THE best of Somerset business was honoured during a glittering ceremony.

Global and Heart FM journalist Cormac MacMahon hosted the 2025 Somerset Business Awards at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare, on March 28.

Organised by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, around 400 business people from across the county donned their best outfits for the event, which was celebrating its 20th anniversary – and the 15th year the awards had been supported by main sponsor Albert Goodman.

Somerset Chamber managing director, David Crew, said every finalist should feel justifiably proud of their achievements.

“Every year the awards recognise and honour the achievements of our vibrant business community,” he said.

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“The economic situation may be challenging, but Somerset’s business community had again shown resilience and excellence across all sectors.

“Somerset Chamber of Commerce is proud to organise the awards annually. They are the biggest of their kind in the county and I must thank everyone who supports the awards every year – from our entrants to our judges and sponsors.”

The 2025 winners came from Taunton, Wiveliscombe, Barrington, Roadwater, Clutton, Shepton Mallet, Merriott, Wellington, Yeovil, Wells, Bridgwater, Bleadon and Langport.

Michael Cahill, a Partner at Albert Goodman, said: “Despite the ever-changing economic climate, many Somerset businesses are continuing to thrive and defy the odds.

“As part of the judging process, it’s been incredibly inspiring to meet so many companies across the county who are investing in their people, products, services and technology.”

The 2025 Somerset Business Awards at the Winter Gardens, in Weston

The 2025 Somerset Business Awards winners and runners-up were:

Albert Goodman Family Business of the Year Award
Winner: The Somerset Toiletry Company, Clutton
Runners-up: Clevedon Salerooms Ltd, Clevedon and Highbridge Caravan Centre Limited, Highbridge

Small Business of the Year (turnover up to £0.5 million) sponsored by Gather Technology Ltd
Winner: ARK at Egwood CIC, Merriott
Runners-up: Auxilium HR Solutions Ltd, Yeovil and Solace Business Management Ltd, Taunton

Medium Business of the Year (turnover up to £5 million) sponsored by Brown & Brown
Winner: Kingdom TM Ltd, Wellington
Runners-up: able2achieve, Yeovil and WCI Group Ltd, Wiveliscombe

Large Business of the Year (turnover over £5 million) sponsored by Netitude
Winner: JAO Groundworks Ltd, Taunton
Runners-up: Berry & Escott Engineering Ltd, Bridgwater and GSH (South West Consultancy) Ltd, Weston-super-Mare

Best Use of Digital Technology Award sponsored by Evo Agency
Winner: Techosaurus Ltd, Yeovil
Runners-up: PVS Group UK, Rooksbridge and Sequel Agency, Yeovil

Charity of the Year Award sponsored by Clarke Willmott
Winner: Heads Up Somerset Ltd, Wells
Runners-up: bibic, Langport and Somerset Cricket Foundation, Taunton

Employer of the Year sponsored by The HR Dept
Winner: Talking Stick Digital, Bridgwater
Runners-up: Battens Solicitors, Yeovil and Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities, Bridgwater

Investing in Somerset Award sponsored by Hinkley Point C
Winner: Interim Spaces, Shepton Mallet
Runners-up: Channel UK Events CIC, Minehead and The Somerset Toiletry Company, Clutton

Start-up of the Year Award sponsored by Westcotts
Winner: Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management, Barrington
Runners-up: Be. Laser & Skin Clinic, Taunton and The Little Farm Shed, Shepton Mallet

Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by University Centre Weston
Winner: Singer Instruments, Roadwater – Jack Lewis
Runners-up: Thatchers Cider, Sandford – Lily Wright
Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Ltd, Bridgwater – Finley Hodder

Environmental and Sustainability Award sponsored by Agratas
Winner: Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
Runners-up: Green Machine SW Ltd, Highbridge and Thatchers Cider, Sandford

Service Excellence Award sponsored by Porter Dodson
Winner: WCI Group Ltd, Wiveliscombe
Runners-up: Elements Boutique Spa, Middlezoy and Wessex Pop-Up Coldrooms, Langport

Manufacturing and Engineering Award sponsored by Leonardo
Winnter: Kingdom TM Ltd, Wellington
Runners-up: Bates Product Design, Highbridge and Needles and Pins Aerospace, Somerton

Business Resilience and Growth Award sponsored by Barclays UK
Winner: Wessex Pop-Up Coldrooms Ltd, Langport
Runners-up: Dowlas Property Group Ltd, Cheddar and Lendology CIC, Taunton