2017 Lewes District Business Awards Shortlist Revealed

Following a record level of entries, some of the Lewes District’s biggest and best make the shortlist of forty-six finalists for fourteen awards in this year’s Lewes District Business Awards

Now in their fourth year, the Awards offer a fantastic opportunity for many different types of businesses to come together and celebrate the District’s business talent and achievement, recognising success, innovation and excellence amongst the business community.

The wide variety of awards has ensured that a diverse range of businesses from all sectors can participate. From family run businesses to international organisations, the entries represent businesses that are excelling in all areas including customer service, community work, retail, sustainability, growth and tourism.

Companies making the shortlist twice include Wilson Wilson & Hancock Opticians. Harvey& Sons and Le Magasin whilst Fundraising Auctions makes the list three times with the managing director being shortlisted for Businessperson of the Year.

Commenting on this year’s shortlist, David Sheppard, Chair of the Sussex Chamber of Commerce and of this year’s Judges, said: “Lewes and District businesses have once again excelled themselves with the numbers and quality of the entries for the Lewes and District Business Awards.

“Ranging from small retail businesses to larger multi nationals, Lewes District has shown strength in depth and wide diversity setting high business standards in all sectors, notably the creative, leisure, professional services and tourism industries. This made judging a particularly hard task for the judging panel, but in the end winners were agreed upon, all ready to be revealed at the award ceremony.”

The Awards will be presented by the BBC Television News presenter and correspondent, Ben Brown, on Thursday 13 July 2017 at the Lewes Town Hall.

The event will be attended by around 250 of the District’s leading businesses and offers great opportunities to both celebrate and network.

Tickets cost £65 each (plus vat) or £600 for a table of ten (plus vat) and includes a three course meal with wine preceded by a sparkling wine reception provided by award-winning local wine producer – Plumpton Estate. The local vineyard is world-renowned for its expertise in viticulture and oenology. It is also home to the only English-language wine degree course in Europe.

Company of the Year – Sponsored by Brighton & Hove Buses
Wilson Wilson & Hancock Opticians
Fundraising Auctions
Wave Leisure Trust Limited

Small Business of the Year – Sponsored by Swindells
Le Magasin
HuckleBerryHair
Plants4Presents

Businessperson of the Year – Sponsored by Cheesmur Building Contractors
Nathaniel Hepburn, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
Richard Light, Fundraising Auctions
Jacqueline Elsey, Krunchkins Ltd. t/a The Runaway

Best Green Business – Sponsored by Veolia
Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC
Tina’s Kitchen
Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd

Business in the Community – Sponsored by Richard Soan Roofing
Lewes Football Club
Edward Reeves Photography
CTLA Community Transport

Culture, Leisure & Tourism – Sponsored by Viva Lewes
Pells Pool Community Association
Newhaven Fort (Wave Leisure Trust Limited)
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
Bluebell Railway Plc

Best Independent Retailer – Sponsored by Wave Leisure
W. E. Clark & Son Limited
Chalk Gallery
Alexis Dove Jewellery
Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company Ltd

Best Independent Food or Drink Producer – Sponsored by Knill James
Burning Sky Brewery
Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd
Ridgeview Wine Estate

Best Customer Service – Sponsored by Basepoint
Gateway Cafe (Papachinos Ltd)
Cleankill Pest Control
The Phoenix Centre (Sussex Community Development Association)

The Best Place to Entertain Clients – Sponsored by ACES Magazine
Plumpton Racecourse
Chaula’s
Aqua Restaurant

Best Business Growth – Sponsored by Platinum Business Magazine
Le Magasin
Industrial Construction (Sussex) Ltd
Fundraising Auctions

Entrepreneur of the Year – Sponsored by LEAP
Anthony Eggleton – A.D.E Sports Therapy & Wellbeing
Alison Grant – Fitzroy House, Lewes (Arts Venue)
Anna Lane – Woodland Spa
Samantha Revill – Sam Revill Social Media Training
Kate Wood – Kate Wood Communications Ltd

The Professional Services Award – Sponsored by Yelo Architects
Wilson Wilson & Hancock Opticians
Mayo Wynne Baxter
Oakley Property Lewes

The Creative Industries Award – Sponsored by UNIGLOBE
Atelier Dina Malkova
Design+Product Ltd
Pixeldot

 

Tickets are now available for purchase at www.lewesdistrictbusinessawards.co.uk.

For more information on entering or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us on T: 01273 666200 or E: lewes@midnight.co.uk.