Special recap: OxLEP Business celebrates the success of Oxfordshire’s brilliant SME community

Pictured: Members of the OxLEP Business team.

Last week (3 October) saw OxLEP Business and its SME community come together at the University of Oxford’s Examination Schools on the city’s High Street for a special celebratory event highlighting the outstanding success of Oxfordshire business.

The OxLEP Business Marketplace and Celebration event brought together dozens of business leaders entrepreneurs and likeminded individuals for a special meeting. It was an opportunity for organisations to network as well as showcase their products and services – many of which have been further advanced thanks to support delivered by OxLEP Business.

The event was rounded-off with a special awards ceremonycelebrating the success and achievement of businesses who have been supported by OxLEP Business since April 2022 through to the present day.

Following a heavily-subscribed nominations process a total of eight businesses were recognised for their outstanding work and contributions across several respective areas – from social responsibility through to export potential.

Here is a full list of winnersalongside details of the categories’ sponsors:

Socially Responsible Business of the Year Sponsored by: The Sky Wave Distilling Co. Winner: Send it to Alex

Employer of the Year Sponsored by: The Motivation Agency Winner: 923 Jobs

Growth Business of the Year Sponsored by: Howden Winner: Beyond Carbon Associates

Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year Sponsored by: ALP Synergy Winner: BioBright Ltd

Innovator of the Year Sponsored by: P3MO Winner: After Cloud

Business Leader of the Year Sponsored by: Institute of Directors Winner: Active Leaders Ltd (Penny Snowden)

Start-up of the Year Sponsored by: Cypher Winner: Velocity Cycle Couriers

Export Potential of the Year Sponsored by: Stephen Spencer + Associates Winner: Legacy. – Sustainable Event Management

Whether you are just starting out growing or looking to diversify your companyOxLEP Business remains on-hand to offer its support.

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