Businesses from across Suffolk came together to celebrate their successes at the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2024 last night.
I am proud to be a part of these awards every year because I am always reminded of how Suffolk, so often underestimated, quietly continues to punch significantly above its weight.
You can see the list of our fantastic winners below. They are shining examples of Suffolk businesses that are innovative, community-focused, ever-adaptable and pretty successful too – in all the definitions of that word.
Success to me isn’t just about financial growth but about feeling you are doing something valuable, something you believe in, something that makes the lives of others easier or even better.
This is what I strive to do for our readers and for my team, while also making sure my bosses are happy with my bottom line. I know that’s what our leading businesses do too.
This year the theme for the awards was sustainability, a word which Suffolk businesses have long known doesn’t have to mean sacrifice – I am always impressed with the originality and innovation that Suffolk businesses pioneer in the name of being balanced, efficient and environmentally sound.
I enjoyed meeting a wide range of these businesses at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall last night at the event.
The event also gave us the opportunity to raise money for our community group of the year, Restitute CIC, which supports the people who care for survivors of sexual or violent crime.
A huge thank you to our headline sponsors Suffolk Chamber and Sizewell C, our venue sponsor Milsoms, our drinks reception partner Denny Bros and our drink partner, Booker/Makro, and to all our category sponsors. As always, we couldn’t do it without you.
This year’s award ceremony was another event to remember, and we look forward to seeing businesses new and old next year.
Don’t miss the supplement in the East Anglian Daily Times print edition on Wednesday, July 10, where you can find out more about our worthy winners.
Entries for next year’s EADT Business Awards open in January. For more information, please keep your eyes peeled for updates at eadtbusinessawards.co.uk
THE WINNERS
Suffolk Business of the Year
Sponsored by Sizewell C and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Winner: New Wolsey Theatre
Finalists: Accugrit and Jackson Civil Engineering
Customer Excellence Award
Sponsored by Greater Anglia
Winner: Kingsfleet
Finalists: Corbel Solutions, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Geek Retreat Ipswich
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Jon Neal, director of Suffolk Mind, who won the Director of the Year award (Image: Matthew Potter Photographer and Videographer)
Director of the Year
Sponsored by Churchmanor Estates
Winner: Jon Neal from Suffolk Mind
Finalists: Lucy Smith from Clarity Umbrella, Luke Broadley from Longfields and Samantha Cage from Ocala Healthcare
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Waddington Brown
Winner: Morgan Sindall Construction
Finalists: Harwich Haven Authority, Pager Power and SimpleClick
Environmental & Sustainability Award
Sponsored by EastWind
Winner: The Bildeston Crown
Finalists: Suffolk New College, University of Suffolk and Vertas Group
Growth Business of the Year
Sponsored by Ashtons Legal
Winner: Accugrit
Finalists: Bishop & Miller Auctioneers, Longfields and Pager Power
Large Business of the Year
Sponsored by Larking Gowen
Winner: Jackson Civil Engineering
Finalists: Bacton Transport Services, DPL Group and Spectra Packaging
Medium Business of the Year
Sponsored by Pound Gates
Winner: Caribbean Blinds UK
Finalists: Bishop & Miller Auctioneers, Bridge Classic Cars and Sarah’s Carers
Positive Impact in the Community
Winner: New Wolsey Theatre
Finalists: Bridge Classic Cars, Combat2Coffee and Home Instead
Small Business of the Year
Winner: Kingsfleet
Finalists: SimpleClick, Token of the Forest and Westview IT
Start Up of the Year
Winner: East Anglian Financial Planning
Finalists: Curious Retreats, Lanman Solar and Satsuma Group
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