The prestigious Elite Business 100 (EB100) has already unveiled this year’s top-ranking SMEs, but the excitement doesn’t stop there. The countdown is now on to reveal the shortlisted businesses for the highly anticipated EB100 2025 Awards, which will be celebrated in style at the EB100 Celebration & Awards Evening on the 12th March at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London.
The EB100 Awards set the benchmark for excellence in the SME sector, shining a spotlight on the businesses that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in leadership, sustainability, customer service, diversity, innovation, and exceptional performance. Alongside the prestigious EB100 Winner’s Trophy, additional recognition will be given to companies excelling in these key categories.
Below are the shortlisted businesses for the 2025 EB100 Awards:
TikTok Exceptional Performance of the Year Award
Recognising SMEs that have demonstrated outstanding business growth, resilience, and impact over the past year.
Shortlisted businesses: Cotswold Fayre, CubeLogic, de Novo Solutions, Fleximize, J&J Global Fulfilment, Kindly of Brighton, Logika Group, Must Have Ideas, needi, Scientific Sanitation Solutions.
British Business Bank Start-Up of the Year Award
This award honours the most promising start-ups that have demonstrated remarkable growth, innovation, and industry impact.
Shortlisted businesses: Dash Agency, Format-3, Genous, Get Better, Launch Labs, Magictree Superfoods, North Sky Yurts, Ovrload, Pollen Careers, Rochelle White Communications, The Vegan Patty Lady, Three Robins.
Cisco Innovation of the Year Award
Celebrating SMEs that have leveraged technology and forward-thinking innovation to scale their businesses.
Shortlisted businesses: AI & Partners, AY&J Solicitors, Cube Logic, Noble Events, Panoram, Rem3dy Health, The Change Hive, Turnley, Vending Sense, HGV.
EF100 Diversity & Inclusion of the Year Award
Recognising SMEs that champion diversity and inclusivity, ensuring fair opportunities and representation within their businesses.
Shortlisted businesses: A City Law Firm, CubeLogic, Genous, Laceeze, Logika Group, MPCC, Noble Events, Panorama, Popcorn Kitchen, Prsnt.
AdSmart Sustainability of the Year Award
Honouring businesses that integrate sustainability into their operations, balancing commercial success with environmental and social responsibility.
Shortlisted businesses: Cotswold Fayre, Genous, Gold Standard Nutrition, needi, Ortharize, Popcorn Kitchen, Rock Fall, The Cheeky Panda, The Scottish Bee Company, The Somerset Toiletry Company.
Vistage SME Leadership of the Year Award
Recognising outstanding SME leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and business success.
Shortlisted businesses: Clan Gordon, Cotswold Fayre, CPG Executive Consultancy, Dazzle, de Novo, J&J Global Fulfilment, Loudspeaker, Must Have Ideas, The Book Publicist, The Vegan Patty Lady.
Moneypenny Customer Service of the Year Award
Celebrating SMEs that go above and beyond to provide exceptional customer experiences and service excellence.
Shortlisted businesses: Altnets, Compressed Air Centre, Cotswold Fayre, Delemere Manor Events, Fleximize, HCG, J&J Global Fulfilment, Salad Money, ServeLegal, The DM Lab.
Scott English, Brand Director for Elite Business, commented:
The winners will be announced during a spectacular awards ceremony on the Wednesday 12th March, 2025, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London.
Click here to learn more about the EB100 and explore the full list of the UK’s top 100 SMEs.
