The winners of the inaugural Tandridge Business Awards have been announced at a glittering award ceremony at Lingfield Park Resort.
Launched in May 2024, the awards attracted over 120 entries showcasing the districtโs businesses.ย The winners were drawn from an impressive array of high calibre entries with finalists announced in September.
The ceremony was compered by Sir Richard Stilgoe, founder of the Orpheus Centre in Godstone, a charity and college where young disabled people use the arts to prepare for independent living.
Business Surrey sponsored the event, along with a host of local organisations, including Ann Summers, East Surrey College, LoveOxted and Surrey Chambers of Commerce.
A spokesman for Tandridge District Council said: “Our first Tandridge Business Awards received an incredible response, with over 120 applications showcasing the best of our districtโs businesses.
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“Well done to everyone who entered. The quality of applications was exceptionally high and our independent judges had a difficult task to select the winners.”
High Street Business of the Year
Business Surrey was proud to sponsor the High Street Business of the Year Award.
With Tandridge home to a several thriving towns and villages – such as Oxted, Caterham and Godstone – there were some strong entries to judge.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) joined the Business Surrey team in judging the award.
The three shortlisted businesses were:
The winner was The Lost Sheep, an independent gift and tea shop in Caterham.
Writing on her website, owner Sally said: “For many years I have wanted to open a tea shop and gift shop which serves the local community. When we finally opened the shop in November 2019 it was the start of a dream being fulfilled. I wouldn’t have made it this far without the support from my family and friends.”
Winners of the Tandridge Business Awards
The other winners of the 2024 Tandridge Business Awards are:
- Colour House interiorsย – Small Business of the Year Award (less than 10 Employees)
- The Orpheus Centreย – Business of the Year Award (more than 10 Employees)
- Morr and Coย – Employer of the Year
- KD Jones Heating Engineers Ltdย – Rising Star of the Year
- Godstone Farm Ltdย – Customer Service Award
- Paradigm 24 Ltdย – Sustainability Award
- Accessifyย – Community Service Provider Award
- The King and Queen– Hospitality Award
For a full list of shortlisted businesses visit the Tandridge Business Awards web page.