Northamptonshire Business Awards

The wait is over! The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to reveal the finalists for the 2025 Northamptonshire Business Awards – a prestigious celebration of innovation, resilience, and business excellence across our thriving region.

This year’s finalists represent a wide spectrum of industries, from cutting-edge tech firms and sustainable manufacturers to inspiring charities and community champions. With the support of our generous sponsors, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent driving Northamptonshire forward.

Headline Sponsor: Wilson Browne Solicitors

Pinnacle Award: Winner announced on the night.

West Northamptonshire Innovative Business of the Year

Sponsored by: West Northamptonshire Council

Finalists:

• Simply Techspace
• Zinc Digital
• BAPON IT Services Ltd

North Northamptonshire Business of the Year

Sponsored by: North Northamptonshire Council

Finalists:

• Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited
• See Limited
• Beccy Hurrell Voice & Arts Limited

West Northamptonshire Sustainability Award

Sponsored by: West Northamptonshire Council

Finalists:

• Northampton College
• Great Central Plastics Ltd
• Hilton Northampton

Charity of the Year

Sponsored by: Learning and Skills Academy CIC

Finalists:

• C2C Social Action
• Trilogy Active Ltd
• Baby Basics Northampton

Diversity in the Workplace Award

Sponsored by: Kairos Training

Finalists:

• Beccy Hurrell Voice & Arts Limited
• Northamptonshire Sport
• Medi8 Therapy

Global Business of the Year

Sponsored by: RS Group

Finalists:

• International Leather Products Ltd
• Jaytrac Limited
• Dachser Ltd

Young Business Person of the Year

Sponsored by: University of Northampton

Finalists:

• Caitlin Plimmer- hireful
• Neeththe Inbaraj – Bapon It Services Ltd
• Kiranjit Kaur Shergill – Barclays

Business Person of the Year

Sponsored by: HVSS

Finalists:

• Tom Nicholson – Proaction Martial Arts Ltd
• Joe Zielinski – Zinc Digital
• Caroline Strawson – The Mental Wellbeing Company

High Growth Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited

Finalists:

• Simply Techspace
• Millbrook Business Finance Ltd
• CBTax

Employer of the Year

Sponsored by: Azets

Finalists:

• High Voltage Systems & Services
• Konsileo Ltd
• Zinc Digital

Small Business of the Year

Sponsored by: KCI Complete Office Solutions

Finalists:

• MAIAR Ltd
• Zinc Digital
• EquiTech Group Ltd

Best New Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Simply Techspace

Finalists:

• Care Launch
• Morris Healthcare Group
• BTP Performance Ltd

Workplace Wellbeing Award

Sponsored by: Retail Technology Services Ltd

Finalists:

• High Voltage Systems & Services
• Konsileo Ltd
• Millbrook Business Finance Ltd

Customer Commitment Award

Sponsored by: AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP

Finalists:

• Proaction Martial Arts Ltd
• Lime Design Studio
• Wellbeing Chiropractic Ltd trading as Wellbeing Chiropractic Health Centre

Apprentice of the Year

Sponsored by: Tresham College Part of the Bedford College Group

Finalists:

• Hannah Deane – Kier
• Gemma Halifax – Trilogy Active Ltd
• Ryan Turnbull – ID Card Centre

As excitement builds towards the awards night, we extend a massive congratulations to all the finalists. You exemplify the very best of Northamptonshire’s business community — dynamic, innovative, and community-focused.

Stay tuned as we count down to the big event, where the winners will be revealed and we celebrate the outstanding contributions of businesses and individuals across the county.

From all of us at the Chamber, best of luck to every finalist — and thank you to our sponsors for making this celebration possible.