2024

Shortlist is live for inaugural Carmarthenshire Business Awards

Final Call for Nominations

Carmarthenshire Business Awards are live!

Award Categories
Shortlist
Winners

Creative and Digital Business of the Year

This award recognises those businesses in Carmarthenshire that are operating in the highly important creative and digital sectors.
The judges are looking for creative companies and digital enterprises that have achieved growth and strong financial performance through innovation, exceptional customer experience and are focused on future business success.

Employer of the Year

This award will recognise those businesses in Carmarthenshire that continuously invest in their employees for sustainable growth and development.
The judges are looking for evidence of staff development, retention and recruitment; career development and training for employees; commitment to diversity; and the embedding of a learning culture.

Entrepreneur of the Year

This award will recognise those individuals who have shown the desire to succeed with their own ideas and have had the ambition to turn those ideas into a successful business.
The judges will be looking for an outstanding individual who can best demonstrate exceptional vision and leadership and personality in the development of their own business.

Financial and Professional Service Business of the Year

This award is open to any business operating in the financial and professional services sector.
The judges are looking for companies that have achieved growth and strong financial performance through innovation, exceptional customer experience and are focused on future business success.

Green Business of the Year

This award recognises those businesses for whom sustainability is at the core of their activities or whose products, processes or practices have resulted in significant environmental improvement.
The judges are looking for businesses that have developed an environmental product, process or service or have built sustainability into the strategic operations of the business, either of which has resulted directly in increased profitability.

Innovation & Technology Business of the Year

This award recognises the success of companies that have created and developed innovative products or processes that have improved the performance of the organisation or led to significant job creation.
The judges will be looking for a technology-based firm with a clear commitment to research and development, innovation and future growth potential. Applicants need to describe the technology and how it has benefited the company and/or customers.

Manufacturing Business of the Year

This award is open to any Carmarthenshire based company in the manufacturing and engineering sector.
The judges are looking for businesses that are using cutting edge manufacturing techniques to create new high-quality products.

Retail Business of the Year

This award is open to any Carmarthenshire based retail business either online or physical retail.
The judges will be looking for businesses that demonstrate retail excellence. Businesses will have achieved growth and strong financial performance through innovation, exceptional customer experience and are focused on future business success.

Rural Business of the Year

This award aims to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses operating within rural communities. Businesses eligible for this category include those contributing significantly to the economic growth and development of rural areas in Carmarthenshire. Entrants should showcase their unique strategies for overcoming challenges specific to rural environments, such as limited infrastructure or access to resources.
The judges will be looking for businesses that actively engage with and support their local communities, fostering social cohesion and cultural preservation. Overall, entrants should illustrate how their rural enterprise embodies excellence, driving positive change and prosperity within the rural landscape of Carmarthenshire.

SME of the Year

This award is open to all organisations with less than 250 staff and a turnover less than €50million
The judges are looking for those SMEs demonstrating significant growth or expansion, innovation in products, services or processes, exceptional customer engagement, effective leadership and management and strong financial results.

Start-Up Business of the Year

The start-up award aims to celebrate and support Carmarthenshire’s newest businesses. Entrants to this award must be independent and have been trading for up-to a maximum period of three years on 12th July 2024.
The judges will be looking for real passion, a strong plan, an innovative product or service and exceptional forecasts for further growth.

Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year

This award is open to any business based in the tourism and hospitality sector in Carmarthenshire.
The judges will be looking for businesses that demonstrate exceptional commitment to provide an outstanding experience for visitors, tourists and business travellers.

Third Sector Organisation of the Year

Calling all charities, not-for-profit organisations, campaigners and volunteer groups - here is your chance to showcase your work and achievements.
The judges want to hear from large and small charities, hospices, third sector organisations and non-profits that are helping those in need, bringing about real social change or raising awareness and campaigning on key issues.

Young Business Person of the Year

This award is made to individuals under the age of 30 on 12th July 2024 who are involved in business. These include young entrepreneurs that are building their own venture or those employees who have had an outstanding impact in contributing to the successes of a larger organisation.
The judges are looking for individuals who demonstrate ambition, energy, skill and vision, as well as tangible business success. Applicants should have raised the profile of their organisation, developed and implemented plans that have achieved growth, and who have exceeded customer expectations.

Shortlist

Creative and Digital Business of the Year

Curious
Libera Digital
Stori Cymru

Employer of the Year

Wynne & Co
Landsker Business Solutions
Rees Richards & Partners

Entrepreneur of the Year

Matthew Rees - Albert Rees
Claire Marshall-Jones - ATStudio47
Rhys Jones - Hair Studio 71
Paul Morgan - Morgan Construction Wales

Financial & Professional Service Business of the Year

Affinity Financial
Landsker Business Solutions
Mercury Accounting & Financial Services
Rees Richards & Partners
Wynne & Co

Green Business of the Year

Gavin Griffiths Group
Morgan & Morgan
NappiCycle

Innovation & Technology Business of the Year

Morgan & Morgan
NappiCycle
Siarp

Manufacturing Business of the Year

Barr & Co Jewellery
Gavin Griffiths Group
Natural Environmental

Retail Business of the Year

Albert Rees
Barr & Co Jewellery
Jackie James
Quicksilver Jewellery

Rural Business of the Year

Dewi Roberts Family Butchers
Pasture Perfect
Pond View Lodges
Smallholding Secrets

SME of the Year

All Trade Supplies
Natural Environmental
Sgiliau Play Centre

Start-Up Business of the Year

Cegin Diod
Datrys Business Solutions
Go Ahead Traffic Management
Inn at the Sticks
Tidy Tea

Third Sector Organisation of the Year

Blueprint
Myddfai Trading Company
SKI4ALL Wales

Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year

Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel
British Bird of Prey Centre
Erwain Escapes
Great Welsh Escapes
Mansion House Llansteffan

Young Business Person of the Year

James Dovey - Blueprint
Cain Price-Nippard - Diod
Ioan Dillon - Lean Kitchen

Winners