THIRTY THREE of the biggest and best companies and business people have made the shortlist for this year’s Lewes District Business Awards.
The event is now in its fifth year.
The winners will be announced at the Amex Stadium, Falmer, on Thursday July 19 in a ceremony presented by comedian Simon Evans.
Companies appearing twice in the shortlist include Depot, Alistair Fleming Design, Lewes Football Club and SO Sussex.
Councillor Andy Smith, leader of Lewes District Council, 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, said: “We 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 in Bishopstone, near Seaford, has been shortlisted.
He 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, said: “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.”
Finalists:
Best Customer Service
Cleankill Pest Control
Plants4Presents
Richard Soan Roofing Services
Best Green Business
Depot
King’s Academy Ringmer
Tiny Box Company
Food and Drink Destination of The Year
Downsview Dairy Produce Ltd
Foodhaven
Best Independent Retailer
Alexis Dove Jewellery
Alistair Fleming Design
Bake Out
Business in the Community
Lewes Football Club
The Runaway
So Sussex
Employer of the Year
Fundraising Auctions
Lewes Football Club
Seahaven FM
Professional Services Award
Alistair Fleming Design
Mayo Wynne Baxter
Oakley Property
Tourist Destination of the Year
Branching Out Adventures
Depot
Driftwood Garden
Lewes Light Community Interest Company
Businessperson of the Year
Carmen Slijpen, Lewes Community Screen
Richard Light, Fundraising Auctions
Victoria Young, Front Room
Small Business of the Year
The Beauty Rooms
Front Room
So Sussex
Company of the Year
Industrial Construction Sussex
Tomsetts Distribution
Wilson Wilson and Hancock Opticians.
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