Celebrating the best in British business, the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards last night honored entrepreneur and style icon Trinny Woodall with the prestigious Inspiration Award.
The Grosvenor Hotel in London provided the backdrop for an evening celebrating Britain’s business elite at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards. With twenty categories spotlighting the country’s most innovative and resilient companies, the highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of Trinny Woodall, celebrated fashion and beauty entrepreneur, who received the evening’s highest honor: the Inspiration Award .
The event, hosted by British radio and TV presenter Anita Rani, brought together leaders from different sectors, with Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge and Rani adding their own touch of star power, while being joined by an audience of top business people and innovators of Great Britain, all coming together to recognize the resilience, ingenuity and impact of British businesses.
Reflecting on Woodall’s win, Sarah Austin, director of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, said: “Trinny represents the epitome of British business excellence. Her journey from media personality to a leading business figure in the beauty industry is a powerful example of innovation and resilience – qualities we are proud to respect.”
The full list of 2024 winners is as follows:
The Inspiration Prize
Trinny Woodall
The Family Business of the Year award
Free-range St. Ewe eggs
Highly recommended – West Heanton
The Lloyds Award for Sustainable Entrepreneurship of the Year
Reeconomy
Highly recommended – Healthcare and transportation services
The Employer of the Year award
Mansfield Pollard
Highly recommended – VHR
The Lloyds New Business of the Year Award
MAGICAL AI
Highly recommended – UK Innovations Group
The award for growth company of the year
EWI Shop Ltd
The Small Business of the Year Award
Charlton Baker
Highly recommended – Varn
Department for Business and Trade Exporter of the Year Award
Net World Sports
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Food Division Ltd
Highly recommended – Wellbeing Pharmacy
The Home Grown Business Enabler of the Year award
Naq Cyber
Highly recommended – Kaizen Ticketing
The customer loyalty award
WestSpring IT
Highly recommended – Octopus Energy
The award for business purpose before profit
ABL Health
Highly recommended – Belu
The Blick Rothenberg Prize for Medium-sized Companies of the Year
WiFi Ltd
Highly recommended – First Response Group
The award for Scale Up Business of the Year
Armpit
Highly recommended – Cleanology
The Innovation Prize
Content guru
Highly recommended – UK Innovations Group
The Lloyds DE & I Champion of the Year Award
Food Division Ltd
High praise – IT Naturally
The award for technology company of the year
The GP service
Highly recommended – BigHand
The Award for Micro Business of the Year – Small
Health Tech Services Group Limited
The Micro Business of the Year Award – big
Cascade cash management
The Lloyds Award for Small to Medium Business of the Year
Aquavista Watersides Ltd
Highly Recommended – Cobbs Farm Co.
Sarah Austin, director of www.britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.ukcommented: “What a great evening we had last night at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards! It was a privilege to have Tom Kerridge, Trinny Woodhall and host Nina Hossain at the event. The energy in the room was electric as we celebrated the exceptional companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to British business.
“In 2024, highlighting the performance of successful companies is crucial. As businesses face economic uncertainty and changing consumer behavior, recognizing their resilience serves as a beacon of hope. Britain remains a stronghold for business, rich in talent and opportunity.
“The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards not only celebrate these achievements, but also open doors for winners. By highlighting their success, we provide greater visibility, networking and collaboration opportunities, helping them take their business to the next level and inspire future entrepreneurs.
“I would like to express my thanks to our event partners and our title sponsor, Lloyds, for their continued support in making this event a success. We are already looking forward to next year as we continue to celebrate the brightest minds in British business!”