Previous Winners & Judges Feedback

All winners can request feedback from the judges about why they won for use in press releases, marketing material, brochures, advertisements, on their website etc. This service is included in the entry fee so there is no additional cost. Here are a selection of comments for past winners:

Geeks Ltd

Best Innovation

Commenting on WordUp from Geeks Ltd, the winner in the Best Innovation category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Geeks’ revolutionary WordUp application offers a fun way for people to improve their English vocabulary. Suitable for English speakers and those learning the language, the app offers a free service and a premium paid for service that highlights vocabulary knowledge gaps and helps people to expand their word power. Another benefit is that the app is advertisement free removing distractions. Based on user feedback, Geeks is constantly evolving WordUp and it is on track to become the go-to tool for building vocabulary.”

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SUPERLATIVE RECRUITMENT

Best Employer

Commenting on Superlative Recruitment, the winner in the Best Employer category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Superlative Recruitment is a new-economy business that is ahead of its time. Its workforce consists of 10 freelancers and entrepreneurs who all work remotely across the UK. Growing a successful business with remote workers is not easy but Superlative Recruitment has achieved unity and excellent results by engaging with staff on a daily basis to keep them informed, rewarding achievements and identifying training needs for individuals. Superlative Recruitment has shown that working remotely is the way forward and that giving people a better work/life balance, improves productivity.”

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Avasam

Best New Business

Commenting on Avasam, the winner in the Best New Business category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Avasam have created a ground-breaking dropshipping e-commerce platform that connects multiple suppliers and sellers all around the world and automates processes and payments making it easier to do business. eBusiness Guru developed the Avasam platform by investigating all the pain-points of dropshipping and inventing a system that makes it easier for suppliers to find new business opportunities and sellers to scale up their business quickly. The Avasam platform is creating a revolution in trading that is opening up a myriad of new opportunities.”

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Sté Tumba Capital

Outstanding Entrepreneur and Outstanding Female Entrepreneur

Commenting on Stephanie Tumba founder of Sté Tumba Capital, the winner in the Outstanding Entrepreneur and Outstanding Female Entrepreneur category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Starting her career in door-to-door sales, Stephanie Tumba has come up the hard way and always rises to the top. Her latest venture as a business angel makes use of all the hands-on skills and knowledge she has learnt in her various demanding roles. She always manages to back winners and many of the start ups she supports are now well-known brands. She also generously gives 10% of revenue to charities. Stephanie is an imposing business talent who has proved she can turn her hand to anything.”

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Vet Dynamics

Outstanding Female Entrepreneur

Commenting on Vicky Robinson, founder of Vet Dynamics, the winner in the Outstanding Female Entrepreneur category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“When the going gets tough, Vicky Robinson rises to the challenge. She is one of the few people who have moved from being a practice manager in a vet’s practice to becoming an owner. She then realised that vets, although clinically knowledgeable, often lack business experience, so formed Vet Dynamics with Alan Robinson, to fill the gap. Congratulations to Vicky for making Vet Dynamics the leading UK broker in the selling of practices to corporations and for turning it into a global enterprise.”

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Geeks Ltd

Best Employer

Commenting on Geeks Ltd, the winner in the Best Employer category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“As an innovator in software development, Geeks places staff and developing talent at the heart of the organisation so it can remain inventive and competitive. Staff are rewarded for their achievements and given every opportunity to learn more, progress their career and gain new qualifications. Great emphasis is placed on communication across the organisation, encouraging staff to share their experience and knowledge with each other, and getting employees involved in business planning. Congratulations to Geeks for valuing staff, putting them first and taking great care of them.”

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YUnique Marketing Ltd

Best Corporate Social Responsibility

Commenting on YUnique Marketing Ltd, the winner in the Best Corporate Social Responsibility category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“YUnique Marketing puts a huge amount of effort into sustainable development that goes beyond its core role of providing small- and medium-sized businesses with strategic marketing services. In order to support the local economy, it sources local suppliers and agencies, where possible, and it provides voluntary and fund-raising services to a number of local and national causes. Congratulations to YUnique Marketing for supporting a wide range of social, educational and charitable organisations that is above and beyond the call of duty.”

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Sté Tumba Capital

Best New Business

Commenting on Sté Tumba Capital, the winner in the Best New Business category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Launched in 2016 by Stephanie Tumba without any business debt, Sté Tumba Capital has grown from strength to strength and become a multi-million pound company in only a few years. By lending to start-ups and early-stage firms, it has helped entrepreneurs realise their dreams and supported new brands, such as Deliveroo and Blow Limited, to succeed. Over the past few years, Sté Tumba Capital has experienced growth of 10% to 15% every year, which is set to increase to 20%. A round of applause to Sté Tumba Capital for maintaining growth in a risky investment area.”

