THE best of county business is being warned to have their entries at the ready for this year’s Somerset Business Awards.

Celebrating the best companies, charities and organisations in the county, 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the awards, organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by accountancy firm, Albert Goodman.

Entries for the awards will officially open on Wednesday, September 11, with a special event at The Mount Somerset, near Taunton, where would-be entrants will be able to meet sponsors and judges and find out more about the process.

This year, there are a number of new judges and sponsors with 14 categories covering all sectors and sizes of business and charity.

The awards are free to enter and businesses do not need to be a member of Somerset Chamber to take part.

Businesses will have until November 22 to submit their entries via the Somerset Business Awards website – www.somersetbusinessawards.org.uk.

Full details about the launch event can be found at www.somerset-chamber.co.uk.

Emma Warren, chair of Somerset Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors, said: “The Somerset Business Awards are a great way for businesses to raise their profile, engage their staff and celebrate their achievements.

“The awards are a great way to share success stories and I am grateful for the sponsorship and support of so many of Somerset’s leading businesses who, like me, are keen to celebrate our incredible business community.”

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Up for grabs at the 2025 Somerset Business Awards are:
• Small Business of the Year sponsored Gather Technology Ltd
• Medium Business of the Year sponsored by Higos Insurance Services
• Large Business of the Year sponsored by Netitude
• Albert Goodman Family Business of the Year Award
• Best Use of Digital Technology Award
• Charity of the Year Award sponsored by Clarke Willmott
• Employer of the Year sponsored by HR Dept
• Investing in Somerset Award sponsored by Hinkley Point C
• Start-up of the Year Award sponsored by Westcotts
• Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by University Centre Weston
• Environmental and Sustainability Award sponsored by Agratas
• Service Excellence Award sponsored by Porter Dodson
• Somerset Manufacturing and Engineering Award sponsored by Leonardo UK
• Business Resilience and Growth Award sponsored by Barclays