Rochford District Council is pleased to announce the winners of the Rochford District Business Awards for 2025, in association with Toomey Motor Group, with thanks to our category sponsors. The awards ceremony took place on Thursday 13 February at The Rayleigh Club and was hosted by radio presenter, Su Harrison, for the third consecutive year.
This special evening celebrated the outstanding achievements, innovation and dedication of local businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute to the district’s economic growth and community spirit. The Rochford District Business Awards 2025 winners are:
Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Backing Essex Business
- WINNER: Wendy Maslen – The King Edmund School
Community Impact Award sponsored by S. Stibbards & Sons
- WINNER: Amos Estates
Customer Service Award sponsored by Ambitious Essex
- WINNER: Courts of Rayleigh Florist
Employer of the Year sponsored by Essex Chambers of Commerce
- WINNER: Palmers Solicitors
Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by The Consortium
- WINNER: Emily Hewett – I am Emily Design & Marketing
Innovative Business of the Year sponsored by Launchpad - Oxford Innovation
- WINNER: Ionic Digital
Micro Business of the Year sponsored by 3 Chambers
- WINNER: Rayleigh Florist
SME of the Year sponsored by Rossi
- WINNER: The Laughing Pear
Start-Up Business of the Year sponsored by Marlborough Highways
- WINNER: Reclaim Mobility
Sustainability Award sponsored by Rochford Norse
- WINNER: Perfect Vision
Councillor Michael Hoy, Chair of the Economic Development, Regeneration and Tourism Committee at Rochford District Council, said: “A big congratulations to all our winners and nominees! It was truly an inspirational evening highlighting the incredible talent within our district, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements. Events like these remind us of the remarkable people and enterprises that make our district such a wonderful place to live, work and visit. Well done to everyone involved.
“Thank you to our lead sponsor, Toomey Motor Group, and all our category sponsors for their support. Your contributions have played a vital role in making this event such a resounding success. Lastly, a big thank you to our keynote speaker, James Sinclair.”
We would like to thank our local supplier sponsors, including Eternity Events Essex for providing the AV and Tina Wing Business Photography, providing professional photographs of our winners, finalists and the ceremony.
A link to a gallery of photographs from the 2025 Business Awards will be available soon on our website: www.rochford.gov.uk/businessawards.