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Avasam

Best New Product / Service (less than 2 years old)

Commenting on Avasam, the winner in the Best New Product/Service category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“The Avasam e-commerce platform is a game-changer in the dropshipping market for importers and sellers. The platform connects multiple suppliers and sellers and automates processes and payments. New suppliers can be set up quickly in days and sellers can have products listed online within hours. Case studies from users show massive increases in sales of 200% and even up to 400%. Congratulations to Avasam for creating a revolution in dropshipping e-commerce that helps users increase sales and become more profitable”

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Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Best Strategic Design / Creative

Commenting on Tata Consultancy Services Limited, the winner in the Best Strategic Design/Creative category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) uses smart technology solutions including robotics as a service to turn the fortunes of its clients around. TCS remodels every part of its clients’ businesses including the customer experience to improve the net promoter score, customer satisfaction ratings and complaint resolution. Working with a utility company, TCS increased satisfaction rates to 88% from 68% and raised the net promoter score to 55 from minus 15. TCS is a business innovator that is having a real impact on clients making them more agile and effective.”

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Skin Confident

Best Customer Focus

Commenting on Skin Confident, the winner in the Best Customer Focus category, the chairman of the judges said::

“Skin Confident has given a new lease of life to people with scars, birthmarks, vitiligo and other skins disfigurements with its camouflage make-up consultancy service. Based in the City of London, Skin Confident provides an empathetic and understanding service that is an alternative to the hard-pushed NHS cosmetic service. Product recommendations are made based on the client’s goals, lifestyle and needs, and follow-up services are provided after the initial consultation. Congratulations to Skin Confident for helping people with damaged skin to improve their appearance and boost their self-assurance.”

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Sté Tumba Capital

Best Small to Medium-sized Business

Commenting on Sté Tumba Capital, the winner in the Best Small to Medium-Sized Business category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Congratulations to Sté Tumba Capital for achieving tremendous success in the risky area of investing in start-ups and early stage firms with high growth potential. The company has achieved strong growth of 10% to 15% a year through operational excellence, strong team work and commercial understanding of capital investments. It is highly commendable that Sté Tumba generously gives away 10% of revenue to charities and community projects. By helping entrepreneurs see their dreams come true and supporting those in need, Sté Tumba Capital is a force for good”

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Barrier Ex Limited

Best Innovation

Commenting on Barrier Ex Limited, the winner in the Best Innovation category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Electrical engineering company Barrier Ex has broken through the boundaries of technology and become a centre of excellence in innovation. Its cutting-edge projects are creating stimulating and exciting jobs for engineers and improving the quality of materials and other areas, such as, industrial lighting in hazardous areas. Its basalt fibre project to engineer panels will have umpteen uses across many product areas. This new spray-on technology increases the strength of materials, reduces weight, improves fire resistance and is cost effective. Congratulations to Barrier Ex for creating amazingly useful new technologies.”

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Kazient Privacy Experts

Best Small to Medium-sized Business

Commenting on Kazient Privacy Experts, the winner in the Best Small to Medium-Sized Business category, the chairman of the judges said: :

“Kazient Privacy Experts has stolen a march in the market by providing a bespoke service to clients and going out of its way to really understand their data protection needs to ensure they are fully GDPR compliant. Its comprehensive offering includes consultancy, outsourced data protection officer services, training for staff and sharing of data protection news. Well done to Kazient Privacy Experts for achieving strong growth by getting to know clients well and focusing on building a good working relationship.”

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nFocus Testing

Best Information Technology

Commenting on nFocus Testing, the winner in the Best Information Technology category, the chairman of the judges said:

“nFocus Testing is a digital transformation leader that is making it easier for clients to implement new digital technology strategies. By working with clients as an integrated partner rather than a supplier, the company places emphasis on automated testing and business as usual to ensure that everyday functions carry on while implementation of new digital technology takes place. Feedback from clients shows that automated testing saved them time and thousands of pounds. Congratulations to nFocus Testing for its quality assurance approach that has helped its clients seamlessly reinvent themselves with digital transformation technology.”

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Manor Architects

Outstanding Personal Achievement

Commenting on Johann Muldoon MBE RIBA of Manor Architects, the winner in the Outstanding Personal Achievement category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Johann Muldoon is an astounding young women who has got to the top of her profession through creative flair, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. She faced the challenge of being brought up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland and through sheer determination, she achieved outstanding academic success at university qualifying as an architect. As in everything she does, her career is remarkable too. She has transformed Manor Architects in Northern Ireland and delivered high-quality schools, social housing and public facilities that make for better communities. Congratulations to Johann for her major contribution to the built world.”

