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Business News Wales
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Shortlist Announced for Carmarthenshire Business Awards
The shortlist for the Carmarthenshire Business Awards 2025 has been announced. Following the success of last year's awards, organised by Grapevine Event Management, Castell Howell returns as the headline sponsor. The awards aim to celebrate excellence and innovation across a range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, tourism and hospitality and more. Organisers say there was an 'impressive range' of entries received and after careful consideration from the judges, the shortlist has been revealed. Martin Jones, Director, Castell Howell, said: 'The quantity and quality of entries for these awards truly highlights the talent, innovation and resilience within Carmarthenshire's business community. As a company that is both born and bred in the area and one of its largest employers, Castell Howell is proud to be Headline Sponsor. We look forward to a fantastic evening in July.' Liz Brookes, Founder of the Awards and Director of Grapevine Event Management, said: 'We're thrilled to bring the Carmarthenshire Business Awards back for a second year following the incredible success of our inaugural event. Carmarthenshire is home to a strong vibrant business community, and the exceptional quality of this year's entries truly reflects that. We're now looking forward to starting the judging interviews and celebrating the outstanding achievements of local businesses at the awards ceremony this July.' Rupert Moon, Chair of Judges, said: 'This year's event is going to be the best yet, with even more entries than last year. It's fantastic to see the great effort that has been made and to shine a spotlight on Carmarthenshire businesses.' With 14 awards up for the taking, all the finalists have been invited to a panel interview. The panel is made up of sponsors and a selection of local business experts including Rupert Moon, Strategy Director for the RNF Property Group, Angharad Lloyd Beynon, Policy Stakeholder and Partnerships Manager at City & Guilds Group, Ken Duxberry, Managing Director of Coracle Coaches, and Councillor Hazel Evans, Carmarthenshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Culture, Leisure and Tourism. The winners of the awards will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on the 11th July at Parc y Scarlets, where guests will enjoy a night of celebration, entertainment and networking. The finalists for Carmarthenshire Business Awards 2025 are: Creative & Digital Business of the Year Stori Cymru DesignYO! Creative Pinc Sheet Media Providence Web Services Employer of the Year Diamond Alloys Wales Gwendraeth Valley Carpets LBS Builders Merchants Entrepreneur of the Year Lean Kitchen The Halfway Pub & Dining Fitter Body Ladies Llanelli Albert Rees Ltd Financial & Professional Service Business of the Year Affinity Financial Neuroble Mercury Accounting & Financial Services Ltd Augustus Payroll Services Green Business of the Year Gavin Griffiths Recycling The Arb Team Thermal Earth Ltd Blue Marble Refill Innovation & Technology Business of the Year Gavin Griffiths Recycling Wessex Brewery TA Evan-Evans Telemat International Business of the Year Dunbia Cross Hands Wessex Brewery TA Evan-Evans Tinopolis Manufacturing Business of the Year Lean Kitchen Dunbia Cross Hands Rook Stores Ltd. Dyfed Steel Retail Business of the Year Albert Rees Ltd Burns Retail & Hospitality Ltd. Quicksilver Jewellery Rook Stores Ltd. Rural Business of the Year Erwain Escapes The Arb Team Smallholding Secrets SME of the Year DPA Law The Means Ltd. Evans Banks Planning Willow Daycare Ltd. Start Up Business of the Year Tetrim Teas Tiny Tots Town Donuts & Dragons Saint Hugo Bakery Third Sector Organisation of the Year Care and Repair Carmarthenshire Cegin Hedyn Sero Community Environment Centre Myddfai Trading Company Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year Burns Retail & Hospitality Ltd. Llansteffan Castle Great Welsh Escapes Y Sied Cafes and Cookery School Young Business Person of the Year 007 Diggers Ltd. Chickwood Poultry The Secret PlantHouse The awards are being supported and sponsored by Castell Howell, Azets, Dunbia, JCP Solicitors, JG HR Solutions, DPA Law, Stori Cymru and Stills. Business News Wales is also supporting the Carmarthenshire Business Awards as its media partner. Tickets are now on sale for the Carmarthenshire Business Awards here.
Business News Wales
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Deadline Extented for the Carmarthenshire Business Awards
Entries deadline have been extended until May 9 2025 for the Carmarthenshire Business Awards. This year sees a full-circle moment as Stori Cymru, a previous award winner, joins the event as a sponsor after experiencing first-hand the significant benefits that come with winning. Founded by James Owen, Stori Cymru has gone from strength to strength since taking home the Creative and Digital Business of the Year title as last year's awards. The Llanelli-based video production company continues to work with major clients including Admiral Group Plc, Urdd Gobaith Cymru and British Airways. Now, James and his team are giving back by supporting the very awards that helped boost their journey. Their aim is to encourage other local businesses to take the leap and enter, regardless of size or sector. James Owen, Founder and Creative Director of Stori Cymru, said: 'I am thrilled to be able to sponsor a category at this year's Carmarthenshire Business Awards. As someone who's been a business owner for nearly six years, I know what it takes to start a business. Hard work, commitment and passion. It's a real honour to recognise those within my community who have stood out from the rest to start their business. I would encourage all Carmarthenshire businesses to enter these business awards. ' The Carmarthenshire Business Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and resilience in the region's business community. Organised by Grapevine Event Management, the black-tie awards ceremony will take place on Friday 11th July 2025 at Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli. The Chair of Judges, Rupert Moon, said: 'It is fantastic to see the Carmarthenshire Business Awards back for a second year, the awards acknowledge the resilience and determination of businesses across the region. I look forward to hearing from these businesses and meeting them at the judging.' The awards are open to businesses of all sizes based in Carmarthenshire – whether applying directly or being nominated. Entering is free, and businesses can apply for up to two of the following 14 categories: • Creative and Digital Business of the Year • Employer of the Year • Entrepreneur of the Year • Financial and Professional Service Business of the Year • Green Business of the Year • Innovation & Technology Business of the Year • Manufacturing Business of the Year • Retail Business of the Year • Rural Business of the Year • SME of the Year • Start-Up Business of the Year • Third Sector Organisation of the Year • Tourism and Hospitality Business of the Year • Young Business Person of the Year Entries can be submitted via the official website: This year's awards are supported by businesses including Castell Howell, Dunbia, JCP Solicitors, JGHR Solutions, Azets, Business News Wales, Stills, and now, Stori Cymru. There are still sponsorship opportunities available. For more information about the awards contact: CARMS@
