THE winners of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Canalside, in Bridgwater. Over 200 businesspeople from across the district attended the gala evening, which was organised by Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Sedgemoor FM broadcaster Dave Englefield.
The 2022 finalists come from all corners of the district, including Cheddar, Burnham, Bridgwater, North Petherton, Highbridge & Nether Stowey.
Main event sponsor, Zeal Hotels, said “We’re thrilled to be sponsoring this year’s Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards. We have so many growing, innovative, and prosperous businesses in Sedgemoor and these awards give each business a chance shine and celebrate their successes at a fantastic night hosted by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce! A huge congratulations to all of the finalists and the winners – they should be proud of all they have achieved this year.”
Chamber Manager Diogo Rodrigues thanked everyone who had entered. He said: “I’m extremely proud of Sedgemoor’s businesses. We were all blown away by the quality of the over 100 entries that we received and what Sedgemoor’s businesses are achieving.” He adds, “It was fantastic to be able to honour winners and finalists from all corners of the district and from a wide range of sectors. Thank you to everyone who entered the awards and to our judges and sponsors who continue to make these the biggest and best business awards in Sedgemoor.”
The 2022 winners are
Sustainability/Low Carbon Award – Sponsored by New Leaf
Presona UK
Apprentice/Workplace Trainee of the Year – Sponsored by Bridgwater & Taunton College
Somerset Larder – Estevan Colangelo
Digital Services Business of the Year – Sponsored by Double Brace
Talking Stick Digital
Hospitality & Tourism Business of the Year – Sponsored by SDS Ltd
Laurel Farm Glamping
Construction in Sedgemoor – Sponsored by Astron Fire & Security
Melhuish & Saunders
Bridgwater Independent Trader/Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council
Alise & Louie
Innovative Business of the Year – Sponsored by Maxwells Accountants
Presona UK
New Business of the Year – Sponsored by The Design Hive
West Country Drainage Services
Best Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Clarke Willmott
Ibis Bridgwater
Small Business of the Year (1-5 Employees) – Sponsored by OD Talent Solutions
New Leaf
Medium Business of the Year (6-30 Employees) – Sponsored by Maxwells Accountants
Ocean Adventures
Large Business of the Year (30+ Employees) – Sponsored by Walpole Dunn
Sansum Solutions Group
Sedgemoor Independent Trader/Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Sedgemoor District Council
Southwest Trade Frames
Community Engagement – Sponsored by Bridgwater Town Team
Somewhere House Somerset
Family Business of the Year – Sponsored by Milsted Langdon
Jasun Envirocare
Customer Service Excellence – Sponsored by QSS IT Solutions
West Country Drainage Services
