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Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards Announces 2024 Shortlist

Thursday 14th November, 2024

The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the outstanding achievements, resilience, and contributions of local businesses in Sedgemoor. The Awards ceremony, scheduled for 29th of November 2024, will honour businesses and individuals across a diverse range of categories, recognising their dedication to innovation, community engagement, and excellence in their respective fields.

This year’s shortlist highlights the very best of Sedgemoor’s business community, from budding entrepreneurs and family-owned companies to established enterprises excelling in digital innovation and sustainability. Each award is proudly supported by sponsors who share our commitment to recognising and promoting local excellence.

2024 Award Shortlist and Sponsors

Apprentice or Trainee (Sponsored by Bridgwater & Taunton College)

• A Twist of Somerset – Elise Washer

• Maxwells Chartered Accountants – Indee Farthing

• Double Brace – James Englefield

• Sedgemoor FM – Aerin Ward

• MMES 2012 Ltd – Lewis Jennings

• Somerset Larder – David Dickson

• Somerset Larder – Joe Bryant


Best Use of Digital (Sponsored by Double Brace)

• The Digital Cogs

• Hatched – Creative & Digital Solutions Agency

• IMPACT 20twenty

• Dryad Gin Ltd


Hospitality & Tourism (Sponsored by Paul Smith Associates)

• Laurel Farm Glamping

• SL-ATE Concept Store

• West Country Park Homes Ltd


Best Marketing Campaign (Sponsored by HR GO)

• The Digital Cogs

• Dryad Gin Ltd

• Sedgemoor FM

• Timeless Images


Bridgwater Independent Trader/Retailer of the Year (Sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council)

• Paul Smith Associates

• Southwest Trade Frames Ltd

• Styles Menswear

• The Activity Warehouse


Sustainable Business (Sponsored by Astron Fire & Security)

• Balanced Energy

• Green Machine SW

• Teals Somerset

• West Country Park Homes Ltd


Innovative Business (Sponsored by SDS Ltd)

• Blackmore Farm

• IMPACT 20twenty

• West Country Drainage Services Ltd


New Business (Sponsored by Maxwells Chartered Accountants)

• Hatched – Creative & Digital Solutions Agency

• The Activity Warehouse

• Optimise Workplace Wellbeing Ltd


Best Employer (Sponsored by Pardoes Solicitors)

• Talking Stick Digital

• Maxwells Chartered Accountants

• Job Solutions Ltd

• Gibbins Richards Estate Agents


Small Business (Sponsored by The Design Hive)

• Balanced Energy

• Double Brace

• MJ Parsons & Sons Ltd

• Street Bean Coffee Co

• Parker Service Group Ltd


Business of the Year (6+ Staff) (Sponsored by Maxwells Chartered Accountants)

• Solace Business Management Ltd

• Talking Stick Digital

• West Country Drainage Services Ltd

• Aardvark Occupational Health


Community Engagement (Sponsored by Bridgwater Town Team)

• Fuse Performance and Somerset Outdoor Arts

• Love Community CIC

• Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust CIC

• Somerset Passenger Solutions


Family Business (Sponsored by Milsted Langdon)

• Lyndon Brett Partnership

• Paul Smith Associates

• Southwest Trade Frames Ltd


Customer Service (Sponsored by QSS IT Solutions)

• IMPACT 20twenty

• Southwest Trade Frames Ltd

• Pippa Whitfield OBM

• The Outsourced Recruitment Company


Food & Drink (Sponsored by Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers)

• Dirty Food Guy

• Dryad Gin Ltd

• The Purplespoon Café

• Street Bean Coffee Co


Business Leader Award (Sponsored by MMES 2012 Ltd)

• Colour Clad Profiles Ltd – Samuel Denham

• GM Campers – Michelle Rellis

• Southwest Trade Frames Ltd – Daryl Smith


Charity of the Year (Sponsored by West Country Drainage Services)

• Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust CIC

• On Your Bike Recycle Ltd

• Dave Englefield

• Seed of Hope


Join Us in Celebrating Local Excellence

The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards will offer an evening filled with inspiration, networking, and celebration, bringing together key players and innovators from across Sedgemoor. Attendees will enjoy the opportunity to connect with peers, support local achievements, and honour the businesses that keep our community vibrant and thriving.

Tickets are now available! To purchase tickets and secure your spot at this year’s event, please visit the the events page.

Congratulations to all shortlisted finalists!

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