Royston First Business Awards 2024
What an incredible evening we had last night at the inaugural Royston First BID Business Awards 2024, hosted at the stunning Burloes Hall – one of our favourite venues! The room was buzzing with excitement from the beginning, thanks to the brilliant JezO, a multi-award-winning magician and member of the Magic Circle, who wowed everyone with an impressive trick right from the start.
There was even dancing before the awards began, adding to the atmosphere!
After a warm welcome from David Smyth, Chair of Royston First BID and an inspiring talk from Dragon Den’s contender and keynote speaker, Claire Brumby, guests tucked into a delicious three-course meal by the venue’s recommended, Host Catering.
Royston’s very own Cambridge Wine provided the complimentary vino, while Barbara’s Flowers made sure the tables looked glamorous, and Face Paint Create added sparkle to the crowd with glittering designs.
Local singer and trumpet player, Tom Huttlestone provided unforgettable entertainment throughout the evening and photographer, Gareth Jones captured the special moments.
Sharon Grocott, Managing Director at C4B Media, said:
“We’re very happy with the success of the Royston First BID Business Awards. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible achievements of Royston’s local businesses, some of whom are our clients. As the Main Event Sponsor, we’re so proud to have played a part in bringing the community together to recognise such hard work and dedication. Royston is full of talent and passion and it’s an honour to support this vibrant business community. We would like to say a big thank you to Royston First BID, especially BID Manager, Paul Brown, for making it all happen and a huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists!”.
C4B Media were proud to provide the event design, including the event logo, roller banners, table talkers, table numbers, signage boards and place names, as well as the website landing page and branded social media JPGs, ensuring a cohesive and professional look for the evening.
Please see below for award results.
2024 Award Winners
- Apprentice / Trainee of The Year: Harry Fortune, Mick’s Barbers of Royston
- Employee of The Year: Sandra Hutton, Days Bakery
- Best Customer Service: Kelly’s Kitchen
- Best Emerging Business: The Honest Fig
- Best Hospitality: The Royal Bengal Tandoori Restaurant, Royston
- Independent Business Of The Year: Glazed Creations
- Business Leader Of The Year: Guy Curtis, EWFM
- Contribution To The Community: Rob Mills, Royston Market
- Green Award: Tentshare
- Lifetime Achievement: Sue Ross, Cream of Royston
Highly Commended Businesses
- Apprentice / Trainee of the Year: Martyn Samuel, Sartorius
- Employee of the Year: Michelle Woodhouse, Glazed Creations
- Best Customer Service: Days Bakery
- Best Emerging Business: The Butcher Boyz
- Best Hospitality: Number 41 Royston
- Independent Business of the Year: Revolution Records
- Business Leader of the Year: Neil Wise, Ensum Brown
- Contribution to The Community: Paul Bowes, Bow Books
- Green Award: Kooky Nohmad
- Lifetime Achievement Gill Bailey, Howes Opticians
