Platinum Award
Winner:
Gromit Unleashed 3
“Look no further for the Platinum. Wonderful fusion of creativity, charity and fund-raising that lifts the soul of all who witness it in Bristol and far beyond. Outstanding year. Joyous!”
@thegrandappeal | grandappeal.org.uk
Sponsored by: Optimising IT
Arts & Creative
Winner:
Wake The Tiger
“Sheer boldness of vision and brilliance of execution! Superb numbers. Clearly on course to becoming a scalable cultural attraction: from Bristol to national.”
@wakethetiger | wakethetiger.com
Sponsored by: SLX
Bar & Pub
Winner:
Westbury Park Pub & Kitchen
“Foodie pub with a great range of drinks, appealing events, and run by excellent team. Proper hostelry at the epicentre of its community.”
@westburyparkpub | westburyparkpub.co.uk
Sponsored by: Thatchers
Business Services
Winner:
TVNET
“Really impressive, resilient long-term business operating smartly in tricky year to provide much of Bristol’s technological infrastructure.”
@TVNET | tvnet-ltd.co.uk
Charity
Winner:
1625 Independent People
“Striking year: supported 1,900 young people, an uplift of 20%; secured £8.6m to renovate its home in Old Market; and has developed five year heritage plan.”
Civic & Community
Winner:
Bristol Clamshell Course
“This remarkable knife crime volunteer-led not-for-profit had a pivotal year in 2025, training 100 clinicians across the region. Multiple life-saving interventions.”
Education
Winner:
Belmont Estate
“Dynamic and inspiring, this living outdoor classroom provides unique education for schools, universities, businesses and through the farming community.”
Employer
Winner:
COR Restaurant
“Clear team development in this thoughtful family-run business. Decent training and apprenticeships, team-led pop-ups as opportunities to learn: much to like.”
@correstaurant | correstaurant.com
Sponsored by: Bristol BID
Employer
Winner:
Parmenion
“Smartly run, complex business with impressive partnerships in a people-centred culture. Notably gives thee charity days to all of its 220 employees.”
@parmenion | parmenion.co.uk
Sponsored by: Bristol BID
Event
Winner:
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Ashton Gate
“What impressed us was not just the professional organisation and record attendees, but also the economic impact and substantial long-term legacy.”
@ashtongatestadium | ashtongatestadium.co.uk
Sponsored by: Bristol Life
Hair & Beauty
Winner:
KinDRed Clinic
“National recognition in a standout year of substantial growth in patients and sales for KinDRed, underpinned by a wider range of treatments. Impressive”
@kindredclinic | kindredclinic.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Winner:
Grace & Green
“Vital offer, social impact, substantial growth: so much to admire about Grace & Green. 2025 saw evolution from challenger brand to increasingly significant company.”
@graceandgreen | graceandgreen.co
Sponsored by: The Wave
Homes & Interiors
Winner:
Little Green Rooms
“Remarkable growth in third year from 14 to 30 people, with a new Gloucester Road showroom backed by £500k investment. Profound year!”
@Little_Green_Rooms | littlegreenrooms.co.uk
Legal & Financial
Winner:
Hartsfield
“Assets under management up 26% in the year while making important structural strengthening of the business and enhancing its client offer.”
@hartsfieldgroup | hartsfield.co.uk
Legends
Winner:
Royal West of England Academy
“We are so lucky to have the RWA. 182 years as an independent, iconic gallery – central to Bristol’s arts and culture for so many decades.”
@rwabristol | rwa.org.uk
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
Gromit Unleashed 3
“Landmark year with most ambitious trail to date, touching and enchanting Bristol from the harbour to Cribbs, from the streets to businesses. Massive national coverage too.”
@thegrandappeal | grandappeal.org.uk
New Business
Winner:
Majic Protein
“Bootstrapped business now flying. Smart idea backed by vision, zeal and clever story-telling. Gearing up for significant further growth.”
@majicprotein | majicprotein.com
Sponsored by: Floresco
People Services
Winner:
Rise Technical Recruitment
“Record results despite tough economy, with impressive top- and bottom-line growth. New offices in Exeter, Miami and Austin: more growth looms…”
@rise_technical | risetechnical.co.uk
Property
Winner:
Trammell Crow Company
“Admirable in ambition, thoughtfulness and delivery. Complex multi-disciplinary Welcome Building is a stunning addition to Bristol.”
@welcomebuilding | welcomebuilding.co
Sponsored by: Bristol Property Awards
Restaurant
Winner:
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
“20th consecutive Michelin Star in 2025. Just an incredible milestone for this restaurant which epitomises fine dining: quality and consistency.”
@lucknam_park | lucknampark.co.uk
Sponsored by Alliance Wales & West
Retailer
Winner:
Sparks Bristol
“So very Bristol! Visionary, distinctive – shows how retail can be reimagined. 2025 saw the millionth visitor to this bustling hub of a showcase.”
@sparksbristol | sparksbristol.co.uk
Small Business
Winner:
Big Nath’s BBQ
“You can just sense the spirit, drive and distinctiveness of Big Nath’s. From Lockdown passion to fully-fledged successful business, now diversifying.”
@Bignathsbbq | bignathsbbq.co.uk
Sustainability
Winner:
Ecosurety
“Huge impact through the UK: supported 830 organisations to reduce unnecessary packaging. In the vanguard of national sustainability thinking – and action.”
@ecosurety | ecosurety.com
Technology
Winner:
Signable
“Terrific commercial momentum with sales up 13% in its 19th year. Significant growth in its team supported by great team retention.”
@signablehq | signable.co.uk
Sponsored by: EntreConf