The Rochford District Business Awards 2025, in association with Toomey Motor Group, are proud to celebrate and support the wealth of business talent, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit within the Rochford District. These awards aim to recognise the remarkable achievements of our local business community over the past 12 months.
After an extensive nomination process, the judges have reviewed entries across ten categories and are happy to announce the following finalists and their respective category sponsors:
Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Backing Essex Business
- Wendy Maslen – The King Edmund School
Community Impact Award sponsored by S Stibbards & Sons
- Amos Estates
- I am Emily Design & Marketing
- Networking 4 Essex Women
- Palmers Solicitors
- The Calm Corner CIC
Customer Service Award sponsored by Ambitious Essex
- Courts of Rayleigh Florist
- Northsouth Design and Marketing
- Perfect Vision
- Rayleigh Florist
- Studio35
Employer of the Year sponsored by Essex Chambers of Commerce
- Assent
- Palmers Solicitors
- The Treehouse Club
Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by The Consortium
- Dan Bacon – Ionic Digital
- James Edmunds – The Design Cabin Group
- Emily Hewett – I am Emily Design & Marketing
- Jai Price – Seasons in Thyme Catering
- Rebecca Soper - Cheesecakes-on-Sea
Innovative Business of the Year sponsored by Oxford Innovation Space's 'Launchpad'
- Holistic Wellbeing with Nicola
- Ionic Digital
- Studio35
Micro Business of the Year sponsored by 3 Chambers
- Courts of Rayleigh Florist
- I am Emily Design & Marketing
- Northsouth Design and Marketing
- Perfect Vision
- Rayleigh Florist
SME of the Year sponsored by Rossi
- Palmers Solicitors
- Recup
- System Driving School
- The Laughing Pear
Start-Up Business of the Year sponsored by Marlborough Highways
- Oh My Bag
- Pups and Ponies Pet Services
- Reclaim Mobility
- Sweet As
- The Calm Corner CIC
Sustainability Award sponsored by Rochford Norse
- Assent
- Perfect Vision
- Recup
Councillor Michael Hoy, Chair of the Economic Development, Regeneration and Tourism Committee at Rochford District Council, said: "The Rochford District Business Awards have once again highlighted the incredible talent, resilience and creativity within our business community. It was a truly difficult task for our judges to narrow down the entries, as the quality of applicants this year has been outstanding across all categories. These finalists represent the best of Rochford’s entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and community focus. Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted and thank you to all who entered. I would like to say thank you to our main sponsor, Toomey Motor Group, and all our category sponsors, whose support and commitment have been instrumental in bringing this event to life. We wish the best of luck to all our finalists, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at the ceremony."
Steven Decelis, Group CEO, of Toomey Motor Group, headline sponsor of the awards, said: “Toomey Motor Group are delighted to renew our support for the Rochford Business Awards, a celebration of innovation, growth and success in the local business community. Partnering with Rochford District Council, we take great pride in recognising the outstanding contributions of companies that drive economic development and inspire progress across the region. This event is more than an awards ceremony—it’s a tribute to the remarkable businesses shaping a brighter future for Rochford District. We look forward to celebrating the incredible nominees and their achievements together!”
The awards will be presented at our ceremony on the evening of Thursday 13 February 2025 at The Rayleigh Club, Rayleigh.
For more information, visit https://www.rochford.gov.uk/rochford-district-business-awards-2025