The Business Buzz Ball & Awards Ceremony 2025: Celebrating Excellence
13 January 2026The Business Buzz Ball and Awards Ceremony 2025 was an unforgettable evening, a dazzling night dedicated to recognising and celebrating the incredible talent, innovation, and community spirit within our network and the wider UK small business community.
The night was pure gold, overseen by compere, all-round funny man and BBC’s seventh most famous Jeremy! Jeremy Nicholas did a fantastic job of keeping the Buzz going, the energy electric, and the laughter flowing. Guests didn’t just attend – they participated, donning their iconic Blues Brothers Buzz Hats and Glasses and dancing into the small hours with the phenomenal live band, The All New Soul Revue. Seriously, the dance floor was legendary.
If you weren’t there, you truly missed out on the premier small business event of the year!
The 2025 Business Buzz Awards were a high-calibre and spectacular success. We extend our sincere thanks to our distinguished independent judges – Chris Forbes, Andy Lopata, Nikki Avraam, and Gus Bhandal, for their careful deliberation in selecting the well-deserved winners.
We just have to shine a spotlight again and mention all our Award Winners and Finalists who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and excellence in their respective fields:
Best Place to Work
Presented By: Category Sponsors, Zoe Lidster of Harwood HR Solutions
Finalists: Dux Advisory Ltd, Lightfoots Solicitors, Magara Law, SYLO Beyond HR, The Lewis Foundation
Judges Commendation: Lightfoots Solicitors
Overall Winner: Magara Law
Business Breakthrough
Presented By: Guest Judge, Gus Bhandal
Finalists: Ampersand Studio, DANDI Health and Safety, Ginger Bucks Ltd, Lightfoots Solicitors, Unexplored Films
Judges Commendation: Ampersand Studio
Overall Winner: Lightfoots Solicitors
Community Hero
Presented By: Guest Judge, Gus Bhandal on behalf of Sponsor Just Smile
Finalists: Anna Roberts, Dave Poulton, John Greenall, Katie Sharma, Sharon Smits
Judges Commendation: Katie Sharma
Overall Winner: Dave Poulton
Innovation Award
Presented By: Category Sponsors, Christopher Clowes from People Behind Brands
Finalists: Electrofit Industrial Solutions Ltd, Insight6, LSC Creative, One VA Solution, Sue De Souza Bras
Judges Commendation: Electrofit Industrial Solutions Ltd
Overall Winner: Insight6
Best Start Up
Presented By: Guest Judge, Andy Lopata
Finalists: Chrysalis Talent Development, Llumor Systems Ltd, Lucy Walker Solutions, Odyssey Contractor Solutions Ltd, The Balance and Bliss (Accountants) Ltd
Judges Commendation: Llumor Systems Ltd
Overall Winner: Lucy Walker Solutions
Outstanding Buzz Venue
Presented By: Category Sponsor, Denisa Alexandrescu from Dandi Health and Safety
Finalists: Market Harborough Building Society, The Beech House – Solihull, The Distillery – Leicester, The Living Room Cinema – Chipping Norton, The White Horse – Banbury
Judges Commendation: The Beech House, Solihull
Overall Winner: The White Horse, Banbury
Business Leader
Presented By: Guest Judge, Niki Avraam
Finalists: Chris Betram, Leo Crocker, Lisa-Marie Mallier, Nicola Weisfeld
Judges Commendation: Lisa-Marie Mallier
Overall Winner: Nicola Weisfeld
Buzzer of the Year
Presented By: Co-Founders, Simon George and Katrina Sargent
Finalists: Graeme Love, Ian Kirsop, Richard Holmes, Will Retalick, Zoe Lidster
Winner: Richard Holmes
Buzz Legend
Presented By: 2024 Winner, Leigh Frost
2025 Winner: James Brodie
Outstanding Buzz Group of The Year
Presented By: Co-Founders, Simon George and Katrina Sargent
Winner: Warwick Buzz
Relive the Memories
You can also view all the official photographs from the evening, provided by Jane Ellis Designs, here: View Photos.
Check out video highlights of the night’s celebrations:
Congratulations again to all our finalists and everyone who took home an award. We look forward to seeing the amazing things you achieve in the coming year!
For more information or to get involved with The Business Buzz Awards in 2026 please visit www.awards.mybuzz.uk
