On Thursday evening, the Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards unveiled their 2025 winners, celebrating the achievements and resilience of the business community across all three counties.
This year marked a significant milestone for the awards, with Blaenau Gwent joining the awards for the first time. Businesses from across the now three counties came together at the Parkway Hotel & Spa to recognise the vision, ambition and determination that continue to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the regions.
The evening also welcomed leaders from all three counties, alongside Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent. Together, they highlighted the exceptional entrepreneurship flourishing across the region and the significant contribution these counties make to the Welsh economy.
Founder of Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards, Liz Brookes, Director of Grapevine Event Management said:
“These awards give us the opportunity to come together and recognise the remarkable people, ideas and innovation driving new business creation and growth across the regions. We are delighted that Blaenau Gwent has joined Torfaen and Monmouthshire in celebrating the outstanding work of businesses across all three counties, particularly in such a challenging economic climate. My heartfelt congratulations go to all our dedicated winners and finalist.”
The winners of Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards 2025 are:
Creative & Digital Business of the Year – Games Alchemist
Start-Up Business of the Year – Kilted Dragon Distillery
Employer of the Year – Blackwood Engineering
Innovation & Technology Business of the Year – Amotio
Financial & Professional Service Business of the Year- Kairos-K
Young Business Person of the Year – Luke Shephard, Luke Shephard Funeral Directors
Rural Business of the Year – Tumptonics
Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year – Wonder Cinema
Micro Business of the Year – ALP Synergy Ltd
International Business of the Year – The Insurgo Group (Insurgo Media)
Manufacturing Business of the Year – M&J Europe
SME of the Year – Waldron Commercials
Green Business of the Year – SNOAP
Retail Business of the Year – Welsh General Store
Third Sector Organisation of the Year – Hope GB
Entrepreneur of the Year – Ellie Tyler, Tyler Aromatherapy
Highly Commended
Innovation & Technology Business of the Year – AIMAITES
Financial & Professional Service Business of the Year – Hughes Isaac & Co
Young Business Person of the Year – Danielle Scott, Diversity Skin & Beauty Studio
Creative & Digital Business of the Year – TheMedia.Agency
Entrepreneur of the Year – Samantha Fitz-Symonds, Accessible Futures Group
Retail Business of the Year – The Boat House Gift Shop and Gallery
This year the awards are sponsored and supported by; Torfaen County Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Blaenau Gwent County Council, Mamhilad Park Estate, Stills and Business News Wales.
The awards are organised by Grapevine Event Management.
