The spirit of British entrepreneurship was once again at the heart of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, where the country’s most innovative, resilient and determined companies were celebrated in a glittering evening of recognition and entertainment
Following last year’s stunning ceremony where Trinny Woodall received the prestigious Inspiration Award, the 2025 edition continued to showcase excellence across industries, from sustainable innovation and technology to family business leadership and social purpose.
Hosted by ITV presenter Ranvir Singh, this year’s ceremony combined sophistication with spectacle. The evening began with an emotional piano performance by Lucy, the 10-year-old child prodigy from Channel 4’s The Piano, who demonstrated a touch of inspiration and artistry. Guests literally generated energy as they celebrated on the event’s unique kinetic dance floor, which features Pavegen technology, a finalist from last year’s awards show. To commemorate the occasion, trees were planted at a British farm (managed by 2024 finalist Andrew Hulbert of Pareto FM).
Entertainment highlights included the appearance of comedian and impressionist Josh Berry, who delighted guests with impressions of political and sports personalities, before he was joined on stage by the real Louis Theroux for a keynote discussion.
The evening also featured a message from Red Roses vice-captain Megan Jones and a pre-recorded video from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, reinforcing the awards’ status as a benchmark of national economic achievement.
The 2025 winners demonstrated the diversity and strength of British businesses, representing industries from technology and transport to food, healthcare and sustainability. Among the most notable awards:
The Customer Loyalty Award: Travel Advisor (Highly Commended: Behavet)
Family Business of the Year: Warburtons (Highly Commended: Tulleys Farm)
Lloyds Small to Medium Business of the Year: ADHS 360 (Highly Commended: Seven Seeds)
Lloyds Sustainability Company of the Year: Tailored Lifestyle Group (Highly Commended:Logica Group)
The Dext Business Enabler of the Year: WRS (Highly Commended: Aim)
Entrepreneur of the Year: Phil Anderton, ADHD 360 (Highly Commended: Helen Cannon, ISON Travel)
Blick Rothenberg’s medium-sized growth company of the year: Realize Training Group (highly praised: Lucy Group)
The Scale-Up Company of the Year: Tembo Money (highly praised: Rocksteady Music School)
Lloyds Medium Business of the Year: Tropic Skincare (Highly Commended: Olive Dining)
New Company of the Year: Gigasure Services (Highly Commended: SheMed)
The Economic and Commercial Exporter of the Year: AirPure International (Highly Commended: Paralloy Group)
Small Business of the Year: Carnegie Group (highest honor: Little Soap Company)
The Innovation Award: ZED PODS (Highly Commended: DDK Positioning)
Founder of the Year: Jo Tutchener-Sharp, Scamp & Dude (Highly Commended: Dr. Sally Beattie and Emer Bustard, Lazy Day Foods)
Vistage Growth Company of the Year: Modus Rail (Highly Commended: Public Digital)
The Purpose Before Profit Award: Resolve Care (highly praised: Scamp & Dude)
Technology Company of the Year: Aspire Technology Solutions (highly recommended: BigHand)
The Lloyds DE&I Champion of the Year: HaysMac (Highly Commended: Park Hall Resort and Spa)
The AI solution of the year: Luminance (highly praised: Super Benji)
The employer of the year: Intercity (highly praised: Harper Macleod)
Reflecting on this year’s event, Sarah Austin, Director of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, said: “The awards have become a true celebration of the people and ideas that make up modern British business. From groundbreaking technology to community-focused leadership, our winners reflect the strength, creativity and compassion that keep Britain at the forefront of innovation. Following Trinny Woodall’s inspiring story last year, 2025 has once again proven that British entrepreneurship is thriving.”
“We are proud to provide a platform where companies large and small can gain recognition, connect and grow – while contributing to a sustainable and inclusive future.”
The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards are the UK’s premier business success awards, recognizing outstanding achievement across all industries and company sizes. Supported by lead sponsor Lloyds Bank, the awards champion innovation, sustainability and purpose-led growth.
Since their inception, the awards have become a prestige feature in the corporate calendar, offering winners not only recognition but also unparalleled networking and growth opportunities.
