Finalists Announced

The anticipation has been building, and the moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the Merton Best Business Awards, celebrating the crème de la crème of our local business community.

This year’s awards have attracted a record number of entries with just under 200 applications, showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and diverse talent that makes Merton a thriving business hub.

From cutting-edge startups to established enterprises, the finalists represent a wide array of industries, each demonstrating remarkable dedication and success. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists:

Best in the Creative Sector

Art Division
Bobbin Productions
Crown Lane Studio
Lost Boys Set Building Ltd
OutOfTheBit Ltd
Rainbow Productions Ltd
StudioIvyOne
SuperQueenTattoo
Wimbledon Art Studios
Zone Creations Ltd

Best Independent Business

Bombay Delight
Datsit Skincare Ltd
Forty Acre Coffee
French Polishing and Finishing Limited
Friarwood Fine Wines
Lost Boys Set Building Ltd
Rainbow Productions Ltd
RH Studios
Russell Hewes LTD
Wimbledon Babysitting & Nanny Agency

Best New Business

Allington Therapy
Common Works Gallery CIC
CulynArt
George’s Dog Boutique
Resilient Wellbeing Clinic
So Chilli
Social Injustice Limited
Soke Wimbledon
The Golf Groove
Wimbledon Dental Wellness

Business Leader of the Year

Harriet Wolfe | Seahorse Nursery
Hina Chaudhry | Acquastone Ltd
Jane Dancaster | Wimbledon School of English
Lorraine Carey | Surrey Physio Group
Michelle Jordan | Therapy4Kids
Rina Goldenberg Lynch | Voice At The Table
Siva Theepan | BMS Transport

Charity of the Year

Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services
Deen City Farm & Riding School
Dons Local Action Group
Lantern Arts Centre
Merton Music Foundation
Sustainable Merton
Wimbledon Guild

Contribution to the Community

C James & Co
Crown Lane Studio
Ecklee Supermarket & Grill
London Broncos Rugby League
Pose Wimbledon
The Alexandra
Two Teaspoons
Wimbledon Village Stables

Employer of the Year

Clockwork Removals & Storage
Evolve Housing + Support
Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston
Howell-Jones LLP
Whitespace Group
Wimbledon School of English

Sport and Fitness Business of the Year

Blue Wave Swim School
GLL, Better Leisure Centres
RH Studios
Surrey Physio Group
Virgin Active Wimbledon

Enterprising Business Award

Art Division
Ecklee Supermarket & Grill
Fortius Clinic
Geneva Pearl
Our Lady of Greens
OutOfTheBit
Russell Hewes LTD
Therapy4kids

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award

GLL, Better Leisure Centres
Indo Global Cultural Forum
Polka Theatre
Voice At The Table
Wimbledon Art Studios

Freelancer of the Year

Alex Hughes | Auxilium Business Consulting Ltd
Nicolina Jones | OSL Beauty
Papia Ghoshal
Rebecca Cresta | Rebecca Cresta Photography
Silvina Barredo | Silvina Barredo Photography
Sonya Varoujian | Noor & Katu

Hospitality Business of the Year

AFC Wimbledon/Elior UK
Bombay Delight
Metronome Coffee House
Pho
Prince of Wales Wimbledon
The Alexandra
Wafflemeister Wimbledon

Online Retailer Award

AFC Wimbledon
Friarwood Fine Wines
Very Important Pets

Sustainable Impact Award

Auxilium Business Consulting Ltd
Clockwork Removals and Storage
Eva Candles
GreenLight
Muddies
Noor & Katu
Our Lady of Greens
Polka Theatre
Two Teaspoons
Whitespace Group

Best Customer Service Award

Acquastone
BMS Transport
Bombay Delight
Clockwork Removals and Storage
Hotel du Vin, Cannizaro House
Metronome Coffee House
Nordic Balance
The Alexandra
Two Teaspoons Ltd
Wimbledon School of English

The winners will be announced at our award ceremony in September.