Tuesday 12 November saw the winners of the prestigious Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards crowned at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Hosted by British radio and TV presenter Anita Rani, these awards lead the way for celebrating the very best in British business. Bringing together top business leaders and innovators from all sectors and industries – from sustainability champions to innovators and exceptional start-ups. There was also a special guest appearance from Michelin-star chef, and Business Leader, Tom Kerridge.
Grosvenor House London
12.11.24 ©Steve Pope Fotowales
Meet the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2024 Winners
Let’s meet this year’s outstanding winners and dive into their remarkable achievements:
Inspiration Award
Winner: Trinny Woodall
Family Business of the Year
Winner: St. Ewe Free Range Eggs
Highly Commended: West Heanton
Sustainable Business of the Year
Winner: Reconomy
Highly Commended: Health Care and Transport Services
Employer of the Year
Winner: Mansfield Pollard
Highly Commended: VHR
New Business of the Year
Winner: MAGIC AI
Highly Commended: UK Innovations Group
Growth Business of the Year
Winner: EWI Store Ltd
Small Business of the Year
Winner: Charlton Baker
Highly Commended: Varn
Exporter of the Year
Winner: Net World Sports
Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner: Food Division Ltd
Highly Commended: Wellbeing Pharmacy
Home Grown Business Enabler of the Year
Winner: Naq Cyber
Highly Commended: Kaizen Ticketing
Customer Loyalty Award
Winner: WestSpring IT
Highly Commended: Octopus Energy
Business Purpose Before Profit Award
Winner: ABL Health
Highly Commended: Belu
Mid-Size Business of the Year
Winner: Wifinity Ltd
Highly Commended: First Response Group
Scale-Up Business of the Year
Winner: Axil
Highly Commended: Cleanology
Innovation Award
Winner: Content Guru
Highly Commended: UK Innovations Group
DE&I Champion of the Year
Winner: Food Division Ltd
Highly Commended: IT Naturally
Tech Business of the Year
Winner: The GP Service
Highly Commended: BigHand
Success Stories: Standout Winners
The 2024 Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards winners showcased a wide array of success stories, from small businesses making a big impact, to large corporations raising the bar in business excellence.
Enabling Excellence in Business
The Home Grown Business Enabler of the Year was a hotly contested category that saw a win for Naq Cyber – an innovative digital platform that automates and simplifies compliance, trusted by the NHS and hundreds of innovators.
In the same category, multi-award-winning SME Kaizen Ticketing was awarded Highly Commended, which was yet another success in what has been a golden year for the London-based digital ticketing business. Many congratulations to both on their well-deserved recognition!
Top Honour for Trinny Woodall
One of the ceremony’s highlights was the recognition of Trinny Woodall, the celebrated fashion and beauty entrepreneur, and founder of skincare and makeup brand Trinny London, who received the evening’s highest accolade – The Inspiration Award
Sarah Austin, Director of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, commented: “Trinny represents the epitome of British business excellence. Her journey from media personality to a leading business figure in the beauty industry is a powerful example of innovation and resilience – qualities we are proud to honour.”
Could you win in 2025?
The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2024 winners are a testament to the innovation, resilience, and commitment of British businesses. These champions not only inspire their industries but also demonstrate the power of recognition in motivating teams and driving growth.
If you aspire to see your business in the spotlight next year, start planning your entry now. The journey to excellence begins 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 achievements so far, advise you on whether you can enter, and give you the guidance you need to win in 2025.
