The Great British Entrepreneur Awards is thrilled to unveil the shortlist for the highly anticipated Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category.
This prestigious award recognises individuals who have dedicated their efforts to guide their businesses through the critical early stages. Within the last five years, these exceptional entrepreneurs have identified and seized market opportunities while laying a strong foundation for their organizations to thrive.
Sponsored by IONOS, the leading European digitalisation partner for small and medium-sized businesses, this category celebrates the remarkable achievements of start-up entrepreneurs who have leveraged their vision and expertise to make a mark in the digital space.
Entrepreneurs from across the nation have been acknowledged, with shortlists curated for nine nations and regions: London, East of England, Midlands, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Wales and Scotland and Northern Ireland. Each shortlist showcases the impressive achievements of start-up entrepreneurs who have demonstrated resilience, innovation, and strategic acumen in establishing and growing their businesses.
A representative at IONOS, Phillip Maasberg, Startup Program Lead, had this to say about our partnership: “I am proud to serve the jury recognizing visionary founders driving impactful change.”
The shortlisted entrepreneurs in the Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category have exhibited exceptional drive and determination. They have successfully navigated the challenges of the early stages of business development, seizing opportunities and creating a solid foundation for their organizations to flourish. These entrepreneurs are the true embodiment of innovation, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
The finalists will have the opportunity to present their entrepreneurial journeys to a distinguished panel of judges, consisting of industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and influential figures deeply immersed in the start-up ecosystem. The judges will evaluate the finalists’ vision, market disruption, scalability, and the potential for long-term success.
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of entrepreneurial excellence, resilience, and the transformative power of start-ups. The winners will be announced during the grand ceremony on the 20th November 2023, where the nation’s most inspiring start-up entrepreneurs will gather to honour their achievements.
Wales:
Monique Davies – Placement Staffing Group
Sadie Srivastava, Mr Gheorghe Iulian Carlea – Valued Pets Veterinary Practice Ltd
Manon Williams & Louise White – Angladdau Enfys Funerals ltd
Oliver Lewis & Paul Ricketts – Hawkstone Commercials
Karen Turton – Purple Story Ltd
Midlands:
Tapojoy Chatterjee – Green Oranges Food
Ashraf Attia – Predictiva
Sammie Webster – GoGiniPig
Natalie Bamford , Adam Bamford – Colleague Box
Shyheim Prince, Charlotte Busby – High Living Estates
Ben Slater – Rapid Pack Fulfilment
South West:
Kieran Kidd – Devon HR & Recruitment Services
Hannah Thomson – The Joy Club
Andrew Moules – Red Rose Technologies
Olly Reid & Darrell Irwin – HUM4NS
Ellie Webb – Caleño Drinks
Karen Sutton – The Widow Coach
North West:
Sam Royle – SoSquared
Nicola Weedall and Hector Macandrew – Hydr
Jon Walsh & Dr. Megan Rossi – Bio&Me
Manoj Kumar – Rathin Med Ltd
Stephanie Buttery – Chu Lo Drinks
Corin Jackson – HeimHost
North East, Yorkshire and the Humber:
Jon Webster – EOS Security Limited
Bethan & Ben Harding – Harding Education
Sarah Yorke – Stylebook Directory
Colette Shaw & Peter Durkin – STEPS Prosthetics
Lucy Malarkey – Positive About Inclusion CIC
Lisa Eaton – Fabric
South East:
Jennifer Mo & Robert Knowles – Pura Collagen
Lucy Self – Save My Knickers
Farah Alkadhimi – F.J.K By Farah Kadhimi
Hannah Springett – HLabs
Anastasia Safonova – Anastasia’s Pantry Ltd
Danny Wright – Collab Coffee
London:
Jac Chetland & Kit Gammell – SURREAL
Stacey-Rebekka Karlsson – Goho
Philip Linardos & Sajid Ghani – ShelfNow
Richard King – Product Marketing Alliance Limited
Alexander Goodall – Clean Energy Capital Ltd
Sam Al-Mukhtar – Geomiq Ltd
Robert Pasco – Plend
Tatseng Chiam, Huw McLeod & Alex Shapland-Howes – RideTandem
East of England:
Mark Crane – Evolution Risk Group
Katrina Morris – Mindset For Success Group
Lucy Eden – Be In Your Element
Zahra Jawad – Creasallis
Tara Lynch – Dogs In Motion
Scotland and Northern Ireland:
Steven Mooney – FMP Ventures
Tim Sandford – nuUnlimited Ltd
Arabella Harvey – Raven Botanicals
Iain Macphail – IDM Energy Limited
Ola Lopatowska – Stravaig Spirits Company Limited
Jawahir Al-Mauly – Ujamaa Spice
