33 of Lewes District’s biggest and best companies and business people have made the shortlist of 11 awards for this year’s Lewes District Business Awards.
Now in its fifth year, the winners will be announced at the Amex Stadium on Thursday 19th July, presented by comedian Simon Evans.
Companies appearing twice in the shortlist include Depot, Alistair Fleming Design, Lewes Football Club and SO Sussex.
Commenting on this year’s shortlist, Cllr Andy Smith said: “The quality of entries for this year’s awards was unparalleled and I’m extremely proud that so many outstanding businesses reside in Lewes District.
“We had a fantastic number of entries from small companies to big businesses which made the judging process as challenging as ever. However, in the end, the judging panel were in agreement and we’re looking forward to announcing the winners at the award ceremony.”
Andrew Tucknott, New Business Development Manager at Tomsetts Distribution Ltd commented:"Tomsetts Distribution are delighted to have been shortlisted for Company of the Year, which is a great achievement for our family logistics company. We would like to thank our dedicated workforce for their energy, commitment and continued high standards of customer service which has contributed to our success over the last 40 plus years."
Geoff Stonebanks, Founder of Driftwood Garden East Sussex said: "How utterly amazing and totally rewarding to have my own private garden shortlisted for these awards alongside other great local venues! It has become a serious tourist trap for people from all over the globe after winning awards and receiving much hype on TripAdvisor."
Michael Kianfar, Managing Director of Foodhaven commented: "The Bake Out team is delighted to be shortlisted for the Best Independent Retailer. I know for sure that for many retailers it’s all about keeping customers happy and when there is great feedback for our effort it makes our day. Thank you from all of the Bake Out team to all involved in the awards and our lovely Lewes community."
The awards are organised by Lewes District Council and sponsored by Allied Irish Bank, Cheesmur Building Contractors, Veolia, Wave Leisure Trust, LEAP, Uniglobe Preferred Travel, Basepoint, RSE Group and Whitespace with Platinum Business Magazine and Viva Lewes as media partners. The awards are supported by Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Chambers of Commerce.
An ideal opportunity to network with the who’s who of Lewes District, the award ceremony will be attended by 300 local businesses people on Thursday 19th July at the Amex Stadium with a sparkling drinks reception followed by a three-course dinner.
Tickets cost £68 (+vat) and can be purchased online - www.lewesdistrictbusinessawards.co.uk.
For more information, please contact the award co-ordinators on lewes@platinumpublishing.co.uk.
LDBA FINALISTS 2018
Best Customer Service - Sponsored by Basepoint
Cleankill Pest Control
Plants4Presents
Richard Soan Roofing Services
Best Green Business - Sponsored by Veolia
Depot
King's Academy Ringmer
Tiny Box Company
Food & Drink Destination of The Year - Sponsored by Whitespace
Downsview Dairy Produce Ltd
Foodhaven
Best Independent Retailer - Sponsored by Platinum Business Magazine
Alexis Dove Jewellery
Alistair Fleming Design
Bake Out
Business in the Community - Sponsored by Wave Leisure Trust
Lewes Football Club
The Runaway
SO SUSSEX
Employer of the Year - Sponsored by RSE Group
Fundraising Auctions
Lewes Football Club
Seahaven FM
Professional Services Award - Sponsored by Allied Irish Bank
Alistair Fleming Design
Mayo Wynne Baxter
Oakley Property
Tourist Destination of the Year - Sponsored by Uniglobe Travel
Branching Out Adventures
Depot
Driftwood Garden East Sussex
Lewes Light Community Interest Company
Businessperson of the Year - Sponsored by Viva Lewes
Carmen Slijpen, Lewes Community Screen
Richard Light, Fundraising Auctions
Victoria Young, Front Room
Small Business of the Year - Sponsored by Allied Irish Bank
The Beauty Rooms
Front Room
SO SUSSEX
Company of the Year - Sponsored by Cheesmur Building Contractors
Industrial Construction Sussex Ltd
Tomsetts Distribution Ltd
Wilson Wilson & Hancock Opticians
