FINALISTS for the Somerset Business Awards 2025 have been revealed.

Organisers have unveiled shortlists across 14 categories following “a rigorous judging process which saw sponsors travelling to all corners of the county”.

The awards, run by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, has picked finalists from Highbridge, Taunton, Wiveliscombe, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare, Merriott, Clevedon, Clutton, Wellington, Rooksbridge, Langport, Wells, Cheddar, Middlezoy, Bleadon, Somerton, Barrington, Shepton Mallet, Roadwater and Sandford.

This year is the 20th anniversary of the awards, supported by main sponsor, Albert Goodman, with a glittering grand final ceremony set to be hosted by Global broadcast journalist Cormac MacMahon at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare, on March 28.

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David Crew, MD of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, thanked everyone who had entered the awards and said the most hotly contested categories had included Service Excellence, Small Business of the Year and Start-up of the Year.

“Despite some really challenging trading conditions, it’s been incredibly encouraging to see so many fantastic applications from business and charities from across the county – they are doing some great work and we are honoured to be able to highlight that through these awards,” he said.

“The finalists have come from across the county, representing a wide range of sectors and industries and we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements at the final on March 28.”

Mike Cahill, a partner at Albert Goodman, added: “As the proud main sponsor for the fifteenth consecutive year, we’ve seen first-hand how businesses have thrived after entering, gaining well-deserved recognition and reaching new heights.

“These awards celebrate the very best that Somerset has to offer and entering provides a valuable opportunity to raise your profile, motivate your team and drive your business forward.”

The Somerset Business Awards 2025 finalists are:

Albert Goodman Family Business of the Year Award

• Clevedon Salerooms, Clevedon
• Highbridge Caravan Centre Limited, Highbridge
• The Somerset Toiletry Company, Clutton

Small Business of the Year (turnover up to £0.5 million) sponsored by Gather Technology Ltd

• ARK at Egwood CIC, Merriott
• Auxilium HR Solutions Ltd, Yeovil
• Solace Business Management Ltd, Taunton

Medium Business of the Year (turnover up to £5 million) sponsored by Higos Insurance Services

• able2achieve, Yeovil
• Kingdom TM Ltd, Wellington
• WCI Group Ltd, Wiveliscombe

Large Business of the Year (turnover over £5 million) sponsored by Netitude

• Berry & Escott Engineering Ltd, Bridgwater
• GSH (South West Consultancy) Ltd, Weston-super-Mare
• JAO Groundworks Ltd, Taunton

Best Use of Digital Technology Award sponsored by Evo Agency

• PVS Group UK, Rooksbridge
• Sequel Agency, Yeovil
• Techosaurus Ltd, Yeovil

Charity of the Year Award sponsored by Clarke Willmott

• bibic, Langport
• Heads up Somerset Ltd, Wells
• Somerset Cricket Foundation, Taunton

Employer of the Year sponsored by The HR Dept

• Battens Solicitors, Yeovil
• Talking Stick Digital, Bridgwater
• Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities, Bridgwater

Investing in Somerset Award sponsored by Hinkley Point C

• Channel UK Events CIC, Minehead
• Interim Spaces, Shepton Mallet
• The Somerset Toiletry Company, Clutton

Start-up of the Year Award sponsored by Westcotts

• Be. Laser & Skin Clinic, Taunton
• Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management, Barrington
• The Little Farm Shed, Shepton Mallet

Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by University Centre Weston

• Singer Instruments, Roadwater – Jack Lewis
• Thatchers Cider, Sandford – Lily Wright
• Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Ltd, Bridgwater – Finley Hodder

Environmental and Sustainability Award sponsored by Agratas

• Green Machine SW Ltd, Highbridge
• Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
• Thatchers Cider, Sandford

Service Excellence Award sponsored by Porter Dodson

• Elements Boutique Spa, Middlezoy
• WCI Group Ltd, Wiveliscombe
• Wessex Pop-Up Coldrooms, Langport

Manufacturing and Engineering Award sponsored by Leonardo

• Bates Product Design, Highbridge
• Kingdom TM Ltd, Wellington
• Needles and Pins Aerospace, Somerton

Business Resilience and Growth Award sponsored by Barclays

• Dowlas Property Group Ltd, Cheddar
• Lendology CIC, Taunton
• Wessex Pop-Up Coldrooms Ltd, Langport