Gravesham’s top business honours
It was a sellout evening with exceptional companies attending the Gravesham Business Awards 24 gala night at the Inn on the Lake.
Competition was high for the category finalists with the judges facing a difficult task. Head judge Keith Mason, partner at Barnes Roffe said it was good to see such business buoyancy.
Gravesham MP Dr Lauren Sullivan said the area should be proud of the number of high-quality companies trading in Gravesham .
There were 15 finalists receiving certificates from Cllr Lenny Rolles and Keith Casson of the University of Greenwich.
Moving towards the winners the first prize was the People’s Choice voted by the public online and presented by Phil Walton, MD at Softforge. This went to the family-run Compass Alehouse.
Next up was the Best Community Business Award presented by Keith Mason from sponsor Barnes Roffe. This went to the popular charity, Ellenor.
Micheal Sears managing director at Sealeys estate agents presented the Best Hospitality Business to the Iron Pier Brewery Limited.
Gravesham’s Best Family-Owned Business presented by Julie Hobson at Gullands, solicitors, went to the Cornerstone Property Group.
Local member of Parliament Dr Lauren Sullivan gave the Best Youth Owned Business to entrepreneurs Total Line Marking Ltd.
Councillor Christina Rolles awarded the Best Not-for-Profit Business Award to the youth theatrical company Gravesend Network Development.
Best Innovative Business presented by Andrew Vickers, manager at Handelsbanken went to equestrian business White Horse Farm.
Julie Hobson at Gullands came back on stage to present the Best High Street Business to the popular Revitalize Clinic.
Best Professional Services / Consultancy Business went to Embridge Consulting (UK) Limited which received its trophy from Keith Mason senior partner at Barnes Roffe, chartered accountants.
Keith Casson at the University of Greenwich presented the Best Health & Wellbeing Business that went to Cyclopark.
A disco by Barry M rounded the celebrations off into the late evening.
The finalists were: Amax, Austen Allen Homecare, Cornerstone Property, Cyclopark, Ellenor and Embridge Consulting, Gravesham Network Development, Iron Pier Brewery, Leisure King, Marie’s Tearoom, Nell’s Café, Panic Room, Revitalize Clinic, The Compass Alehouse, Total Line Marking Ltd and White Horse Farm.
Best Community Business – Ellenor
Best Professional Services / Consultancy Business – Embridge Consulting (UK) Limited
Best Health & Wellbeing Business – Cyclopark
Best High Street Business – Revitalize Clinic
Best Hospitality Business – Iron Pier Brewery Limited
Best Family-Owned Business – Cornerstone Property Group
Best Not-for-Profit Business – Gravesend Network Development
Best Youth Owned Business – Total Line Marking Ltd
Best Innovative Business – White Horse Farm
People’s Choice Awards 2024 - The Compass Alehouse