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Business Awards 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS AND FINALISTS

Chamber Award Winners

ABOUT THE KENT INVICTA CHAMBER AWARDS

Chamber Awards 2023 - Video Highlights

Video highlights courtesy of Lavender Blue Media


PHOTOGRAPHS

Award photographs courtesy of Matthew Walker Photography: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

If you were a Winner or Finalist you should have all been sent your own photograph to use for your own marketing.

If you would like to see the full album of photographs which you can download yourself, please click here


The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards brings together the business community showcasing the amazing achievements of a range of businesses and talented individuals.   

These awards attract a wide range of entries from across a variety of sectors, but the finalists and winners all have one thing in common, they are truly excellent at what they do and have proved this in their entry. Awards are open to all Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Members, as well as Non-Members.

KEY REASONS TO ENTER:  

  • The chance to show how successful you are
  • Raise your business profile
  • Invaluable promotion opportunities
  • Powerful PR and marketing tool
  • Boosting staff morale
  • An engraved glass trophy and certificate
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Dinner Sponsor: Evelyn Partners


Outstanding Contribution

Outstanding Contribution to Business in Kent

WINNER: Miranda Chapman, Managing Director, Pillory Barn

Category description:

The Outstanding Contribution to Business in Kent Award will be presented to a person who lives or works in the County and has owned or run a business or business based organisation here for a prolonged period of time.

The recipient will be a well-known name in the County, someone the community admires and is inspired by, they will have added to the economy of Kent by creating jobs and utilising the supply chain and they will also give back to the community in some way be it charity, business advice or education.

This person will not be rewarded for doing their job or running their own company alone.

This will be judged by a panel from Kent County Council and Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and is not open to nominations.

Sponsors are not eligible to win this award whilst they are sponsoring. 

Sponsored by: Kent County Council

Business Of The Year 2023

Business of the Year 2023

WINNER: Brimstone Site Investigation
FINALIST: BJF Group
FINALIST: Modus Construction Consultants

Category description:
This category is open to any business, irrespective of sector.

The business must demonstrate outstanding performance, particularly over the last 12-24 months, in a number of aspects relating to their business operation. This should include commercial success, clear plans for growth, commitment to staff, local communities, environment and customers, a track record of innovation and strong leadership.

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of two years by 12th June 2023.

Sponsored by: Canterbury Christ Church University


Construction Project 2023

Construction Project of the Year 2023

WINNER: WW Martin Ltd
PROJECT NAME: Poppy Fields
FINALIST: Coniston Ltd
PROJECT NAME: Maison Dieu, Dover
FINALIST: Hazle McCormack Young LLP
PROJECT NAME: Mote Park Café and Visitor Centre

Category description:
This category is open to any business/organisation working on a regeneration, redevelopment or refurbishment project. The project does not need to be in Kent but the business/organisation must have an office in Kent.

This may include, but is not limited to, projects completed or in the process of completion during 2023.

Projects that have approved planning for 2024 are also eligible.  Entrants should be able to show how the project has provided (or will provide) opportunities for community development and involvement by way of employment, apprenticeships and training.

Please be aware that when submitting your application, that the business/organisation needs to be based in Kent and that the company has been trading for a minimum of two years by 12th June 2023.


Sponsored by: Jobmatcha

Employer Of The Year 2023

Employer of the Year 2023

WINNER: Horizonscan Ltd
FINALIST: Betteridge & Milsom Ltd (b&m)
FINALIST: Reflect Digital

Category description:
This category is open to any business/organisation that can demonstrate commercial success and strategies for growth whilst achieving excellence in its commitment to the support and development of its workforce.

The organisation must show evidence that it has schemes, initiatives and policies which assess, deliver and monitor their workforce’s training and development, health and safety, general wellbeing and where there is an innovative approach to working terms and conditions.

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of two years by 12th June 2023.

Sponsored by: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford

Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023

Entrepreneur of the
Year 2023

WINNER: Liam Dibley - PICH Telecoms Ltd
FINALIST: Abi Ireland -
Wine Tours of Kent
FINALIST: Tom Reveley - IT Manager Services Ltd

Category description:
This category is open to any individual who is instrumental as the business owner or main shareholder in leading their successful business or organisation in reaching its goals and potential, irrespective of size or sector.

This individual must demonstrate they have achieved commercial success, have clear plans, strategies and goals for their business and a strong track record of innovation.

Sponsored by: University of Greenwich


Customer Service Of The Year 2023

Excellence in Customer Service 2023

WINNER: Baxall Construction Ltd
FINALIST: Advance Facilities Group Ltd
FINALIST: Dockside Property Services

Category description:
This category is open to any business, irrespective of sector.

The business must demonstrate commercial success and strategies for growth whilst achieving excellence in looking after its customers.

The organisation must have objectives for high quality customer service and clear methods of monitoring and evaluating standards. 

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of two years.

