We’re proud to Sponsor Business of the Year at the 2025 Uttlesford Business Awards!

Backing Essex Business, a leading business support programme in the county, is delighted to be sponsoring the Business of the Year award at the 2025 Uttlesford Business Awards.

The awards, taking place on 27 February 2025, will be bringing together Uttlesford’s most dynamic companies and innovative entrepreneurs, highlighting the best in business across the district and celebrating their contribution to a thriving local economy.

As a business support provider in the county of Essex and having worked with a wide range of businesses in the Uttlesford district, Backing Essex Business offers tailored business support and advice, with their expert team providing support on topics from finance, sales and strategy, to marketing, operations and more. The opportunity to sponsor the Business of the Year category reflects Backing Essex Business’ commitment to recognising and celebrating excellence, resilience, and innovation within the local business community.

““We are delighted to sponsor the Business of the Year category at the 2025 Uttlesford Business Awards. This category represents the ‘best of the best’ – celebrating a local business that is really paving the way, and inspiring others in the community. At Backing Essex Business, our mission is to support local enterprises on their journey to success, and we are proud to be part of this incredible event that celebrates them.””

— Andy Turner, Director of Services for Backing Essex Business

The Uttlesford Business Awards highlight the outstanding achievements of businesses of all sizes and sectors, from innovative start-ups to long-established firms in the Uttlesford district. The Business of the Year award is one of the most anticipated of the event – and a category that all entrants are automatically entered for. To win, this business will have demonstrated strong performance over the last year, and show great promise for the next.

Finalists will be judged on several criteria, including business growth, innovation, customer engagement, and community impact. The winner will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 27 February at Saffron Hall, an all-star local event with entertainment and light refreshments available.

Tickets are free to book – if you’d like to join in the celebrations and cheer on local businesses, register your place now!