Our 2025 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards reached their thrilling conclusion on 19th 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:
Wrest Park Business Centre Best New Business:
Talk UK Telecom Business Innovation:
Employer awards winners
Jaltek Employer of the Year:
Liebherr Apprentice Employer of the Year:
Business size awards winners
AEGIS Business of the Year More Than 50 Employees:
London Luton Airport Business of the Year Less Than 50 Employees:
Family business awards winners
Essential Workwear Family Business of the Year:
Personal awards winners
Foxley Kingham Business Person of the Year:
Wenta Entrepreneur of the Year:
The Bedford College Group Young Business Person of the Year:
Geographic awards winners
Essential Workwear Central Bedfordshire Business of the Year:
Luton Council Luton Business of the Year:
Quest Employment Bedford Business of the Year:
Not for profit and community business awards winners
Bartham Group Community Business of the Year:
Resourceful People Group Not-for-Profit Business of the Year:
Growth awards winners
Austin & Carnley Solicitors High Growth Business of the Year:
Sector-specific awards winners
AEGIS Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism Business of the Year:
Other award winners
ADA Cosmetics Sustainability Award:
Jaltek Positive Impact:
RSP Service Excellence:
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