated a willingness to take risks in pursuit of ground-breaking ideas.


Finalists: Polygon Pets and the Medical Writers Club

Business Person of the Year

The purpose of this award is to celebrate an inspiring individual who brings success to our local community.  The judges were looking at how these individuals overcame challenges and facilitated business growth through their leadership, innovation, job creation, or community involvement.

Sponsored by:

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Winner: Michelle Milliner

The judges were particularly interested in evidence of outstanding leadership skills, strategic thinking, and how these individuals have made a positive impact on their industry.


Finalists: April Coate (JB Promotions) and Danny Matthews (Short Story Ventures)

Apprentice of the Year

This award is aimed at promoting the diverse and growing range of outstanding apprentices in Cirencester and the surrounding area. The judges were looking for entries from individuals who could showcase their impact within their organisation, demonstrate personal growth and were making exceptional contributions to their workplace.

Sponsored by:

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Winner: Thomas George (Corin)

The judges were particularly interested in apprentices who have shown a strong work ethic, dedication to learning and a passion for their chosen field.


Finalists: Issy Hemns (This is Silk) and Rebecca Minty (Publica)

The Ethical Business Award

This award recognises businesses that are making a positive impact through their activities, focusing on stakeholders rather than just shareholders. The judges were looking for businesses that highlighted their sustainability achievements, showcased employee-led initiatives with a positive impact and demonstrated a commitment to the green economy.

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Winner: Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.

The judges were particularly interested in businesses that have implemented ethical practices across their operations, shown transparency in their supply chains and actively contributed to social and environmental causes.


Finalists: The Ethical Bookkeeper and Short Story Ventures

Self-employed/Freelancer of the Year

This award celebrates the solo entrepreneurs, those with the tenacity and drive it takes to go it alone. The judges were looking for self-employed individuals and freelancers who have demonstrated uniqueness in their industry, shared their successes and challenges and showcased sustainability in the long term.

Sponsored by:

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Winner: Jennifer McDiarmid (Jen McDiarmid Nutritional Therapist)

The judges were particularly interested in individuals who have shown creativity, resourcefulness and a strong entrepreneurial spirit in building their businesses.


Finalists: Kay Ransom (Kay Ransom Photography) and Angela Roberts (Cotswold Networking)

Manufacturer of the Year

This award celebrates our manufacturing and producing sectors of the Cirencester economy. The judges were looking for businesses that showcased a unique approach from design to supply and delivery chains, demonstrated improvements in business performance, operations, and profitability and showed how these measures are sustainable in the long term. The judges were particularly interested in manufacturers who have embraced technological advancements, implemented efficient processes and demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Winner: Cirencester Fabrication Services

The judges were particularly interested in manufacturers who have embraced technological advancements, implemented efficient processes and demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability.


Finalists: ANI Skincare and Cotswold Labels

Professional Service Provider of the Year

This award is all about celebrating the service sector of the Cirencester economy. The judges were looking for providers that explained their approach, demonstrated how they have gone above and beyond to deliver first-class services and showcased their ability to adapt to meet the challenges of their customers’ needs. The judges were particularly interested in providers who have consistently delivered exceptional customer experiences, displayed innovation in service delivery and shown a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Winner: RAU Farm 491/The Growth Hub

The judges were particularly interested in providers who have consistently delivered exceptional customer experiences, displayed innovation in service delivery and shown a commitment to continuous improvement.


Finalists: the numbercrunchers and TeamDoctor

Cirencester Business of the Year

This award acknowledges the entry with the highest score across the following categories:

Manufacturer of the Year

Medium Business of the Year

Micro Business of the Yar

Professional Service Provider of the Year

Self-employed/Freelancer of the Year

The Ethical Business Award

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Winner: The Cotswold Range

Congratulations to The Cotswold Range!