Stage set for Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards

The stage is set to reveal the winners of the Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2021.

Business leaders and organisations across the county will find out this evening (Thursday) if they have won at a black tie awards ceremony and three-course dinner at IWM Duxford.

The 19 categories will reward excellence shown by a host of small and medium-sized enterprises and employers, along with individuals - the shortlist of finalists is below.

Cambridge Independent editor Paul Brackley said: “There is a real range of SMEs represented, from family-run start-ups to well-established companies, and there are a huge range of sectors on display.

“Amid the pandemic, SMEs, like all businesses, have faced great challenges, and it is wonderful to be able to celebrate their successes.”

Headline sponsor for the awards is Barr Ellison. Also sponsoring them this year are HCR Hewitsons, Mattioli Woods, Milton Hall and Growth Works.

Winners in many of the categories will go on to represent the county at the National SME Business Awards, run by our events partner, Events & PR.

Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2021 finalists

Best Customer Service

• Bella Mooi Beauty, Aesthetics & Training
• Studio 88
• The Barn Bootcamp

Best Enterprising Business

• Cambridge Country Club
• Global Partnerships Limited
• Jumptech Ltd
• Modern World Business Solutions
• Training Shed

Best New Business

• Apprilis Ltd
• Bonito Platito
• Cambridge Vintage Tours
• GlycoVue Ltd
• Hair Systems Cambridge
• PetMedix Ltd
• The Barn Bootcamp
• The Parlour Elton
• Business Chameleon
• Elite GSS Ltd
• Focus4growth Ltd
• Integrated Resources Ltd
• La Dante in Cambridge

Business Hero

• Jordie On You (JOY)

Business Innovation

• Elite GSS Ltd
• Fitness Rush Mobile Ltd
• Game Swap Shop UK
• Guardtech Cleanrooms
• Jumptech Ltd
• Modern World Business Solutions
• Todd Research Ltd

Business of the Year Less than 50 Employees

• Apprilis Ltd
• BioStrata Ltd
• Conscious Communications
• JMC Accountancy Ltd
• Studio 88

Business Person of the Year

• Andy Boothman - DressCode Shirts
• Jade Holly Smith - The Saddle Bank
• Louise Palmer-Masterton - Stem & Glory

Business Woman of the Year

• Gita Khalili Moghaddam - TumourVue Ltd
• Shona Hamilton-Higgins - Lilac HR
• Toni Sculthorpe - JMC Accountancy Ltd

Employer of the Year

• Drinkstuff
• Eco Installer and Service Ltd
• Paydata Ltd
• Pico Technology Ltd

Community Business of the Year

• CoFarm
• Form the Future

Lockdown Leader

• Gareth John - First Intuition Cambridge Limited
• Giulia Portuese-Williams – La Dante in Cambridge, European Cultural Centre
• Jane Percy - Pico Technology Ltd
• Luke Ingle - Studio 88
• Mathew Maltby - Cambridge Property Investments Ltd
• Tim Kellett - Paydata Ltd
• Ryan Windsor - WindsorPatania Architects

Service Excellence

• Apprilis Ltd
• Bella Mooi Beauty, Aesthetics & Training
• Complete I.T. Ltd
• Drinkstuff
• Grabbit and Run Couriers Ltd
• Musk Process Services
• New Marque Motorhomes
• The Saddle Bank

Positive Impact Award

• Capikooa
• Conscious Communications
• Jefferies Farming Partners
• Netmatters Ltd
• Oxwash

High Growth Business of the Year

• CPS Building Services Ltd
• MultiMatts Ltd

Property Industry Business of the Year

• Cambridge Investment Partnership
• Cheffins
• Exquisite Home Cambridge
• WindsorPatania Architects

Website of the Year

• BioStrata Ltd
• Game Swap Shop UK
• MultiMatts Ltd
• Talks Media Group

The Green Award

• Capikooa
• DressCode Shirts Ltd
• Eco Installer and Service Ltd
• Flora Laura Flowers
• Herbivore Restaurants Ltd trading as Stem & Glory
• Netmatters Ltd
• Oxwash
• WindsorPatania Architects

Young Business Person of the Year

• Adam Wright - The Barn Bootcamp
• Jade Holly Smith - The Saddle Bank

Winners will be announced live on the night by sponsors, and will be published online at cambridgeindependent.co.uk and at cambridgeshireawards.co.uk following the ceremony, with special coverage in next week’s Cambridge Independent and the next edition of IQ business magazine.

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