Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2024

Royal Greenwich’s prestigious business awards ceremony - Best of Royal Greenwich Business – is back on 7 February. Run in association with LandsecU+I and supported by the South East London Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate and showcase local businesses and their outstanding contributions to Royal Greenwich.

The sparkling awards ceremony will be held at InterContinental London O2 Hotel where Greenwich Hospital is sponsoring the champagne reception and Lovell is sponsoring the Mayor’s Charity Raffle. The ceremony will be hosted by Baroness Ayesha Hazarika MBE – political commentator, writer and comedian.

Local businesses play a vital role in delivering essential goods and services to residents and visitors, providing jobs and sustainable growth. The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards is a way of recognising the fantastic work they do, while providing publicity, exposure and networking opportunities to our business community and encouraging residents to shop local.

For 2024, two new categories have been introduced, Entrepreneur — Under 30 and Entrepreneur — Over 30, to recognise individual achievements and inspire future business leaders. There are 14 categories in total, with all businesses in the running to win the Business of the Year top prize of £3,000 courtesy of past winner and 2024 sponsor BPTW.

• Best Food and Drink Venue

Sponsored by Drury Tea & Coffee

• Best New Business

Sponsored by London City Airport

• Entrepreneur – Under 30

Sponsored by University of Greenwich

• Entrepreneur – Over 30

Sponsored by Berkeley Homes

• Greener Greenwich

Sponsored by The O2

• Health and Wellbeing

Sponsored by GLL-Better

• High Street Business

Sponsored by Hindwoods

• Innovation

Sponsored by Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN)

• Made in Greenwich

Sponsored by Grant Saw

• Market or Mobile Trader

Sponsored by Brighter Futures Foundation

• Digital Sponsored by Digital Greenwich Connect

• Professional Service Sponsored by Lifeforce Security

• Tourism and Culture

Sponsored by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

• Staff Development Sponsored by London South East Colleges

All the judges were chosen for their experience and expertise across different fields and their contributions to the borough.

• Councillor Jackie Smith

Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports

• Christofi Christou

Economic Inclusion Manager, Peabody, and President of the South East London Chamber of Commerce

• Kemi Madumere

Co-director of Brighter Futures Project, Compass Supported Living, and Camouflage Cafe

• Councillor Majid Rahman

Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Development

• Mark Jenkinson

Director and Founder, Crystal Associates

• Paddy Rogers Director (Chief Executive Officer) of Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG)

• Dr Hetty (Wenxian) Sun

Associate Professor and Associate Head of the Executive Business Centre - Research & Knowledge Exchange at the Greenwich Business School

Head Judge Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports, said: “It’s nearly that time to celebrate Royal Greenwich’s most exceptional businesses! Local businesses are the cornerstone of a thriving economy bringing vital services, jobs and creativity to the borough. We want to shine a light on the important work of our business community and their contributions to the borough.

These awards are about celebrating local businesses and their positive contributions to Royal Greenwich. This year, we introduced two new categories, Entrepreneur — Under 30, and Entrepreneur — Over 30, so it was exciting to receive entries which celebrate outstanding individuals as well as businesses. We’ve received entries from a diverse selection of businesses who have demonstrated innovation, excellent customer service, fantastic training and development for their staff, and have gone above and beyond to support our communities.”

Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “Our borough is home to over 9,000 businesses and the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards are a muchanticipated date in our calendar, celebrating the diversity, creativity and resilience of our wonderful business community. They offer us an opportunity to highlight the crucial role businesses play in delivering inclusive growth, whether by investing in the borough or providing opportunities to local people.”