The 2018 Winners

Winners of the Southwark Business Excellence Awards 2018

Business Of The Year

Winner: Spinach

Entrepreneur Of The Year

Winner: Danny Brooks, VHR

Highly commended: Richard Martin, WOKIT
Commended: Jason Choy, Persus Limited t/a Welcome Gate

The SME Excellence Award sponsored by Grosvenor

Winner: Newington Communications

Highly commended: Holistic
Commended: Stepladder

Independent Retailer Of The Year sponsored by Lendlease

Winner: Hop Burns & Black

Highly commended: Holly&Lil The Collar Makers & The Groomers
Commended: G.Baldwin & Co Ltd

Best Employer

Winner: VHR

Highly commended: Hyde Housing
Commended: Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

Best Business for Customer Service sponsored by Greystar

Winner: Hop Burns & Black

Highly commended: Archimedes Inspiration – Al Espace
Commended: Lila’s Jewels

Best Business for Hospitality & Food Excellence sponsored by South Bank Central

Winner: Spinach

Highly commended: Suzanne James Limited
Commended: Canada Water Café

Best New Start Up

Winner: Paladar

Highly commended: TUPI Restaurants Ltd

The Award for Excellence in Leisure & Tourism

Winner: The London Bridge Experience & Tombs (TLBE Ltd)

Highly commended:

  • OXO Tower, Restaurant & Brasserie
  • Simplicity
  • South London Gallery

Best Charity or Social Enterprise

Winner: Active Communities Network

Highly commended: Tree Shepherd
Commended: CareTrade Answers for Autism

Best Business for Tech & Innovation sponsored by CIT

Winner: Virocom Ltd

Highly commended: Netwise Hosting
Commended: Crofton Cloud Chamber

The Southwark Cultural Commitment Award sponsored by British Land

Winner: Brunel Museum

Highly commended: The Old Vic
Commended: Sands Films

Business Commitment to Education & Skills sponsored by Engie

Winner: The Old Vic

Highly commended: Bermondsey Community Kitchen
Commended: Shakespear’s Globe Trust

Commitment to the Community sponsored by UAL

Winner: Deli Felice

Highly commended: Lightbox Group Ltd
Commended: Southwark Construction Skills Centre

Best Woman in Business sponsored by Landsec

Winner: Amber Williamson, Digital Willow

Highly commended: Jennifer O’Donnell, Jane Jefferson Cleaning
Commended: Estelle Theobalds, Canopy Beer Co