Newham Business Awards 2023 Winners
E-BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: e-Business Support Programme Newham College
This category was for businesses which have harnessed digital technology in their business, and helped to raise the company profile, profitability or efficiency.
Finalists:
- Good Hotel London
- Ktcic Architects
- OC Homes
Winner: OC Homes
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: University of East London
This category was only open to either a business owner or employee who has demonstrated leadership and motivational ability in running and developing their business.
Finalists:
- Francis Lo – Dot Dot Fire
- James Gill – Bodytonic Clinic
- Rebecca Rosmini – Signorelli
Winner: Rebecca Rosmini – Signorelli
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sponsored by: Tate & Lyle Sugars
The Corporate Social Responsibility award was aimed at commercial businesses which demonstrated how they integrate the success and smooth running of their business with a strong sense of responsibility and consideration for their role as a corporate citizen.
Finalists:
- Date Sultan
- Good Hotel London
- Urgent Services
Winner: Date Sultan
CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Sponsored by: Stratford Original BID
This category was open to businesses, voluntary and community organisations that have made a contribution to the local community over the last 12 months. Entrants were measured on their social impact – not on their financial support to organisations.
Finalists:
- Irons Supporting Foodbanks
- Newham All Star Sports Academy
- World Shirdi Sai Baba Organisation UK
Winner: Newham All Star Sports Academy
SOLE/MICRO TRADER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: London City Airport
This category was open to a small business with 5 employees or less. You could have been working from home, hot-desking, running an online business, a sole trader, market trader, or running a small shop. The main criterion is that your business is thriving.
Finalists:
- ANKH Place CIC
- Breadmeister Artisan Bakery
- Custom House Workers Co-op
Winner: ANKH Place CIC
Creative & Culture Organisation of the Year
Sponsored by: Marcomedia
This award celebrates the exemplar work of an organisation that enhances Newham’s rapidly evolving artistic, cultural and creative communities. This Award was open to freelance individuals and larger organisations alike based in or actively working in the London Borough of Newham.
Finalists:
- Applecart Arts
- Office S&M Architects
- Social Convention
Winner: Applecart Arts
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Newham Council
This category was open to a young business owner or employee (under the age of 30) who has demonstrated vision and creativity. You will need to demonstrate that your contribution to the business has had a direct impact on its success.
Finalists:
- AJ Hinton – Park Pets
- Hilary Lok – Dot Dot Fire
- Mirza Zuhair Baig – Local Pocket
Winner: Hilary Lok – Dot Dot Fire
STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Sponsored by: Sphere London
This category was aimed at companies which have excellent training, education and/or development practices.
Finalists:
- Barney Bears Nursery’s
- Good Hotel London
- Juniper Ventures
Winner: Barney Bears Nursery’s
BEST INNOVATION IN BUSINESS
Sponsored by: The Royal Docks Team
This category was for businesses which have been innovative in their business, and helped to raise the company profile, profitability or efficiency.
Finalists:
- Aardra Systems
- Duffy London
- London Network for Pest Solutions
Winner: Duffy London
BUSINESS GROWTH
Sponsored by: UAL London College of Fashion: Fashion Business School
This category was open to businesses which are able to demonstrate business growth within the market place over the last 18 months.
Finalists:
- Aardra Systems
- ANKH Place CIC
- Toni & Guy Westfield
Winner: Toni & Guy Westfield
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Sponsored by: Newham College London
This category recognises the business that pays attention to the needs of customers and strives for excellence in customer satisfaction and service.
Finalists:
- Alan Patient & Co
- Discover Children’s Story Centre
- Simply Print
Winner: Discover Childrenʼs Story Centre
GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Newham Chamber of Commerce
This category was for businesses which have used environment-friendly management practices to improve working conditions, and/or relationships with customers, suppliers and/or that their green products or services have had a positive impact on their business.
Finalists:
- DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel
- Hari Pontoon
- Signorelli
Winner: DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel
THE JOHN JAMES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Newham Chamber of Commerce
This category was awarded by the judging panel and was only open to the winners of each of the other categories.
A £1,000 prize was awarded to the overall winner of the John James Business of the Year!