Apprentice Employer of the Year
Gold Winner: C.I.KNOW
Silver Winner: Play B C Preschool
SME London Business Awards
On 27 February 2025, we were delighted to host the SME London Business Awards 2025!
These business awards support and share in our vision to raise the profile of industrious, hardworking and enterprising SMEs in the region. Awards are a sought-after accolade of achievement, a veritable endorsement of success in business, and offers exceptional marketing and PR opportunities as well as increasing your credibility and standing in the eyes of your peers and your customers.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners!
SME London Business Awards 2025
Our 2025 black-tie awards celebrated the success, talent and dedication to be found amongst small businesses across the capital.
Hosted by TV Presenter James Green at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, over 300 finalists, sponsors and guests enjoyed a drinks reception, red carpet interviews, a three-course meal and musical medley entertainment, alongside finding out who won in each category of these prestigious awards.
Celebrating SMEs in London
SMEs are the lifeblood of our city. As London’s biggest independent representative organisation for SMEs, we intrinsically understand the contribution they bring to London, making it the best city in the world to do business in. All of the awards are a testament to the hard work, ingenuity and innovation that our winners have displayed.
Our 2025 Winners
On Thursday, 27 February 2025 at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, we were delighted to crown silver and gold winners for each of our 22 awards, with Penta Consulting as our Overall Winner!
2025 Winners
Our winners were announced during the Grand Finale on Thursday 27 February 2025 - congratulations!
Edwin Coe LLP Best Enterprising Business
Gold Winner: Trustist
Silver Winner: Quantum Group
Fora Best New Business
Gold Winner: Athena F.
Silver Winner: Blue Heron Training
Lenovo Pro Business Innovation Award
Gold Winner: OCN London
Silver Winner: 7 HOPES LONDON
Birketts Business of the Year less than 50 Employees
Gold Winner: AmplifyME
Silver Winner: London School of Sales
Menzies Business of the Year more than 50 Employees
Gold Winner: Mont Rose College of Management & Sciences
Silver Winner: Nockolds
HSBC Business Person of the Year
Gold Winner: Steve Henigan – HCG
Silver Winner: Sanjeet Manek – Sandea Wholesale
Menzies Business Woman of the Year
Gold Winner: Melissa Gauge – SpareMyTime
Silver Winner: Penelope Victoria – LM Technologies
Community Business of the Year
Gold Winner: Wildflowers of London
Silver Winner: Central London Alliance CIC
South Western Railway Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Gold Winner: Reconome
Silver Winner: AES
HSBC Employer of the Year
Gold Winner: Evenbreak
Silver Winner: MTS
Aramex Exporter of the Year
Gold Winner: Panorama Antennas
Silver Winner: LM Technologies
Family Business of the Year
Gold Winner: Salters Events
Silver Winner: Hair Development (UK) Ltd
High Growth Business of the Year
Gold Winner: DMR Training and Consultancy
Silver Winner: Surrey Physio
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year
Gold Winner: Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Bishopsgate
Silver Winner: L’oscar London
Lefebvre International Business of the Year
Gold Winner: Penta Consulting
Silver Winner: Sweet Needle Industries
Online Business of the Year
Gold Winner: London Web Girl
Silver Winner: Beany
SSE Energy Solutions Positive Impact Award
Gold Winner: Ukrainian St Mary’s Trust
Silver Winner: HyperionDev
SSE Energy Solutions Service Excellence
Gold Winner: Quastels LLP
Silver Winner: Lucidica IT Support
South Western Railway Sustainability Award
Gold Winner: Gyamfua London (GGLOW)
Silver Winner: AES
Website of the Year
Gold Winner: Beany
Silver Winner: Pilar Sifas Obiol – Clarity Coaching
City of London Corporation Young Business Person of the Year
Gold Winner: Claudia DeFabio – Meeko Teams
Silver Winner: Alinda Kring – Alinda Kring Art Advisory
What Our Attendees Thought
- It’s [been] one of those events where you can really foster lifelong relationships with those around you, so it’s a phenomenal opportunity.MMatt LimaQuilter Financial Advisers
- CSB Logistics being named award finalists was an important recognition of our work, and the event was a great chance to acknowledge our team's hard work together. The event's positive atmosphere, highlighted by meeting industry peers and making new connections, added value to our experience.MMatt BarkerManaging Director, CSB Logisitics
- What a fabulous event! So well organised, the food and entertainment was fantastic and the energy levels of all the award finalists and winners was wonderful to see. As platinum sponsors we had great exposure on the night and we met some great business owners, who love what they do - highly reccomend!SSimon ArmstrongMenzies LLP
SME London Business Awards Headline Sponsors 2025
Platinum Sponsors 2025
Menzies LLP
Gold Sponsors 2025
Aramex
Birketts LLP
City of London Corporation
Edwin Coe LLP
Fora
Lefebvre
Lenovo Pro
Drinks Reception Sponsor 2025
Zipcar
Charity Sponsor
The Diana Award
Our Charity Sponsor: The Diana Award
This year, we were delighted to welcome The Diana Award as our Charity Sponsor. The Diana Award is proud to be the only charity set up in memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. Their mission is to empower young people to lead that change through a range of initiatives which unlock their potential, inspire action and create opportunities, ensuring that no young person is left out or left behind.
SME London Business Awards 2026 Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring our 2026 awards?
The SME London Business Awards are designed to showcase both our partners and our entrants. As a supporter, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your brand in the lead-up to the awards and at the final in 2026. Through social media and traditional press coverage, we will attract the finest talent from London, and our extensive experience and expertise will ensure that your brand receives excellent promotion.
We have a variety of sponsorship packages available, which offer a range of judging opportunities, extensive social media exposure, VIP tickets to the final, and advertorial space in the awards programme.
Enquire today for more information.
Highlighting exemplars in our business community
A look back at our 2024 Awards Night and Winners
Hosted by TV presenter James Green, the 2024 black-tie awards at the Park Plaza London Riverbank hotel, was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of SMEs across London. Over 300 guests enjoyed the awards ceremony which included a drinks reception, three-course meal and surprise entertainment for Singer Waiter and Chef duo.
