Bedfordshire’s brightest businesses and standout individuals were celebrated this week as the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2025 reached their glittering finale.
The awards ceremony took place last night (Thursday) at the Riverside Suite at Venue 360 in Luton, capping months of anticipation with a night of celebration, networking and recognition for the county’s vibrant SME community.
From high-growth innovators and family-run enterprises to inspiring entrepreneurs and young business leaders, the awards honoured the passion, resilience and creativity driving Bedfordshire’s economic success.
Guests enjoyed a drinks reception, dinner and entertainment before this year’s winners were announced to cheers and applause.
Celebrating local success
Among the big winners on the night was Biggleswade Dental Centre, which not only won Best Enterprising Business but was also named Overall Winner of the 2025 awards.
Other local standouts included The Kingfisher, named Bedford Business of the Year, and Michelle Crook of Reactive8 The Nation, who took home Business Person of the Year.
Young Business Person of the Year went to Harvey Greenwood of Greenwood Drones, while the Community Business of the Year award was given to Bedford Blues.
Winners were chosen across a wide range of categories, reflecting both the diversity and dynamism of the region’s small and medium-sized enterprises.
Sponsors included headline sponsor Essential Workwear, along with Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and other local supporters.
A growing celebration of local enterprise
Chief Executive of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, Justin Richardson, said the awards had once again highlighted the strength of the local business community.
“The SME Bedfordshire Business Awards have gone from strength to strength, and this year’s event saw record interest from entrants and sponsors alike,” he said.
“The buzz and excitement have been phenomenal – a real testament to the talent and dedication within our business community. It’s been fantastic to see so many hardworking winners take to the stage tonight – and now, we’re already looking ahead to 2026.”
The full list
SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2025
General business awards winners
- Treacle Factory Best Enterprising Business: Biggleswade Dental Centre
- Wrest Park Business Centre Best New Business: Letterbox Cocktails
- Talk UK Telecom Business Innovation: Azalea
Employer awards winners
- Jaltek Employer of the Year: ADA Cosmetics
- Liebherr Apprentice Employer of the Year: Aden Contracting
Business size awards winners
- AEGIS Support Services Business of the Year More Than 50 Employees: Early Childhood Partnership
- London Luton Airport Business of the Year Less Than 50 Employees: Livetec Systems
Family business awards winners
- Essential Workwear Family Business of the Year: TC Kitchens
Personal awards winners
- Foxley Kingham Business Person of the Year: Michelle Crook – Reactiv8 The Nation
- Wenta Entrepreneur of the Year: TracyFishburn – Tracy’sTreasured Keepsakes
- The Bedford College Group Young Business Person of the Year: Harvey Greenwood – Greenwood Drones
Geographic awards winners
- Essential Workwear Central Bedfordshire Business of the Year: Osborne Morris and Morgan
- Luton Council Luton Business of the Year: The Fruit and Veg Man
- Quest Employment Bedford Business of the Year: The Kingfisher
Not-for-profit and community business awards winners
- Bartham Group Community Business of the Year: Bedford Blues
- RPG Not-for-Profit Business of the Year: Link to Change
Growth awards winners
- Austin & Carnley Solicitors High Growth Business of the Year: Jenolite
Sector-specific award winners
- AEGIS Support Services Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism Business of the Year: Mead Open Farm
Other award winners
- ADA Cosmetics Sustainability Award: Red Event Production
- Jaltek Positive Impact: Holistic Thinking Holidays
- RSP Service Excellence: Stepping Stones
