The companies making up the backbone of Bedfordshire celebrated in style tonight at the 2023 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards.

The prestigious event, held at Luton Auction House, shone a spotlight on the achievements of companies with up to 250 employees based in Bedfordshire.

The counties finest Small and Medium Enterprises gathered to celebrate their success, and saw Not for Profit independent housing association IMPAKT Housing & Support take home the coveted Overall Winner title.

IMPAKT Housing & Support, commented on the win, saying:

“Thank you so much for this award! We are so shocked to have received the Overall Winner title. We are looking forward to Wembley in December at the SME National Finals!”

The judges of the Awards were looking for organisations who showed outstanding initiative, boldness, and sustainability in Bedfordshire, as well as sound management practices throughout their business.

The Judges of the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2023 are all top business people within their chosen arena and have cited the awards as both the most transparent and professionally executed.

Damian Cummins, Award Director commented “We’re all aware that SMEs are responsible for driving innovation and competition across the counties economic sectors.”

“The sheer number, breadth, and overall quality of the entries we have received is a testament of the strength of Bedfordshire’s growing SME market. This year’s entries demonstrate a commitment to impact and purpose-driven work that’s here to stay.

We should all be proud that such businesses choose to call Bedfordshire home.” Damian continued.

IMPAKT Housing & Support, alongside almost all other Gold Winners from the evening, will be going through to the SME National Business Awards Grand Final, taking place at the iconic Wembley Stadium later this year.

The full list of Winners at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards can be found below:

Autism Bedfordshire Ampthill Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Bidology Consulting     

Silver Winner: Bee Noticed Social Media Services

 

Liebherr Apprentice of the Year:

Gold Winner: John Godfrey - Krause Autos   

Silver Winner: Natasha Smith - The Dental Centre Bedford

Bronze Winner: Tom Hall – IMPAKT Housing & Support

 

Oval Law Bedford Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Imagefix             

Silver Winner: The Mobility Physio

 

Digital Future First Best Enterprising Business:

Gold Winner: Geopace Training          

Silver Winner: The Fruit and Veg Man

 

Wrest Park Enterprise Best New Business:

Gold Winner: Sales Training with Enfys           

Silver Winner: Red Thread Tailor

 

Bonfire Creative Business Innovation:

Gold Winner: THSP     

Silver Winner: Bedford Radio

 

Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year less than 50 Employees:

Gold Winner: Home Instead Bedford

Silver Winner: Imagefix

 

Luton Borough Council Business of the Year more than 50 Employees:

Gold Winner: IMPAKT Housing & Support

Silver Winner: Miniclipper Logistics

 

Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year:

Gold Winner: Ross Testa – 3 Heads Agency

Silver Winner: Hyder Haniffa – Unisnacks Europe

Bronze Winner: Bilal Farooq – Greystome Solicitors

 

THSP Business Woman of the Year:

Gold Winner: Lauren Shepherd - Babyballet Biggleswade & Bedford

Silver Winner: Enfys Maloney - Sales Training With Enfys

Bronze Winner: Jodie Testa - 3 Heads Agency

 

A F Blakemore Community Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Hannah Solicitors LLP

Silver Winner: Chums

 

Busines2Business Dunstable Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Red Thread Tailor

Silver Winner: Kumon Dunstable Study Centre

 

Jaltek Employer of the Year:

Gold Winner: Woods Hardwick

Silver Winner: Will Brown Hair

 

A F Blakemore Family Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Miniclipper Logistics

Silver Winner: Krause Autos

 

Central Bedfordshire Council & Green Business Network Green Award:

Gold Winner: The Refill Leighton Buzzard

Silver Winner: Teaching Talons

 

London Luton Airport Hospitality Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room

 

123 Internet Group Leighton Buzzard Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Razzamataz Leighton Buzzard

Silver Winner: Osborne Morris and Morgan

 

Luton Borough Council Luton Business of the Year:

Gold Winner: Greystone Solicitors

Silver Winner: Hannah Solicitors LLP

 

Jaltek Positive Impact Award:

Gold Winner: Will Brown Hair

Silver Winner: Holistic Thinking Holidays

 

London Luton Airport Service Excellence:

Gold Winner: Teaching Talons

Silver Winner: House of Handsome

 

Foxley Kingham Accountants Website of the Year:

Gold Winner: Window Ware

 

Barnfield College Young Business Person of the Year:

Gold Winner: Heni Cloake - The Refill Leighton Buzzard

Silver Winner: Samantha Wingfield-Jones - Razzamataz Leighton Buzzard

 

Overall Winner

IMPAKT Housing & Support