Final set of finalists revealed for the 2025 East Staffordshire & South Derbyshire Business Awards
The final set of finalists for the 2025 East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards have been revealed.
Organisers received a record-breaking number of applications this year, with finalists selected from a diverse range of businesses across the region.
Winners will be revealed at the prestigious Gala Awards Evening on 13 November, held at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton-on-Trent. This year’s final set of finalists are:
| Category | Sponsor | Finalists |
| Employer of the Year | Consultiv Utilities | The HEX Group TwoTwenty EGO Technology |
| Medium business of the year | Ironmarket | CTS Wholesale Spotless Cleaning Swarkestone Nursery & Garden Centre |
| Manufacturer of the year | Malone Group | Wright Rubber Acres Engineering Appleby Woodturnings |
| Best use of innovation or technology | JCB | Devtank Bloods and Beyond The Calmness Crew |
| Leisure, Hospitality & Retail | Uttoxeter Racecourse | Merlin Archery Progressive Sports, Derbyshire The Dragon, Willington Chef Lucas Catering Services |
Dave Bryon, host of the awards, said: “We are delighted by the response this year, for an awards ceremony that continues to go from strength to strength.
“The number of entries highlights the creativity, innovation and dedication of businesses in our area. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at the Gala Awards Evening in November.”
The Steering Committee and Judging Panels, consisting of industry experts and community leaders, will conduct site visits with the finalists throughout October to ensure a thorough evaluation ahead of the ceremony.
Dave added: “Each year, it becomes clearer just how much talent and ambition exists across East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire. Every entry tells a story of hard work, resilience, and the drive to succeed in a competitive business landscape.
“Good luck to all of the businesses that have submitted applications!”
The awards feature 10 categories, including innovation, customer service, and overall business performance, and businesses are encouraged to enter multiple categories.