Winners Q&A- Olga Bartlett
Winners Q&A- White Gecko Craft Lounge
The third Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards is live!

2024

Creative Business of the Year
  • This award recognises those businesses in the Vale of Glamorgan that are operating in the highly important creative sector.
  • The judges are looking for creative companies that have achieved growth and strong financial performance through innovation, exceptional customer experience and are focused on future business success.
Digital Business of the Year
  • This award recognises the outstanding digital enterprises in The Vale, highlighting their exceptional contributions to the dynamic digital sector.
  • The judges want to see the digital companies that have not only achieved remarkable growth and financial success but also that demonstrate a commitment to innovation, exceptional customer engagement and a clear strategic vision for sustained future prosperity.
Entrepreneur of the Year
  • This award will recognise those individuals who have shown the desire to succeed with their own ideas and have had the ambition to turn those ideas into a successful business.
  • The judges will be looking for an outstanding individual who can best demonstrate exceptional vision and leadership and personality in the development of their own business.
Financial and Professional Service Business of the Year
  • This award is open to any business operating in the financial and professional services sector.
  • The judges are looking for companies that have achieved growth and strong financial performance through innovation, exceptional customer experience and are focused on future business success.
Green Business of the Year
  • This award recognises those businesses for whom sustainability is at the core of their activities or whose products, processes or practices have resulted in significant environmental improvement.
  • The judges are looking for businesses that have developed an environmental product, process or service or have built sustainability into the strategic operations of the business, either of which has resulted directly in increased profitability.
Growth Business of the Year
  • This award is open to all businesses who have shown significant business growth and development.
  • The Judges are looking for evidence of profitable growth and commercial success of the business and a clear growth strategy.
Retail Business of the Year
  • This award is open to any retail business within the Vale of Glamorgan.
  • The judges will be looking for businesses that demonstrate retail excellence. Businesses will have achieved growth and strong financial performance through innovation, exceptional customer experience and are focused on future business success.
Start-Up Business of the Year
  • The start-up award aims to celebrate and support the Vale of Glamorgan’s newest businesses. Entrants to this award must be independent and have been trading for up-to a maximum period of three years on 4th October 2024.
  • The judges will be looking for real passion, a strong plan, an innovative product or service and exceptional forecasts for further growth.
Technology & Innovation Business of the Year
  • Recognises the success of companies that have created and developed innovative products or processes that have improved the performance of the organisation or led to significant job creation.
  • The judges will be looking for a technology-based firm with a clear commitment to research and development, innovation and future growth potential. Applicants need to describe the technology and how it has benefited the company and/or customers.
Tourism & Leisure Business of the Year
  • This award is open to any business based in the tourism and leisure sector in the Vale of Glamorgan.
  • The judges will be looking for businesses that demonstrate exceptional commitment to provide an outstanding experience for visitors, tourists and business travellers.
Third Sector Business of the Year
  • Calling all charities, not-for-profit organisations, campaigners and volunteer groups - here is your chance to showcase your work and achievements.
  • The judges want to hear from large and small charities, hospices, third sector organisations and non-profits that are helping those in need, bringing about real social change or raising awareness and campaigning on key issues.

Shortlist

Creative Business of the Year
  • Crafted Arts
  • Dimensional Art
  • Shutter Hire
  • White Gecko Craft Lounge
Digital Business of the Year
  • AI Automations Agency Wales
  • TMPR
  • Wales Interactive
Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Gemma Robertson – Crafted Arts
  • Tammi Owen - CUBE
  • Olga Bartlett – O.Bartlett Strength Therapy
  • Soraya McDonnell – Soraya’s Cocktails and Desserts
Financial & Professional Service Business of the Year
  • Cadre
  • TMPR
  • Tramshed Tech
Green Business of the Year
  • Fonmon Castle
  • Môr Cleaning
  • RDR Woodchip
Growth Business of the Year
  • Môr Cleaning
  • O.Bartlett Strength Therapy
  • The Original Welsh Candle Co.
Retail Business of the Year
  • Beloved Boutique
  • Dimensional Art
  • Farmers Pantry
  • No39 of Cowbridge
  • Noble Grape
Start-Up Business of the Year
  • Dog Adventure Land
  • The Construction Hub Academy Wales
  • Vale Jewellery Workshops
Technology & Innovation Business of the Year
  • TherapyWorks
  • Tramshed Tech
  • Wales Interactive
Third Sector Organisation of the Year
  • Bro Radio
  • CUBE
  • Motion Control Dance
  • South Wales Aviation Museum
Tourism and Leisure Business of the Year
  • Fonmon Castle
  • Hensol Castle Distillery
  • Heritage Tourism and Events
  • True Aim Activities

Winners

Creative Business of the Year
  • White Gecko Craft Lounge 
Digital Business of the Year
  • Wales Interactive
Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Olga Bartlett - O.Bartlett Strength Therapy
Financial & Professional Service Business of the Year
  • Cadre
Green Business of the Year
  • Fonmon Castle
Growth Business of the Year
  • Môr Cleaning
Retail Business of the Year
  • Farmers Pantry
Start-Up Business of the Year
  • The Construction Hub Academy Wales
Technology & Innovation Business of the Year
  • Tramshed Tech
Third Sector Organisation of the Year
  • Bro Radio
Tourism & Leisure Business of the Year
  • Hensol Castle Distillery
Highly Commended
  • Creative Business Of the Year - Dimensional Art
  • Tourism & Leisure Business of the Year - True Aim Activities
  • Growth Business of the Year - The Original Welsh Candle Co

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