The highly anticipated 2024 Doncaster Business Awards shortlist has just been revealed, showcasing the finest talent and achievements across 16 dynamic categories.
This prestigious event, now in its 26th year, is a hallmark of the local business community, recognising contributions from start-ups, SMEs, and large enterprises alike. Organised by the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, the gala will be held on Thursday, 12th December, celebrating innovation, success, and collaboration.
An evening to honour Doncaster’s brightest
This annual black-tie event stands as a beacon of recognition for Doncaster’s business community. Not only does it highlight the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region, but it also serves as a night of glamour and celebration for the city’s entrepreneurs, employers, and teams.
The awards cover a broad spectrum of categories, ranging from best new businesses and innovative startups to those leading the way in customer service, innovation, and green business practices. With each finalist carefully selected through a meticulous judging process, only the most deserving have earned their spot on the shortlist.
The judging process and finalist categories
This year’s nominees were selected through a highly competitive and rigorous process. Judging involved the evaluation of written entries from a diverse group of contenders, followed by interviews where finalists will have the chance to impress even further.
The categories celebrate not just business success, but also partnership excellence, apprentice achievements, and social responsibility. From small local businesses to Doncaster’s largest employers, these awards are designed to capture the full breadth of the city’s business landscape.
The finalists: Who’s in the running?
Here’s a look at the nominees across the various categories for the 2024 Doncaster Business Awards.
Self-employed person of the year
- Footballerz
- Master Your Performance
- Million Goals
- Quinlan Couture Bridal
- Willow & Semp HR Consultancy
Micro business of the year
- Berjen LTD
- D&K Accounting
- Death by Fudge
- Jiggle Staffing
- Southwell-Kelly Recruitment Services
- Virtual Reality Machine Training
Small business of the year
- Automated Analytics
- BST Detectable Products
- Clean N Bright
- Dolphin ICT
- Premier Partnership
- Fiximer Ltd
Medium business of the year
- Doncaster Racecourse
- Holiday Inn Doncaster (A1)
- Home Instead
- Partners in Costs
- Urban Burgers Group Ltd
- Virtue Health Services
Large business of the year
- Exceed Learning Partnership
- Highfield Group
- Keepmoat
- Polypipe Building Products
- Unipart Rail
Apprentice of the year
- Certex – Liam Thorton
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) – Luke Staton
- Keepmoat – Katherine Lyon
- Kingswood – Bailey Wolstenholme
- St Leger Homes – Ethan Hall
- Yorkshire Adoption Agency – Megan Bratton
Celebrating business achievements across Doncaster
Each year, these awards provide an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary work being done across Doncaster. Whether it’s for exemplary customer service, ground-breaking campaigns, or partnerships driving local impact, every finalist has contributed in some way to shaping the future of the local economy.
Campaign of the year
- Godiva Hair Loss & Wig Specialists
- Mind Wellbeing CIC
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)
- The Sleep Charity
- TwentyFour IT Services
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Charity of the year
- Active Lives Active Communities
- Changing Lives
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH)
- Doncaster Housing for Young People
- Flourish Enterprises
- Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care
Customer service of the year
- Berjen LTD
- BST Detectable Products
- Connectus Business Solutions
- Fireplace Studio
- RSPCA Doncaster (Rotherham and District Branch)
- TwentyFour IT Services
Education provider of the year
- DN Colleges Group
- Doncaster UTC
- Exceed Learning Partnership
- Harrison College
- Hill House School
- Trinity Academy
Partnership and innovation: Key drivers of business success
Collaborative partnerships and forward-thinking innovations are cornerstones of business growth and community development. The Doncaster Business Awards seek to honour these key contributors with dedicated categories aimed at recognising standout achievements.
Employer of the year
- Dolphin ICT
- First Bus
- Juratek LTD
- St Leger Homes
- Switalskis Solicitors
- Yorkshire Adoption Agency
Green business of the year
- Acacia Creative Studio
- A W Aluminium LTD
- Enviro Electronics
- Euro Pool System
- Highfield Group
- Highland Carbon
Innovator of the year
- Ambispace LTD
- Automated Analytics
- BST Detectable Products
- Godiva Hair & Wig Specialist
- Jellybean Consultancy
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDASH)
The event
The 2024 Doncaster Business Awards will culminate in a grand celebration on December 12th, where winners will be announced, and trophies will be awarded. Jade Dyer, Chief Operating Officer at Doncaster Chamber, expressed her admiration for this year’s finalists, stating:
“The competition was incredibly fierce across all categories, reflecting the tremendous talent and dedication of our business community here in Doncaster. I cannot wait to join the finalists to celebrate their accomplishments.”
She also took a moment to acknowledge the event sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible. There are still opportunities for businesses to support the event through sponsorship, with a few categories remaining open.
Local impact of the year
- DN Colleges Group
- Eco-Power Group
- Enviro Electronics
- First Bus
- Stride Yorkshire
- Today Publications
New business of the year
- Chef’s Counter
- Discover Financial
- Highfield Coffee Social
- Master Your Performance
- Southwell-Kelly Recruitment Services
- Stride Yorkshire
Partnership of the year
- Active Fusion
- Cast
- Club Doncaster Foundation
- Hybrid Air Vehicles
- St Leger Homes
- TwentyFour IT Services
Get involved: Tickets and sponsorship opportunities
For those looking to attend this remarkable event, tickets are available for purchase online. It’s an opportunity to witness the best of Doncaster’s business community being celebrated, while also enjoying an evening of networking, live entertainment, and fine dining.
The Doncaster Business Awards continues to grow each year, solidifying its place as one of the most anticipated events in the region’s business calendar. With a diverse range of finalists and categories, this year’s event is set to be a true celebration of Doncaster’s business community.