Sponsored by: Azets

Family Business Of The Year 2023

Family Business of the Year 2023

WINNER: Lukehurst
FINALIST: Fallow Management
FINALIST: Kent Cricket Direct

Category description:
This category is open to any family business, irrespective of sector and size, that is owned and operated by two or more members of a single family. They must be related either by blood, marriage, civil partnership, cohabitation or adoption.

The family business must demonstrate outstanding performance, particularly over the last 12-24 months, in a number of aspects relating to their business operation. This should include commercial success, clear plans for growth, commitment to staff, local communities, environment and customers, a track record of innovation, communication and strong family leadership.

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of two years as of 12th June 2023. No turnover criteria. 


Sponsored by: Stagecoach South East

Technology Of The Year 2023

Innovative Business of the Year 2023

WINNER: Bedfont Scientific Ltd
FINALIST: MPR IT Solutions
FINALIST: Safer Communities Alliance

Category description:
This category is open to any business, irrespective of sector and aims to attract businesses within which innovation or technology is a key element and where the continuous development is a major function of the business.

This is intended to include (but is not be limited to) businesses in the following areas: software and hardware,  e-commerce, digital agencies, manufacturing, IT or telecoms infrastructure, electronics, medical, diagnostic or scientific devices and instrument technologies.

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of two years.

Sponsored by: Air IT


New Business 2023

Most Promising New Business 2023

WINNER: Matches Sports Bar & Social
FINALIST: Cheran's Bakery (Cheran's Ltd)
FINALIST: Foundations Child & Family Therapy

Category description:
This category is open to any business, irrespective of sector.

The business must demonstrate outstanding performance, particularly over the last 12 months, in a number of aspects relating to their business operation. These should include commercial success, clear plans for growth, commitment to staff, local communities, environment and customers, a track record of innovation and strong leadership.

Entrants will also be asked why they set up their business, to outline the challenges they faced and how these have been overcome.

This category is not open to those who have invested in a franchise model in order to start their business (franchisee) but is open to those that have developed their business into a franchise operation (franchisor).

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of one year and less than three years as of the 31st March 2023.

Sponsored by: NFU Mutual Ashford, Tenterden & Whitfield

Exporter Of The Year 2023

Success in International Trade 2023

WINNER: Bedfont Scientific Ltd
FINALIST: Kemet International Limited
FINALIST: Tillett Ltd

Category description:
This category is open to any organisation, irrespective of size or sector, that is successfully marketing its products or services (including digital export trade) to customers outside the UK, and/or marketing products or services (including those of third parties) domestically.   

Entrants must be able to demonstrate outstanding improvements in commercial performance through export strategies.

The business/organisation will be asked to outline its exporting history; including how this has had a profound effect on business performance, how international strategies have been developed, how products or services have been tailored for overseas or domestic markets, what strategies are in place to overcome language and cultural difficulties, and what creative and innovative marketing activities have been used. 

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of two years.

Sponsored by: BAE Systems

Sustainability Business Of The Year 2023

Sustainability & Decarbonisation Business of the Year 2023

WINNER: Gallagher Aggregates
FINALIST: BISON
FINALIST: Frasers

Category description:
This category is open to any organisation, irrespective of size or sector, that shows that their business is sustainable and that this remains at the core of the business.

You will need to show how your net zero targets are set and how you have ensured they are credible and ambitious.

We would like to see how your three year business plan is created to demonstrate how your business will become net zero.

Entrants must have been trading for a minimum of two years.


Sponsored by: MidKent College

GALA DINNER

Westenhanger Castle
Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, CT21 4HX | Phone: 01303 261068

The Castle Westenhanger is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with a Grade 1 listed house, reflecting both its national and historic importance. It belongs to a group of early quadrangular castles and manor houses that were strengthened in response to threats of attack from France during the 14th Century.

Westenhanger Castle

Evening DJ
Garry Wilson (kmfm Breakfast) | Dancing from 10:15/30pm - 11:30pm

Garry Wilson is one half of "kmfm Breakfast with Garry and Chelsea."
Start your day Monday to Friday from 6am with Kent's Biggest Hits, the '6am Games,' travel news, school run shout outs, and the legendary competition, 'Say it' where £1,000 is won every month.

kmfm Breakfast with Garry and Chelsea
IN ASSOCIATION WITH 
DINNER SPONSOR 
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Evelyn Partners

PARTNERS

Ashford Borough Council
Biddenden
Bison
KM
Triple A
KC Wedding

AWARD CATEGORY SPONSOR

Ashford Designer Outlet
Air IT
Azets
BAE Systems
Canterbury Christ Church University
Jobmatcha
KCC
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce
NFU Mutual Ashford, Tenterden & Whitfield
Stagecoach
University Of Greenwich
MidKent College

CONTACT US

KENT INVICTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LH

Events Team events@kentinvictachamber.co.uk

Telephone 01233 503838 | Website www.kentinvictachamber.co.uk


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