East Suffolk Business Awards Winners
Honouring Ambition, Innovation, and Growth
East Suffolk Business Awards 2025 Winners
We’re delighted to announce the East Suffolk Business Awards winners for 2025!
Businesses from every corner of East Suffolk were recognised for their innovation, dedication, and contribution to both the local economy and the wider community. Congratulations to all our winners and finalists, whose hard work, creativity, and achievements were celebrated during a fantastic awards evening held on Thursday 6th November 2025.
A Huge Thank You to Our Headline Sponsor: Access Community Trust
We were proud to have Access Community Trust as our Headline Sponsor for the East Suffolk Business Awards 2025. Their commitment to supporting people and communities across East Suffolk perfectly reflected the values of our awards, which celebrated ambition, innovation, and impact.
Please see our 2025 winners and our highly commended finalists below:
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Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Award
Sponsored by Sizewell C
Winner: Ben Fiddes - Southampton Marine Services
Highly Commended Finalist: Kaitlyn Camplin - Mullins Dowse Architects
Growing Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Associated British Ports
Winner: Africa Alive
Highly Commended Finalist: Seatrium Offshore Renewable Services
Family Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Christies Care
Winner: JoJo's Kitchen & Bar
Highly Commended Finalist: Move It & Store It Right
Community Pride Award
Sponsored by Peterson Energy Logistics
Winner: Move It & Store It Right
Highly Commended Finalist: Christies Care
Local Charity of the Year Award
Sponsored by Specialist Passenger Solutions
Winner: Inspire (Lowestoft)
Highly Commended Finalist: The Disability Advice Service (East Suffolk)
Net Zero Champions Award
Sponsored by East Suffolk Council
Winner: Maritime Transport Ltd
Highly Commended Finalist: Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum
Small Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Ivy House Country Hotel
Winner: MJ Training East
Highly Commended Finalist: Move It & Store It Right
Medium Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Manning & Co
Winner: The Woodbridge Vets
Highly Commended Finalist: ST Accountancy Services Ltd
Large Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Suffolk New College
Winner: Aura Brand Solutions
Highly Commended Finalist: Spectra Packaging
Tourism & Hospitality Award
Sponsored by East Suffolk Services
Winner: The Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre
Highly Commended Finalist: Red Rose Chain - Theatre in the Forest at Sutton Hoo
Customer Service Award
Sponsored by McCann & Co
Winner: CODE Hair Consultants
Highly Commended Finalist: The Woodbridge Vets
Recognition of Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by Access Community Trust
Awarded to: Gary Harrold - Customs Support Group
Awarded to: Martin Murkett - Tick Solutions
Suffolk Chamber Presidents Award
Sponsored by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Awarded to: Aura Brand Solutions
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support in making this evening a success.
Gala Evening Programme Sponsor: Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities
Turnbull UK, specialists in creating safe, high-quality working environments across the UK, supported us in delivering a professional and memorable evening for our local business community.
Welcome Drink Sponsor: Kingsfleet
Kingsfleet, an award-winning independent financial planning firm based in Suffolk, helped us raise a toast to business success in true style. Their values of trust and clarity aligned beautifully with the spirit of the evening.