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isev

Best Strategic Design / Creative

Commenting on isev, the winner in the Best Strategic Design/Creative category, the chairman of the judges said:

“By running itself like a small family business with eight partners yet having the capability of a large branding and e-commence agency, isev has been able to make its mark in the West Midlands. In a fast-changing consumer market, isev produces e-commence solutions that helps its clients respond to change. Whatever the campaign, isev directs its clients to the most commercially-beneficial solution that has the biggest impact. By getting great results, isev has built an excellent reputation and become the go-to brand for creative strategies and marketing in its market.”

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nFocus Testing

Best Small to Medium-sized Business

Commenting on nFocus Testing, the winner in the Best Small to Medium-sized Business category, the chairman of the judges said:

“With its quality assurance approach, nFocus Testing has delivered digital transformation projects for more than 35 clients over 12 months resulting in double digit growth with further expansion in the pipeline. The increase in business has been made possible by the importance nFocus Testing places on providing its staff with world-class training in skills, technologies and practices that are vital to delivering the best outcome for clients. Through its new website, e-marketing and blogs, nFocus Testing has massively increased inbound traffic and positioned itself as a thought leader in its market.”

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Advance Grass Solutions Ltd (AGS)

Best New Business

Commenting on Advance Grass Solutions Ltd, the winner in the Best New Business category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Advance Grass Solutions (AGS) has come up with a unique one-stop formula for the perfect pitch that incorporates consultancy, agronomy programmes, scientific and technical analysis and turf management. Through its all-in-one package and policy of using environmentally-friendly products, AGS has grown a reputation for creating top-quality pitches for major sporting venues, such as, Wembley and Spurs stadiums and top 100 golf clubs. Congratulations to AGS for coming up with a unique solution and achieving strong growth in terms of turnover and new business.”

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Local Heroes

Best New Product / Service (less than 2 years old)

Commenting on Local Heroes/British Gas, the winner in the Best New Product/Service (less than two years old) category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Local Heroes, backed by British Gas, is offering a new innovative charger installation service for electric cars that is expected to see fast growth. The service offers advice on the best type of charger for their car and an installation service by a trustworthy tradesperson. With around 5 million electric cars expected to be on the road by 2030, Local Heroes is ahead of the game and well positioned to win a healthy market share of the electric car charger installation market.”

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Road and Transport Authority (RTA)

Best Innovation

Commenting on Road and Transport Authority (RTA), the winner in the Best Innovation category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to RTA in Dubai for creating an innovative and really useful online journey planner. The S’hail app is unique in that it lists all public and private transport options and gives costs, timings for journeys and even the carbon footprint. With the aim of moving people away from private to public transport to cut pollution, the app is already having an impact and there has been a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions as more people switch to public transport. This is a brilliant app that has been downloaded more than 250,000 times and used to plan more than one million journeys.”

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Enerya

Best Customer Focus

Commenting on Enerya, the winner in the Best Customer Focus category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Enerya’s customer transformation programme, launched in 2016, has had the desired result. Through the introduction of standardised policies and procedures, more efficient KPIs, mystery stopping and monitoring of customer feedback, the customer-focused programme has turned client services around and produced astounding results pushing its extremely satisfied customer ratio to 43% from 30%. Well done to energy provider Enerya for providing customers with clear communication and knowledge, improving operational performance and enhancing the quality of customer service and loyalty to the company.”

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Local Heroes

Best Information Technology

Commenting on Local Heroes/British Gas, the winner in the Best Information Technology category, the chairman of the judges said:

“The Local Heroes online platform for matching consumers and trusted tradespeople is powered by advanced technology that offers a near-time service and flexibility for growth. By providing the service online, it cuts costs and enables traders to manage their own jobs. Operating in the UK and Irish markets, Local Heroes/British Gas has won itself a net promoter score of 80 and more than 6,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. With more than 110,000 customers today, Local Heroes has become an established way for consumers to access trusted tradespeople.”

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Federal Electricity and Water Authority

Best Innovation

Commenting on Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA), the winner in the Best Innovation category, the chairman of the judges said:

“Congratulations to FEWA for expanding the output of clean water at its Ghalilah Reverse Osmosis Desalination facility in a sustainable way without increasing the use of electricity. FEWA was under pressure to meet a 5% annual increase in demand for potable desalinated water in the northern part of UAE. It has successfully achieved this and reduced its carbon footprint and improved the quality of water. This is a considerable technical achievement and great news for customers in northern UAE who can rely on a vital and continuous supply of high-quality water.”

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