The spirit of British enterprise took centre stage once again at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, where the nation’s most innovative, resilient and purpose-driven businesses were celebrated in a glittering evening of recognition and entertainment
Following last year’s show-stopping 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 prodigy from Channel 4’s The Piano, setting a tone of inspiration and artistry. The event’s unique kinetic dance floor, powered by Pavegen technology, a finalist from last year’s awards, saw guests literally generate energy as they celebrated, with trees planted on a UK farm (managed by 2024 finalist Andrew Hulbert of Pareto FM) to commemorate the occasion.
Entertainment highlights included an appearance from comedian and impressionist Josh Berry, who delighted guests with impressions of political and sporting figures before being joined on stage by the real Louis Theroux for a keynote conversation.
The night also featured a message from Megan Jones, Vice Captain of the Red Roses, and a pre-recorded video from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, reinforcing the awards’ status as the benchmark of national business achievement.
The 2025 winners demonstrated the diversity and strength of UK enterprise, representing industries from tech and transport to food, healthcare, and sustainability. Among the most notable honours:
The Customer Loyalty Award: Travel Counsellors (Highly Commended: Behavet)
The Family Business of the Year: Warburtons (Highly Commended: Tulleys Farm)
The Lloyds Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year: ADHD 360 (Highly Commended: Seven Seeded)
The Lloyds Sustainable Business of the Year: Tailored Lifestyle Group (Highly Commended: Logika Group)
The Dext Business Enabler of the Year: WRS (Highly Commended: Aim)
The Entrepreneur of the Year: Phil Anderton, ADHD 360 (Highly Commended: Helen Cannon, ISON Travel)
The Blick Rothenberg Mid-Market Growth Business of the Year: Realise Training Group (Highly Commended: Lucy Group)
The Scale Up Business of the Year: Tembo Money (Highly Commended: Rocksteady Music School)
The Lloyds Mid-Market Business of the Year: Tropic Skincare (Highly Commended: Olive Dining)
The New Business of the Year: Gigasure Services (Highly Commended: SheMed)
The Department for Business and Trade Exporter of the Year: AirPure International (Highly Commended: Paralloy Group)
The Small Business of the Year: Carnegie Group (Highly Commended: Little Soap Company)
The Innovation Award: ZED PODS (Highly Commended: DDK Positioning)
The Female Founder of the Year: Jo Tutchener-Sharp, Scamp & Dude (Highly Commended: Dr Sally Beattie and Emer Bustard, Lazy Day Foods)
The Vistage Growth Business of the Year: Modus Rail (Highly Commended: Public Digital)
The Purpose Before Profit Award: Resolve Care (Highly Commended: Scamp & Dude)
The Technology Business of the Year: Aspire Technology Solutions (Highly Commended: 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 Commended: Super Benji)
The Employer of the Year: Intercity (Highly Commended: 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 define modern British business. From pioneering technology to community-driven leadership, our winners reflect the strength, creativity and compassion that keep the UK at the forefront of innovation. Following on from Trinny Woodall’s inspirational story last year, 2025 has proven once again that British enterprise is thriving.”
“We’re proud to provide a platform where businesses large and small can be recognised, connect, and grow — all while contributing to a sustainable and inclusive future.”
The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards are the UK’s premier celebration of business success, recognising excellence across industries and company sizes. Supported by headline sponsor Lloyds Bank, the awards champion innovation, sustainability, and purpose-driven growth.
Since their inception, the awards have become a hallmark of prestige in the corporate calendar, offering winners not only recognition but also unparalleled networking and growth opportunities.
