On 12 June 2025, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its prestigious Annual Business Awards at the University Arena in Worcester. The event, generously sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, brought together a vibrant community of over 700 business professionals for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration.
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!