Bradford's Clavis & Claustra named finalist in Small Awards 2025
A Bradford business has been named a finalist in a national awards ceremony.
Clavis & Claustra has been shortlisted for the Bricks & Clicks Award (for a multi-channel business) at this year's Small Awards.
The awards, now in their ninth year, are a nationwide search for the UK's "greatest small firms," across all sectors.
Clavis & Claustra was founded by Cat Crossley to create "apparel, stationery, and gifts for rebels and troublemakers."
The brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain, said: "The awards are a great opportunity to recognise the success and contributions of so many small businesses – Clavis & Claustra is extremely deserving of being a finalist, and we look forward to celebrating together in May."
Cat Crossley, founder of Clavis & Claustra, said: "It's such an honour to be shortlisted for this national award, not only in our 10th year in business, but also in the year of Bradford UK City of Culture."
Judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners of all categories - including the overall winner of the Small Business of the Year award - will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on May 22, 2025.
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