The 2025 Sussex Business Awards, organised by Platinum Media Group, was held at The Grand hotel in Brighton on December 4.
Hosted by comedian Hal Cruttenden, the black-tie ceremony unveiled 16 winners, each of which were recognised for their strength, innovation and ambition.
This year’s awards marked the events 37th year.
The highest honour, Company of the Year, was awarded to Crawley-based, premium kitchen and catering equipment company, Dualit.
The award recognised the businesses outstanding performance, enduring craftmanship and significant contribution to the region’s economic success.
Other winners included Kemp Town Bookshop, Wave Community Bank, and Forza Doors.
Maarten Hoffmann, Managing Director of Platinum Media Group, said: “The winners truly represent the very best of Sussex.
“The calibre of entries this year was extraordinary and the judging discussions were some of the most passionate and engaged we’ve ever experienced. The renowned and rigorous judging process means that every winner won on pure merit.
“Selecting just 16 winners from such an exceptional group was no easy task. Every finalist should feel immensely proud – but our winners have demonstrated an outstanding level of innovation, ambition and impact that sets them apart.
“They are a powerful testament to the strength and diversity of the Sussex business community.”
Businesses were judged by a panel comprised of a range of representatives from sponsors.
The event also raised over £12,000 for Brighton children’s charity, Rockinghorse.
The full list of winners and sponsors:
2025 WINNERS
International Business of the Year
Sponsored by KPMG
Paladone
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by MDHUB
Kemp Town Bookshop
Future Talent of the Year
Sponsored by Rockinghorse
Adam Francis Whisky Solutions
Business Growth Award
Sponsored by Benchmark Financial Planning
Estatesearch
Gamechanger of the Year
Sponsored by Chichester College Group
The Summer Berry Company
Best Customer Service Award
Sponsored by The English Soap Company
Rainbow Restoration
Professional Services Award
Sponsored by Jensten Insurance Brokers
Wave Community Bank
Medium Business of the Year
Sponsored by Kreston Reeves
Bell Tent Sussex
Community Hero Award
Sponsored by True Potential
Wave Community Bank
Best New Business Award
Sponsored by Growth Animals Marketing
Attercop
Property Law Firm of the Year
VInnovation Capital Team
DMH Stallard
Businessperson of the Year
Sponsored by FRP Corporate Finance
Matt Turner – Creative Pod
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by DMH Stallard
Paladone
Large Business of the Year
Sponsored by MHA
Forza Doors
CEO of the Year
Sponsored by Monan Gozzett
Oliver Butts – The English Soap Company
Company of the Year
Sponsored by EMC Corporate Finance
Dualit
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