Platinum Award
Winner:
The Bath Safe Bus by The Bath BID
“A stand-out, significant initiative, still in its infancy. Reducing night-time violence and improving women’s safety. Also reducing burden on emergency services, with A&E and transport savings estimated at £320K. Bravo!”
@BathSafeBus | bathbid.co.uk
Arts & Creative
Winner:
Bath Philharmonia
“A record number of over 12,000 people participated in 2023, indicating vitality of event. Impactful ‘Bath Phil For Free’ initiative provided thousands of free tickets for B&NES residents.”
@bathphilharmonia | bathphil.co.uk
Sponsored by: Bath Spa University
Bar
Winner:
Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen
“Has quickly become Bath’s premium drinks destination for sports lovers! Strong commercially with distinctive concept and great community efforts top off a fab first year.”
@ludosportsbars | ludobath.co.uk
Sponsored by: Minuteman Press
Business Services
Winner:
Bind Media
“Terrific year: 50% headcount growth; impressive new clients included Cisco and BBC Maestro; became B-Corp certified; plus had 100% score in ‘Great Place to Work’ survey.”
@bind.media | bind.media
Sponsored by: Bath Spa Hotel
Charity
Winner:
We Get It
“This cancer charity was highly active in 2023, with 50 weekly get-togethers, plus multiple support consultations, Pub Night socials, workshops, courses and its Strength in Style fashion show.”
@wegetittogether | wegetit.org.uk
Sponsored by: Stone King
Civic
Winner:
The Bath Safe Bus by The Bath BID
“Thoughtful new civic initiative, helping women and girls in particular feel safer at night in Bath. Dealt with 300+ vulnerable people: a credit to the city.”
@BathSafeBus | bathbid.co.uk
Sponsored by: Truespeed
Employer
Winner:
Abney & Baker Home Care and Support
“Notably high retention rates amongst team in what is typically a tough sector. Success borne of supportive personal development, wellbeing and management, with its approach recognised nationally.”
@abneyandbaker | abneyandbaker.com
Sponsored by: Bath Rugby
Event
Winner:
Modern Pentathlon Association of Great Britain
“Highly successful World Championships hosted at the University of Bath with extra focus on young people with disabilities. Local economy benefit of £1m+ via thousands of participants and visitors.”
@pentathlongb | pentathlongb.org
Sponsored by: Enlightened
Financial
Winner:
Hartsfield Financial Services
“Clear focus and clever strategies underpinned increased revenues of 25% in a tough trading environment. Invested in tech, revamped brand and service proposition: busy, successful.”
@hartsfieldgroup | hartsfield.co.uk
Sponsored by: Apex City of Bath Hotel
Hair & Beauty
Winner:
No 45 Hairdressing
“Showcased strong belief in fresh talent, training two successful apprentices whilst garnering outstanding customer feedback. A planned second salon indicates its success and ambition.”
@no45hairdressing | no45hairdressing.co.uk
Sponsored by: Creative Bath
Health & Wellbeing
Winner:
CaliUnity
“Rapid growth from scratch to rank as a top three rated gym in the city. Now expanding into Walcot Street, which will be the largest studio facility in Bath.”
@caliunity | caliunity.com
Sponsored by: Bath Audi
Homes & Interiors
Winner:
Woodhouse and Law
“Flagship work redesigning 15 bedrooms plus public rooms in iconic Royal Crescent Hotel, among many appealing projects throughout the south west. Sales up a striking 43%.”
@woodhouse_and_law | woodhouseandlaw.co.uk
Sponsored by: Windsor Hill Mortgages
Legal
Winner:
GA Energy
“Boutique operator becoming a leading player in energy law. Over 35 new projects in 2023, with team billing increase of 14% set to rise further with new wins.”
gasolicitors.com/commercial-law/ga-energy/
Sponsored by: Bath Life
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
Komedia Bath
“Back to peak form for this wildly, impressively eclectic hub for performances with a remarkably grand 549 shows in 2023. 42,000 first-time visitors evidences its heightened appeal.”
@komedia_bath | komediabath.co.uk
Sponsored by: Robun
New Business
Winner:
Daisy & Bean
“Definitely one to watch for this distinctive, authentic café, with sales-per-head sharply increasing, offer expanding and sales on track to hit £250K in its first year.”
@daisyandbeanbakes | daisyandbeanbakes.co.uk
Sponsored by: Aspire to Move
People Services
Winner:
White Horse Employment Network
“Excellent growth reflected in and driven by a remarkable 330% staff increase since the pandemic. Sales up 35% in 2023 and it has also launched two new divisions.”
@whitehorse_employment | wh-employment.co.uk
Sponsored by: Mogers Drewett
Property
Winner:
SBS Design & Build
“A stellar period for SBS! Nearing completion of its largest ever project, which contributed to an eyebrow-raising, more-than-100% turnover increase. Going places…”
@sbsdesignandbuild | sbsdesignandbuild.com
Sponsored by: Bath Property Awards
Restaurant
Winner:
Bandook
“Highly distinctive Bandook has rapidly become a destination restaurant. Success borne of thorough training, clear focus, personable team, clever variations during day and sheer hard work.”
@bandookkitchen | bandookkitchen.com
Retail
Winner:
Wadswick Country Store
“Great retail success story! Sales up over 15% to £10.5m with growth both in store and online plus opened a new shop on Pulteney Bridge.”
@wadswickbath | wadswick.co.uk
Sponsored by: Zara Perry Hairdressing
Sustainability
Winner:
Share and Repair
“Impressive year: three new repair cafés taking total to 10; items seen for repair up 76%; plus new workshops and reducing waste projects, especially with both Unis and schools.”
@sharerepairbath | shareandrepair.org.uk
Sponsored by: HPH Commercial Property
Technology
Winner:
Rocketmakers
“Dozens of innovative projects completed during 2023, as Rocketmakers has successfully pivoted from start-ups towards larger-scale businesses. Note its burgeoning expertise in AI.”
@rocketmakers | rocketmakers.com