Local Businesses celebrate Havering Council’s Small Business Awards.

‘The Havering Small Business Awards continue to be a highlight for the borough, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among the local business community’-Councillor Ray Morgon.

Havering Council held its annual Small Business Awards on Wednesday night, celebrating the innovation, resilience, and community spirit of local enterprises. The awards, supported by main sponsor Wates and media sponsor Time FM, highlighted the best of Havering’s small business sector.

This year’s event marked a significant change in format, with businesses nominating themselves and the public casting votes to determine the finalists. Over 8,400 votes were received, highlighting the community’s strong support for their local businesses.

The top three businesses in each category attended the event, hosted by Time 107.5 FM’s Mark Dover.

The winners are:

• Best Newcomer (less than a year old – operating since June 2023) , supported by Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry, winner: Jungle Hair and Beauty
• Best Small or Independent Business, sponsored by Oakleafe winner: Wags and Scruffs Dog Services
• Best Beauty or Service Business, sponsored by The Havering Daily, winner: The Hair Lounge
• Best Take Away sponsored by The Havering Daily, winner: Fat Pizza, Elm Park
• Best Hospitality Business, sponsored by Hills Prospect, winner: The Hop Inn
• Best Tradesperson , sponsored by Essex Services Group, winner: Paul Perfect Heating Ltd
• Best Customer Experience, sponsored by Oakleafe, winner: Maa Eyecare
• Best Shopfront, sponsored by K&T Heating, winner: Flower Perfections
• Best Social Enterprise or CIC, sponsored by Jax Sun Services, winner: Thames Chase Community Forest
• New for this year – Best Sustainable Business, sponsored by Havering Works, supported by HM Government, Mayor of London and Levelling Up Funding, winner: Folly London Millinery

The final award of the night, Havering’s Small Business of the Year, was selected from the category winners by the judging panel.

The winner this year was chosen based on their detailed award entry, which described their deep commitment to sustainability, the environment and social responsibility. It was awarded to our Best Sustainable Business Winner, Folly London Millinery.

Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:

“The Havering Small Business Awards continue to be a highlight for the borough, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among the local business community.

“Congratulations to all the winners and nominees who demonstrate the dynamic and vibrant nature of Havering’s small business landscape. You truly represent the very best that Havering has to offer.”

Ripu and Sunny from The Fat Pizza winners of the Best Takeaway sponsored by The Havering Daily.

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