This year’s awards shortlist shines a light on Merton’s vibrant and diverse business community.
The judging panel, made up of representatives from local businesses, received a fantastic number of applications. Members of the public were also invited to join the judging process by voting for their favourite local business that is offering outstanding customer service.
Congratulations to the 2023 finalists!
Sustainable Impact Award
GreenLight
Kindred
Our Lady of Greens
Single Swan
Whitespace Group
WhoSki.com
Team of the Year
BMS Transport
Done & Dusted
Gem & Co Financial Services
Polka Theatre
Stronger Fitness and Martial Arts
Therapy4kids
Contribution to the Community
Coty UKI
Domestic & General
Ecklee Supermaket & Grill
Girls into Coding
Wimbledon School of English
Best New Business
Bombay Delight
CASA Creative Studios
RH Studios
The Family Treatment Service
The Golf Groove
VF Fishmongers
Best Independent Business
BMS Transport
Deskpro
Fitness Space Wimbledon
Kerryanns Hairdressers
Rebecca Cresta Photography
Velvet Beauty Bar
Wimbledon School of English
Digital Excellence Award
Art Division Ltd
Home Instead
Studioivyone
Charity of the Year
Alzheimer’s Society Merton
Book Clubs in Schools
Deen City Farm
Dons Local Action Group
Sustainable Merton
Wimbledon Guild of Social Welfare
Employer of the Year
Better (GLL)
Domestic & General
Howell-Jones
Theo Paphitis Retail Group
Business Innovation Award
Bobbin Productions
Cuppa’ Chaii
Deskpro
Our Lady of Greens
Zone Creations
Hospitality Business of the Year
Giggling Squid
Hemingways
Metronome Coffee House
Wafflemeister Wimbledon
Best in the Creative Sector
Bobbin Productions
Mitcham Town Community Trust
Norman Plastow Gallery
Polka Theatre
Rebecca Cresta Photography
Single Swan
Studioivyone
Top Woman in Business
Clare Jefferies – Home Instead
Jane Dancaster – Wimbledon School of English
Amy Gasson – Mint Wellbeing
Gina Conway – Gina Conway Salon and Spa
Kerry Davies – Kerryanns
Michelle Jordan – Therapy4kids
Best in the Property Sector
Holden Ford
Howell-Jones
Lewis&Co
Russell Hewes Limited
Sport and Fitness Business of the Year
Better (GLL)
Fitness Space Wimbledon
Sean Mcinnes Sports Coaching
Stronger Fitness and Martial Arts
WhoSki.com
Best Customer Service Award
BMS Transport
Fitness Space Wimbledon
Hale Hair Boutique
Metronome Coffee House
Ry Group
Wimbledon Babysitting Agency
XO Chocolate
CEO of Merton Chamber of Commerce, Diana Sterck, said: “We were thrilled that so many local businesses applied for this year’s awards. The judges were blown away by the stories of resilience, innovation and excellence that they read, and it was harder than ever to whittle down a shortlist. Every Merton business should feel exceptionally proud of their journey over the past couple of years and we are looking forward to celebrating at the award ceremony in October.”
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday 5 October.