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2023 Winners

Platinum Award

Winner:

Wake The Tiger

“Simply put, Wake the Tiger is a once-in-a-generation artistic masterpiece. Flair, imagination, ambition, reach: just stunning! 27 creative environments from 57 countries. Sustainable, disruptive and daring beyond the impossible – very Bristol!” 

@wakethetiger | wakethetiger.com

Arts & Creative

Winner:

Upfest

“Celebrated its 15th anniversary as Europe’s largest street art festival with over 50,000 visitors. Providing an urban blank canvas of opportunity for all kinds of up-and-coming artists.”

@upfest | upfest.co.uk

Sponsored by: SLX

Bar

Winner:

Harbour House

Established as a destination bar after a successful rebrand and hosted quality events for the BBC, Netflix and Airbus. Harbour’s Britz list of wines has gone down a treat!”

@_harbourhouse | hhbristol.com

Sponsored by: Thatchers

Business Services

Winner:

Cosgrove & Drew

“What a transformational 2022! Rolled out its people-first development programme ‘Skill Build’ and its highly-skilled engineering specialists garner most business through exemplar client recommendations.”

@CDEServicesUK | cde-services.co.uk

Sponsored by: EntreConf

Charity

Winner:

Empire Fighting Chance

“Referrals up to record levels with outstanding outreach, as it partnered with England Boxing to deliver vital sessions to young people with mental health issues. Big year.”

@EmpireFightingC | empirefightingchance.org

Sponsored by: VWV

Civic

Winner:

OurCity2030 by Babbasa and the One City Office

Ambitious, powerful initiative significantly helping to narrow the inequality ethnic gap in Bristol. Emotional event delivered to hundreds, complete with impressive donations.”

@babbasahub | ourcity2030.com

Sponsored by: Hawkins Insolvency

Education

Winner:

Boomsatsuma

“Boomsatsuma’s programmes are gaining national recognition for innovation, whilst expanding its courses and student intake. Its two new learning centres have performed exceptionally!”

@boomsatsuma | boomsatsuma.com

Event

Winner:

Bristol Pride

“Returned to its real-life celebrations with great anticipation, taking over Bristol with crowds over 40,000. A record 2022 and its most diverse programme yet.”

@Bristolpride | bristolpride.co.uk

Sponsored by: Bristol Life

Event

Winner:

Propyard

Cleverly transformed the former MOD torpedo testing warehouse to create big and bold experiences, from summer socials to art workshops, all the way to the outstanding Van Gogh Immersion.”

@propyardbristol | propyard.co.uk

Sponsored by: Bristol Life

Financial

Winner:

Moneyhub

A pivotal time for Moneyhub, having completed its latest funding round totalling millions. An innovative product that is changing financial knowledge and confidence of customers during tricky times.”

@moneyhubenterpr | moneyhub.com

Hair & Beauty

Winner:

Nuala Morey Salon

“This has been a great year of national recognition, US tour, excellent growth and powerful partnerships for the forward-thinking Nuala Morey Salon. Bravo!”

@nualamoreysalon | nualahairdressing.com

Health & Wellbeing

Winner:

Active Teams

Launched a new scalable employee activity platform keeping teams across the region happy and healthy. An impressive 132% client increase and rapid rise – keeping Bristol onside and active!”

@activeteamsuk | activeteams.co.uk

Homes & Interiors

Winner:

Chaunceys Timber Flooring

“2022 brought a slick refresh for Chaunceys with a new state-of-the-art workspace, increasing productivity by 300%. The renovation of the historic RWA gallery is a clear standout.”

@chaunceystimber | chauncey.co.uk

Legal

Winner:

Bevan Brittan

“Expertly advised Catalyst and Peabody on a merger involving 100,000 homes as well as Havebury Housing Partnership’s vital project. Consistently impressive with a ninth consecutive year of profit growth.”

@BevanBrittanLLP | bevanbrittan.com

Leisure & Tourism

Winner:

Wake The Tiger

“The world’s first amazement park has awoken to huge critical acclaim, with over 100,000 tickets sold and millions of income in just six months. Meridia is an unmissable experience.”

@wakethetiger | wakethetiger.com

New Business

Winner:

The Forge & Fern

“Spectacular on many levels with locally supported business, produce and sustainability at its heart. Opening in 2022, its standout The Mighty Forge roast has become a popular staple.”

@theforgeandfern | theforges.co.uk

Sponsored by: JAS Building Services

People Services

Winner:

Baltimore Consulting

“A firm favourite with people, both in the minds of staff and its customers. Huge year-on-year turnover, proud charitable efforts and showcased expertise in recruiting for SEN roles.”

@baltimorerec | www.baltimoreconsultingltd.com

Property

Winner:

JAS Building Services

“A consistent performer in Bristol’s property market with 30 customers homes carefully delivered, 21 new projects won plus launch of an already-successful enhanced design service.”

@JASBuilding | www.jasbuildingservices.co.uk

Sponsored by: Bristol Property Awards

Restaurant

Winner:

The Forge & Fern

“Forging a fresh direction for Staple Hill! This new restaurant has produced an aesthetically pleasing design complete with delicious menu, rave reviews and promising job creation.”

@theforgeandfern | theforges.co.uk

Sponsored by: Crumbs

Retail

Winner:

Single Variety Co

“Creative products with distinct flavour that have already been stocked at Waitrose and Selfridges, with wholesales grown over 40%. A cool business of the successful variety!”

@singlevarietyco | singlevariety.co.uk

Sustainability

Winner:

PEEQUAL

“PEEQUAL is a powerful example of entrepreneurs at work, combining sustainability and equality. Featured products at Love Saves the Day and Glastonbury with a 4.8/5 satisfaction rating.”

@peequaluk | peequal.com

Sponsored by: Lexus Bristol

Technology 

Winner:

Stripe OLT

“A significant three-year period for Stripe with its biggest growth in headcount and turnover yet and an expanded portfolio of IT and Security services. Strong performers.”

@StripeOLT | stripeolt.com

Sponsored by: Close Brothers Asset Management