Bargain Hunt star Thomas Forrester to host NWN Best in Business Awards 2025 at Newbury Racecourse

Bargain Hunt television star Thomas Forrester is returning once again to host the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards 2025.

The owner of Special Auction Services in Plenty Close, off Hambridge Road, Newbury, will present the ceremony that celebrates all that is good in the West Berkshire business community.

The gala dinner will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at our fabulous regular venue, Newbury Racecourse.

Andy Murrill, editor of the Newbury Weekly News, said: “I am delighted that Thomas will make our awards such a special occasion once again next year.

“So enter your business and be part of a quite incredible night.”

The NWN is very grateful, once again, to the headline sponsor Apple Print & Creative (AP&C).

Other companies who have also already got involved are Jones Robinson, Newbury Racecourse, West Berkshire Training Consortium, Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) and Parkway Shopping.

To nominate a business or to enter, head to www.nwnbestinbusinessawards.co.uk

The categories are:

Best Online Business: This category recognises organisations that conduct their business entirely online, taking advantage of their digital first approach to provide a truly outstanding service.

Employer of the Year (sponsored by West Berkshire Training Consortium): This award will go to an organisation with highly innovative workplace policies, employer-friendly initiatives and staff ones that contribute directly to commercial success.

Best Customer Experience (sponsored by Jones Robinson): If your business leaves no stone unturned to ensure customers are delighted at every stage of the journey, this is the category for you.

Best Green Business: If your business is dedicated to sustainable growth, we want to hear from you.

Charity of the Year: Awarded to the charity the judges believe has delivered outstanding services to its beneficiaries.

Best Sports Club (sponsored by Newbury Racecourse): There are many brilliantly-run sports clubs across West Berkshire – is yours good enough to take the main prize?

Best Hospitality Award: This category recognises excellence in the hospitality industry, showcasing providers who can demonstrate what they have done to provide a truly memorable experience.

Best Town Centre (BID) Business (sponsored by Newbury BID): Is your business part of the Newbury Business Improvement District? To enter this category you must demonstrate how you have supported your fellow businesses.

Best Professional Services: Providing professional services is no mean feat and must meet the clients’ exacting standards. To enter this award you must provide an exemplary service within your field.

Best Business Innovation (sponsored by Parkway Shopping): This award will go to an organisation that can demonstrate extraordinary levels of innovation in their product or service offering.

Best New Business: If you have started your business in the last five years, and achieved fantastic results in that time, this award is for you.

Best Independent Retailer: If your independent retail business is unique and stands out from the rest, then this category is for you.

Team of the Year: If you’ve all pulled together to achieve results many would think impossible, this is the perfect category for you.