Southwark Business Excellence Awards 2018
Thrilled to Be a Finalist at the Southwark Business Excellence Awards 2018
We are so thrilled to have been a finalist at the Southwark Business Excellence Awards 2018. This recognition is a testament to our hard work and dedication.
Gratitude to Our Supporters
A heartfelt thank you to our lovely customers and everyone who made this happen. With over 400 business professionals in attendance, it was a real privilege to be a finalist and to be part of Southwark business history!
A Night of Celebration
Hosted by award-winning financial journalist Sally Bundock, the evening was a celebration of the dynamic business community’s successes, achievements, innovations, and enterprises. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!
We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
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Southwark Business Excellence Awards 2018 Finalist
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Danny Brooks, VHR
Highly commended: Richard Martin, WOKIT
Commended: Jason Choy, Persus Limited t/a Welcome Gate
THE SME EXCELLENCE AWARD SPONSORED BY GROSVENOR
Winner: Newington Communications
Highly commended: Holistic
Commended: Stepladder
INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY LENDLEASE
Winner: Hop Burns & Black
Highly commended: Holly&Lil The Collar Makers & The Groomers
Commended: G.Baldwin & Co Ltd
BEST EMPLOYER
Winner: VHR
Highly commended: Hyde Housing
Commended: Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London
BEST BUSINESS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SPONSORED BY GREYSTAR
Winner: Hop Burns & Black
Highly commended: Archimedes Inspiration – Al Espace
Commended: Lila’s Jewels
BEST BUSINESS FOR HOSPITALITY & FOOD EXCELLENCE SPONSORED BY SOUTH BANK CENTRAL
Winner: Spinach
Highly commended: Suzanne James Limited
Commended: Canada Water Café
BEST NEW START UP
Winner: Paladar
Highly commended: TUPI Restaurants Ltd
BEST CHARITY OR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Winner: Active Communities Network
Highly commended: Tree Shepherd
Commended: CareTrade Answers for Autism
BEST BUSINESS FOR TECH & INNOVATION SPONSORED BY CIT
Winner: Virocom Ltd
Highly commended: Netwise Hosting
Commended: Crofton Cloud Chamber
THE SOUTHWARK CULTURAL COMMITMENT AWARD SPONSORED BY BRITISH LAND
Winner: Brunel Museum
Highly commended: The Old Vic
Commended: Sands Films
BUSINESS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION & SKILLS SPONSORED BY ENGIE
Winner: The Old Vic
Highly commended: Bermondsey Community Kitchen
Commended: Shakespear’s Globe Trust
COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SPONSORED BY UAL
Winner: Deli Felice
Highly commended: Lightbox Group Ltd
Commended: Southwark Construction Skills Centre
BEST WOMAN IN BUSINESS SPONSORED BY LANDSEC
Winner: Amber Williamson, Digital Willow
Highly commended: Jennifer O’Donnell, Jane Jefferson Cleaning
Commended: Estelle Theobalds, Canopy Beer Co
THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEISURE & TOURISM
Winner: The London Bridge Experience & Tombs (TLBE Ltd)
Highly commended:
- OXO Tower, Restaurant & Brasserie
- Simplicity
- South London Gallery




