4th June 2024
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On Monday it was our great privilege to organise and host the TN card's inaugural Tonbridge Business Awards.
Tonbridge is a special town in which to live, work and do business. Our awards, held at EM Forster Theatre on 3rd June, provided a special opportunity to recognise and celebrate the exceptional people and businesses who live and operate here, contributing to our community. Over 200 guests joined us at the prestigious Tonbridge School for a celebration of Tonbridge, with locally produced food and drinks, a glittering award ceremony and a chance to come together and have some fun.
Our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors EM Forster Theatre, Absolute Creative Print, Warners Solicitors, Tuck In Catering, Mereworth, Westerham Brewery, Charrington's, Slavka Atelier, Presence & Co. and Hyllden Heights for making the event possible.
Congratulations to the winners, runners up and finalists of 2024:
New Business of the Year
Sponsor: Tonbridge Accountants
Winner: Delilah & Herb
Runners Up: DGC Security, Karen Alexandra Beauty & Well-Being
Finalists: Jem Coaching, Mr Simms, Nutley’s Barbers, The Pretty Prep Studios Tonbridge, TN Counselling, Tonbridge Eco Hub Post Office
Food and Drink Award
Sponsor: FOODE
Winner: The Greyhound Charcott
Runners Up: The Bakehouse at 124, The George & Dragon
Finalists: Fuggles Beer Cafe, Havet, Pizza Olivia, Sixty Five MM Coffee
Health and Beauty Award
Sponsor: Benenden Hospital
Winner: Body Mentors
Runners Up: Andrew House Dental Practice, Apothecary & Me, Ismini Studios
Finalists: Hampson Beauty Clinic, Hilden Therapies, Jem Coaching, Miles Martial Arts, Stradbrook Skin & Beauty Clinic, Walk Tonbridge
Retail Award
Sponsor: Specsavers Tonbridge
Winner: The Fairy Godmother
Runners Up: Artspring Gallery, Cycle-Ops, Grace Fashion Accessories
Finalists: Hadlow Home Decor & Gifts, Karen Alexandra Beauty & Well-Being, Mr Simms, ProSpa Beauty, Teppa Books, Zilch Zero Waste
Creative Business Award
Sponsor: chilliapple
Winner: Emily Dews Photography
Runners Up: Artspring Gallery, Eggu
Finalists: Elevate Management Group, Imogen Partridge Illustration & Design, Sarah Hart Photography, Where’s My Experience?
Small Business of the Year
Sponsor: Clarke Williams
Winner: Computer Troubleshooters
Runners Up: Ismini Studios, Miles Martial Arts, The Right Tuition Company
Finalists: Bubbly Books, GF HR Consulting, Graham Taylor Engravers, Paws Cat Café, Stand Up Paddleboarding with Ana, Zilch Zero Waste
Large Business of the Year
Sponsor: CooperBurnett Solicitors
Winner: Lili Waste Services
Runners Up: Baldwins Travel, Tonbridge Golf Centre
Finalists: Charity Bank, Foundations Child & Family Therapy and Assessments, Hampson Beauty Clinic, Stradbrook Dental & Implant Clinic
Employer of the Year
Sponsor: GFHR Consulting
Winner: Stradbrook Dental & Implant Clinic
Runners Up: Charity Bank, Clarke Williams Ltd
Finalists: Foundations Child & Family Therapy and Assessments, Toni & Guy
Ethical Business Award
Sponsor: Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce
Winner: Zilch Zero Waste
Runners Up: Charity Bank, Ridings
Finalists: Auditel, Cindy Knight Clinic, Ridings, Teppa Books
Community Award
Presented by: Warners Solicitors
Winner: Angel Lane
Runners Up: Foundations Child & Family Therapy and Assessments, Tonbridge Angels Football Club, Tonbridge River Trips
Finalists: Paddle Cabin, Paws Cat Cafe, Ridings, The Right Tuition Company, Specsavers Tonbridge, Walk Tonbridge
Members’ Choice Award
Winner: Zilch Zero Waste
Finalists: Aquavie, EM Forster Theatre, Havet, Indi18, Karen Alexandra Beauty & Well-Being, Rex’s Auto Repair, Ridings, Sankey’s Fishmonger, Tonbridge Old Fire Station
Judges’ Choice Award
Winner: Walk Tonbridge
Entries to the Tonbridge Business Awards 2025 open in March.