Two companies win the Southern Regional 2019 Chamber Business Awards

The Chamber Business Awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the best of British business. Across the country, there are firms of all sizes and sectors thriving and showing their innovation and adaptability, even in the midst of turbulent times. Businesses are the backbone and driving force of the UK economy. Even in the face of uncertain times, they continue to show their resilience and strength – creating opportunities for employment, investment and growth.

Our businesses communities continue to generate prosperity and opportunity so it’s only right that we support and shout about the fantastic things they are doing.

The Chamber Business Awards are the perfect opportunity for us to celebrate our business communities’ achievements, to take stock of the outstanding performances of UK businesses over the past year, and to encourage and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Each year the calibre of applicants impresses our judges, and this pool of entrants was no different. All our finalists should be proud of their success in reaching this stage and we wish them the very best of luck.

The Family Business of the Year winner: Grommets Ltd

Grommets Ltd, a rubber compression moulding business from Henfield in West Sussex has been crowned one of the winners in the Southern Region heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2019. Now in their 16th year, the Awards are a highlight of the business calendar, recognising the key role that local businesses play in driving the UK economy.

Grommets Ltd are a third-generation family business manufacturing rubber and PVC stockists of products including grommets (open, blind, semi-blind, cable and sleeved); bushes; washers; plugs; ferrules; bungs; discs; feet and cord rings. The business exports worldwide to a wide range of industries including renewable energy; automotive; rail and electronic.

Grommets Ltd strapline is “whatever your gap we can fill it!”

Joanne Boorsma, Managing Director of Grommets Ltd said: “I am delighted that we have been recognised for building a successful family business by winning this prestigious award. None of this could have been achieved without the support of my family and our fabulous, loyal workforce. My father would be proud to know of the continued success and legacy of the business he founded in 1995”.

The Customer Commitment Award winner: Extech Cloud

Extech Cloud, an IT Support and Cloud technology company, with its headquarters based in Burgess Hill in Mid Sussex, has been crowned one of the winners in the Southern Region heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2019. Now in their 16th year, the Awards are a highlight of the business calendar, recognising the key role that local businesses play in driving the UK economy.

Andrew Hookway, Managing Director at Extech Cloud, said: “Extech Cloud are delighted to have won the award for Customer Commitment. Every single day we strive to provide the highest level of service to our clients, who rely on us to provide a solid operational platform so they can be successful in their businesses. Providing IT and Cloud services means we are business-critical, and we are humbled to win this award for excellent customer service.”

The 2019 Chamber Business Awards culminate in a Gala Dinner that takes place on Thursday 28th November 2019 at Tobacco Dock in London. The awards are proudly supported by Facebook, Bibby Financial Services, DHL Express, Stagecoach, London Stock Exchange, Dell, Indeed, RADA in Business and Quest.