Seventeen local businesses were celebrating last night (19 March) after receiving accolades at the 2025 Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards.
The winners were announced at a special awards event held at Norwich City Football Club sponsored by Birketts LLP.
Broadland District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Martin Booth said: “This was a fantastic chance to celebrate those businesses that are thriving within the community, driving our economy and demonstrating best practice at every level. Congratulations to all the finalists and to everyone who put their business forward.”
South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet Member for Greener Economy, Councillor Lisa Neal, said: “The event really showcased the extraordinary range of businesses operating in the district, from huge multi-nationals to fledgling start-ups, in sectors as diverse as food and drink, retail, insurance and tourism. It was fantastic to meet the people behind these businesses and a great chance for them to get the recognition they deserve for all the hard work, time and sacrifice they’ve put in to making their businesses a success.”
The councils also received thousands of votes from residents for their favourite pubs and retailers.
In South Norfolk, The Wheel of Fortune in Alpington scooped top prize for best Pub of the Year and Albrights of Diss won favourite Retailer of the Year.
In Broadland, The White Horse at Upton took home the Pub of the Year award, while Goat Shed won Retailer of the Year.
Ruth Neave, Partner at Birketts LLP said: “On behalf of everyone at Birketts I would like to extend our congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards. The ceremony was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the wide range of businesses that make such a big impact on our local communities.”
The full list of winners are:
New Business
Beeyutiful Home
Business Growth
Alpha 7 Motorsport Ltd
Broadland Small Business of the Year
The Hungry Otter
South Norfolk Small Business of the Year
The Fat Radish Kitchen Company
Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
L&G Engineering Ltd
Business Innovation
iBoxit Ltd
Environmental Impact
The Locks Inn Community Pub
Tourism Business of the Year
The Ironmongers Boutique
Excellence in Insurance, Financial and Professional Services
Sekura.id
Food and Drink Producer of the Year
Simply Roasted Crisps
Employer of the Year
GroWild Kindergarten Ltd
Broadland Business Builder Exemplar
Tibbs Fitness
South Norfolk Business Builder Exemplar
The Fat Radish Kitchen Company
Broadland Pub of the Year
The White Horse Upton
South Norfolk Pub of the Year
The Wheel of Fortune
Broadland Retailer of the Year
Goat Shed
South Norfolk Retailer of the Year
Albright of Diss
There were also three Highly Commended businesses, they were The Cheese Truckle for Business Growth, Ampersand Brew Co for the Food and Drink Producer of the Year category and Norfolk Wealth Management in the Excellence in Insurance, Financial and Professional Services category.
Local businesses and organisations sponsored each of the categories. The Councils would like to thank: Woodforde’s Brewery, Pasta Foods, CNC Building Control, Big Sky Living, Hethel Innovation, Panel Graphic, InTouch Systems, Citrus Security Shredding, Mirus Aircraft Seating, Adnams, FIG (Financial Industry Group), Jarrold Training, Pub is The Hub and competition sponsor Holden Group.
Find out more about our winners at www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/businessawards
