After months of anticipation, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024 winners were revealed at a star-studded ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday 19 November.
These annual awards, dubbed ‘The Grammys of Entrepreneurship’ by Diary of a CEO Podcast Host and Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, once again celebrated the nation's most innovative and disruptive entrepreneurs. From tech innovators to sustainability champions, across all regions of the UK, this year's winners exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit driving economic growth.
Meet the Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winners
The awards recognise entrepreneurs in their regions, as well as categories showcasing some exceptional entrepreneurs on a national scale.
National Winners
Let’s meet this year’s outstanding national winners:
AI Entrepreneur of the Year
Nima Eskandari, Agtelligence
Investor of the Year
Oxford Capital
Winner of The John Caudwell Award
Fran Boorman, Goal 17
Unretirement Entrepreneur of the Year
Asher Moses, Sherbet The Electric Taxi Co
Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year
Peter Taylor, Nidhoggr Mead Co.
Great British Entrepreneur of the Year
Karen Barrett, Unbiased
Regional Winners
And introducing just some of the regional winners;
North East Creative Entrepreneur of the Year
Sam Teale, Sam Teale Productions
East of England Early Stage Stand Out Award Winner
Gemma Johnston & Yomi Akinlade, She Is Action
Midlands Equity-Backed Entrepreneur of the Year
Jordan Hurley, Soap2o
North West Established Business of the Year
Simon Hood, John Mason International Movers
Northern Ireland Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Ellen Yates & Karen Yates, Taylor Yates
Wales Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year
Cian Sherwin & Simon Woods, Real Ice Development Company
South West Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year
Joshua Wintersgill, ableMove
Scotland Randal Foundation Entrepreneur of the Year
Cecilia Righini, Studio Lutalica
South East Retail Entrepreneur of the Year
Shiv Misra, Shop Kindly
North East, Yorkshire and The Humber Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year
Daniel Archer, Visiting Angels
South West Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
Elle McMahon, The Ticket Crowd
East of England Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year
Chris Jarvis, Danny Garth & Liam Carey, Spartan Recruitment
South West Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year
Jon Bonnar & Tom Clarke, Cotswold Energy Group
London Technology Entrepreneur of the Year
Avin Rabheru, Housekeep
South East Global Entrepreneur of the Year
Dominique Croft, Elk & Bloom
Wales Maker & Creator of the Year
Ken Pearce & Yousef Ahmed, Lunia 3D
North West Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Michael Watts, Blum Health
You can find the full list of winners here
Success Stories
The 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards winners highlight the exceptional achievements of entrepreneurs in their respective geographical regions, with successful individuals from all corners of Great Britain raising the bar in entrepreneurial excellence;
Innovative energy solutions
Mark Millar, founder and CEO of Cheltenham-based Puredrive Energy, was recognised for his significant contributions to the energy sector by winning the South West Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year award. His company specialises in innovative energy storage solutions, playing a pivotal role in the region's sustainable energy initiatives.
Overall Great British Entrepreneur of the Year
Driven by her own experiences navigating the financial world, Karen Barrett launched Unbiased in 2008 to make financial advice more accessible and empower people to make life-changing financial decisions with confidence. It has since expanded internationally, breaking into the US market, where it’s already generating significant revenue.
With millions raised to fuel this growth, Unbiased now channels over £15 billion in new assets under management each year, demonstrating its incredible impact on the financial wellbeing of individuals and SMEs alike.
Could you win in 2025?
These success stories from the Great British Entrepreneur Awards not only inspire their industries but also future entrepreneurs to dream big, take risks, and drive meaningful change. These awards are more than accolades – they are a testament to the power of innovation, the importance of resilience, and the potential of individuals to shape the future of business.
As we celebrate these outstanding achievements, the stage is already set for next year’s entrepreneurs to rise, excel, and leave their mark. Could that be you or your business? Start planning your journey to recognition today!
Entries do not open until 2025, but if you want to find out if you have what it takes to win, contact us now.
We can review your business and entrepreneurial achievements so far, advise you on whether you can enter, and give you the guidance you need to win in 2025.
