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Our 2025 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards reached their thrilling conclusion on 19^th June, as the county’s brightest businesses and individuals were celebrated at a glittering Awards Final at the Riverside Suite, Venue 360, Luton.

This year’s event marked the culmination of months of meticulous planning and an exceptional response from the local business community. From carefully crafted entries to an electrifying shortlist reveal, the awards have been a showcase of the innovation, creativity, and resilience that define Bedfordshire’s vibrant SME sector.

The Awards Final itself was an evening to remember, with guests enjoying a drinks reception, a fine dinner, and top-class entertainment – all leading up to the moment everyone had been waiting for: the announcement of the winners. Amid cheers and applause, the champions were revealed, and celebrations kicked off in earnest!

Heartfelt congratulations go to each and every winner, whose achievements exemplify the passion and ambition that power our county forward. A huge thank you also to our sponsors and supporters and Headline Sponsor Essential Workwear – without you, this success wouldn’t have been possible.

Here are the proud winners:

General business awards winners

Treacle Factory Best Enterprising Business:

• Gold: Biggleswade Dental Centre
• Silver: SF Digital

Wrest Park Business Centre Best New Business:

• Gold: Letterbox Cocktails
• Silver: Love Hounds Dog Grooming

Talk UK Telecom Business Innovation:

• Gold: Azalea
• Silver: Livetec Systems

Employer awards winners

Jaltek Employer of the Year:

• Gold: ADA Cosmetics
• Silver: Cambridge Support

Liebherr Apprentice Employer of the Year:

• Gold: Aden Contracting
• Silver: Neville Trust

Business size awards winners

AEGIS Business of the Year More Than 50 Employees:

• Gold: Early Childhood Partnership
• Silver: Young Enterprise

London Luton Airport Business of the Year Less Than 50 Employees:

• Gold: Livetec Systems
• Silver: Node IT Solutions

Family business awards winners

Essential Workwear Family Business of the Year:  

• Gold: TC Kitchens
• Silver: HAB Law

Personal awards winners

Foxley Kingham Business Person of the Year:

• Gold: Michelle Crook - Reactiv8 The Nation
• Silver: Martin Steers - Bedford Radio

Wenta Entrepreneur of the Year:

• Gold: Tracy Fishburn – Tracy’s Treasured Keepsakes
• Silver: Eleanor Maylin – The Couture Cushion

The Bedford College Group Young Business Person of the Year:

• Gold: Harvey Greenwood – Greenwood Drones
• Silver: Nathan Jacobs – Doorstep Promotions

Geographic awards winners

Essential Workwear Central Bedfordshire Business of the Year:

• Gold: Osborne Morris and Morgan
• Silver: Beansprout

Luton Council Luton Business of the Year:

• Gold: The Fruit and Veg Man
• Silver: Aegis Support Services

Quest Employment Bedford Business of the Year:

• Gold: The Kingfisher
• Silver: Aden contracting

Not for profit and community business awards winners

Bartham Group Community Business of the Year:

• Gold: Bedford Blues
• Silver: Luton Point

Resourceful People Group Not-for-Profit Business of the Year:

• Gold: Link to Change
• Silver: Fun 4 Young People

Growth awards winners

Austin & Carnley Solicitors High Growth Business of the Year:

• Gold: Jenolite
• Silver: Resourceful People Group

Sector-specific awards winners

AEGIS Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism Business of the Year:

• Gold: Mead Open Farm
• Silver: Happy Fins Swim School

Other award winners

ADA Cosmetics Sustainability Award:

• Gold: Red Event Production
• Silver: Austin & Carnley Solicitors

Jaltek Positive Impact:

• Gold: Holistic Thinking Holidays
• Silver: MindBLMK

RSP Service Excellence:

• Gold: Stepping Stones
• Silver: Tracy’s Treasured Keepsakes

Our SME Awards: growing by the year

Bedfordshire Chamber’s Chief Executive, Justin Richardson, summed up the spirit of the evening perfectly:

“The SME Bedfordshire Business Awards have gone from strength to strength, and this year’s event saw record interest from entrants and sponsors alike. The buzz and excitement have been phenomenal – a real testament to the talent and dedication within our business community.”

“It’s been fantastic to see so many innovative, hardworking winners take to the stage tonight – and now, we’re already looking ahead to 2026. Could your business be in the spotlight next year?”

For more information on becoming a Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce member, call our friendly team on 01582 522448, or visit www.chamber-business.com