We’re excited to reveal the finalists for the 2025 TBE Awards, sponsored by Thrings, ahead of next month’s ceremony in Swindon.
Celebrating excellence across the region’s business community, this year’s shortlist highlights standout achievements in innovation, leadership and growth.
Following a record number of entries, our experienced and diligent judging panel meticulously reviewed each application before agreeing on a shortlist of four finalists for each of the 14 categories.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, taking place at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre on Thursday 6th November. Tickets are available to purchase here.
Here is the full list of finalists for each category:

Best Creative Campaign finalists:
Best Start-up finalists:
Best User Experience finalists:
Charity/ Not For Profit of the Year finalists:
Mentoring Plus & Off the Record
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance
Dream Team Award finalists:
Flying the Flag for the South West finalists:
Going for Growth Award finalists:
Southby & Co Financial Planning
Going the Extra Mile finalists:
Innovation Award finalists:
Leader of the Year finalists:
Catherine Smith, BLB Solicitors
Hannah Chree, Bath Racecourse
Henry West, Truespeed
Lucy Collins, Web Usability
Positive Business finalists:
Rising Star Award finalists:
Dean Wade, Salocin Group
Emily Jones, Joint Operations
Lauren Blanchard, Canned Wine
Yasemin Kisioglu, Salocin Group
Sustainable Business of the Year finalists:
National Self Build & Renovation Centre












