Shortlist announced for the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards 2024/25
The shortlist has been announced for the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards 2024/25.
We were overwhelmed with entries for these prestigious awards are our judges had a tough time going through the quality nominations.
The glittering NWN Best in Business Awards ceremony will be on Friday, April 04, at Newbury Racecourse and will be hosted by Bargain Hunt TV star Thomas Forrester, who owns the Newbury-based Special Auction Services (SAS).
This event will bring together decision-makers and business leaders from across the area to celebrate business excellence.
Last year’s awards were a triumph and this year’s promise to be even better.
Newbury Weekly News editor Andy Murrill said: “We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the premium business awards in our area.
“Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted – and to all those who were nominated too.
“To be recognised by your peers and colleagues is a great accolade and I know from talking to the winners of last year’s NWN Best in Business Awards how much it meant for them and their teams.”
The full shortlist is:
Best Business Innovation (sponsored by Parkway Shopping): Broadmead Resthome, Charmaine’s Hair & Beauty, Tracy James Hearing Ltd.
Best Customer Service (sponsored by Jones Robinson): Code Ninjas Newbury, Dance with Sonia Brown, J Finance Ltd, The Hartley Arms.
Best Green Business: After Shot Handmade, Fidelity Energy, Pizzalola.
Best Independent Retailer (sponsored by Special Auction Services): Code Ninjas Newbury, Hampstead Norreys Community Shop, Tracy James Hearing Ltd.
Best New Business: Buick Mackane, Code Ninjas Newbury, Monday Clicks, The Berkshire Vet.
Best Professional Services (sponsored by Heritage Estate Planning): Fenton Elliott, Fusion Group, J Finance Ltd, UHY Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers.
Best Sports Club (sponsored by Newbury Racecourse): Newbury Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ltd, Newbury Velo, Omega Fit Academy, Shaded Fitness.
Charity of the Year: Berkshire Youth, Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust, Digitall Charity, Eight Bells for Mental Health.
Employer of the Year (sponsored by West Berkshire Training Consortium): A1 Cars, Broadmead Resthome.
Team of the Year: Broadmead Resthome, Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust, Education Business Partnership, Newbury Soup Kitchen.
Best Town centre (BID) Business (sponsored by Newbury BID): Shortlist to be announced next week.
NWN Best in Business Awards Business of the Year 2025 (sponsored by headline sponsor Apple Print & Creative): Winner to be announced on the awards night itself.
Individual tickets for the black tie gala dinner evening on Friday, April 4,are priced at £95 + VAT and include a drinks reception, delicious three-course meal with complimentary table wine and entertainment.
Tickets go on sale from today (Thursday) at https://www.iliffemediapromotions.co.uk/newbury-business-awards/contact-us/
Winning an award is a fantastic experience and an excellent promotions boost for businesses.
Last year’s champion in the Best New Business category was Salon Sequoia Hair in Newbury and owners Olie and Lauren Redwood said winning was “the best feeling”.
Mr Redwood said: “To win on the night with our team was the best feeling and so great to see what it meant to everyone.
“We all had the best evening [at the business awards]. The food, drinks and entertainment were fantastic.
“Thank you to the racecourse and NWN.”