Celebrating the exceptional companies and businesspeople based in Tunbridge Wells, and the vital contribution they make to our local economy and wider community, the prestigious Tunbridge Wells Business Awards were launched last year by Jess Gibson of the TN card and have quickly become the town’s biggest celebration of creativity, determination and excellence within our thriving independent business community.

The Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2025, proudly supported by headline sponsor Berry & Lamberts Solicitors, took place at Trinity Theatre on 19 November. Reception highlights included bespoke pizzas from Tunbridge Wells favourite Rascals Catering, jazz vocals from local singer Jennifer Maslin, and a selfie mirror from Odyssey Events. After the ceremony, guests continued the celebrations with music from MINT DJs, cakes from Sweet Temptations Cakery and gifts generously sponsored by Benenden Hospital. The reception offered another opportunity to shine a spotlight on local independent businesses, reflecting the awards’ ethos of championing and supporting the talented enterprises that call Tunbridge Wells home.

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The glittering awards ceremony was hosted by Jess Gibson alongside Jacqui Green, CEO of Trinity Theatre. A film celebrating the finalists, sponsored by GM Valentine Family Funeral Directors, together with a live podcast recorded on the night by Brilliant Businesses, further added to the sense of occasion and brought the stories behind the shortlisted businesses to life.

The evening was not only a celebration of business excellence but also a powerful show of community spirit, raising an impressive £7,200 for three local charities: Aspens Charities, Nourish Community Foodbank and Trinity Theatre.

Speaking after the event, Jess Gibson said: “It was an incredible night, and one I’ll remember for a long time. My heartfelt congratulations not just to our winners and highly commended businesses, but to everyone who made the shortlist – the standard was exceptionally high, and being a finalist is a testament to all you do. The TN card has shown me what’s possible when we support one another. Being able to celebrate our local businesses, raise money for important charities and enjoy a night that means so much locally is something I’m incredibly proud of. My sincere thanks to our sponsors, judges and the team at Trinity Theatre for making the awards possible.”

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Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2025: Winners and Highly Commended

New Business of the Year: sponsored by GF HR Consulting

Winner: Kidsbury Role Play Villages                                                                                                                                                       Highly Commended: Birchden Vineyards; VR Racer

Food & Drink Business Award: sponsored by Thomson Snell & Passmore

Winner: Wildwood Vineyard
Highly Commended: DoDoMi; La Spiga; Penelope Coffee

Health & Wellbeing Business Award: sponsored by TWPT

Winner: The Children’s Wellness Centre
Highly Commended: OsteoStrong; The Mummy Hub

Hair & Beauty Business Award: sponsored by TW Works

Winner: The P2 Collective
Highly Commended: Inez Beauty Clinic; Revive Hairdressing

Retail Business Award: sponsored by BSR Bespoke

Winner: Groombridge Farm Shop
Highly Commended: Roots; Station Books

Creative Business Award: sponsored by Chilliapple

Winner: Tom Goldsmith Bespoke Joinery
Highly Commended: Mille Fleurs; The Writers’ Studio

Micro Business of the Year: sponsored by TN Recruits

Winner: Nicola Pye Coaching & Consulting
Highly Commended: Caracol Glamping; Majury Merchandising

Small Business of the Year: sponsored by HR Dept

Winner: MINT DJ Services
Highly Commended: Chilliapple; Jump IT Recruitment

Large Business of the Year: sponsored by CooperBurnett Solicitors

Winner: Home Instead – Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks & Edenbridge
Highly Commended: Lonsdale Gate Business Centre

Businessperson of the Year: sponsored by Charles Stanley

Winner: Jon Traquair (Fixio)
Highly Commended: David Johnson (KMJ Property); Harriet Smith (Braeburn Care)

Changemaker Award: sponsored by Sevenoaks District Chamber of Commerce

Winner: Green Team Consulting
Highly Commended: Allkin; Nicola Pye Coaching & Consulting

Member’s Choice Award 2025

Winner: Stampede
Runners-up: Sweet Temptations Cakery; TN1 Bar & Kitchen

Following the success of the Tunbridge Wells awards, attention now turns to the Tonbridge Business Awards, which return to the EM Forster Theatre on 25 June, with entries opening in April.

For more information, visit: tunbridgewellsbusinessawards.uk