19 Feb Southwark Business Excellence Awards 2023 winners revealed
The Southwark Business Excellence Awards winners were announced at a nail-baiting and upbeat ceremony in Southwark College’s flagship building.
Broadcaster and presenter Fayon Dixon (pictured) hosted the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 15 February. Winners came from a broad range of sectors across the borough from football to osteopathy, and from theatre to a sustainable refill store.
Fifty business were shortlisted across seven categories. Four winners were decided by a public vote while finalists for Sustainable Green Investment and Contribution to the Community, faced our judges. The Independent Business category had both a public vote and a judging system.
Greystar Development Director, Jonathon Armstrong, said: “By sponsoring the Best Independent Business category, we celebrate the spirit of innovation, resilience, and dedication exemplified by independent businesses. We recognise their invaluable contributions to our communities and economy. Congratulations to all the businesses shortlisted.
“Musical Mayhem London stood out for its remarkable contributions to the community. Through initiatives such as offering discounts and bursaries to support families and transitioning into a Community Interest Company, they demonstrate a strong commitment to social responsibility. Utilising performing arts as a tool for fostering confidence and unlocking creativity in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere is truly commendable.”
Diana Barranco, Community Director, Elephant and Castle Town Centre, said: “On behalf of the Elephant and Castle Town Centre team, I’d like to congratulate the Ballers Academy for winning this year’s Contribution to the Community Award. This award category, which we have sponsored for the second year running, recognises local organisations that work day in, and day out to contribute to the local communities through a variety of innovative initiatives and social value programmes. The Ballers Academy provides high quality football training to young people throughout Southwark and this year’s award was well deserved!
“We’d also like to commend all finalists for the Contribution to the Community Award, who we hope will feel inspired by their recognition to continue the fantastic work they do for the Southwark community.”
The programme is organised in partnership with Southwark Council and Southwark Chamber of Commerce and sponsored & supported by Berkeley Capital, Elephant & Castle Town Centre, Greystar, Landsec, Adroit Accountax, Anthony Gold Solicitors, Alumno, Pulse Consult and Willmott Dixon.
Event partner Southwark College provided a pianist to play during the drinks reception and a band for the interval. Film students recorded the event which included speechs from Principal Jane Button and two student union representatives.
The Southwark Business Excellence Awards 2023 winners are:
BEST BUSINESS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE – presented by Southwark Council
- Winner: Bodytonic Clinic
- Highly Commended: Dulwich Dental Office
- Commended: W Uden and Sons
SUSTAINABLE GREEN INVESTMENT – sponsored by Landsec
- Winner: Gather
- Highly Commended: The Scissors of Oz
- Highly Commended: The Spotlight Groomers
BEST INDEPENDENT BUSINESS – sponsored by Greystar
- Winner: Musical Mayhem London
- Highly Commended: Gather
- Commended: SE1 Medical Aesthetics
BEST CHARITY, CO-OPERATIVE, OR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE – presented by Southwark Chamber
- Winner: Ignite Hubs
- Highly Commended: Millwall Community Trust
- Commended: Bounce Back Foundation
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Berkeley Capital
- Winner: Winsome Duncan, Look Like Me Book Challenge CIC
- Highly Commended: Lyndsey Rogerson, Musical Mayhem London
- Commended: Michael Andrew Spooner, M A Spooner
OUTSTANDING TEAM AWARD – presented by Willmott Dixon
- Winner: London Bubble Theatre Company
- Highly Commended: Ballers Academy
- Commended: The Brunel Museum
CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY – sponsored by Elephant & Castle Town Centre
- Winner: Ballers Academy
- Highly Commended: EPR Architects
- Highly Commended: Oral Surgery
- Commended: The Butterfly Tennis Club