The Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Business Excellence at the 2024 Business Awards!

The Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Business Awards ceremony and dinner 2024 at the iconic Porchester Hall. This prestigious event brought together key figures from the business community to recognise and celebrate the success of locally based enterprises.

The event celebrated the exceptional contributions and achievements of businesses across the Boroughs, highlighting innovation, leadership, and community impact.

In addition to support from local councils, the event was generously sponsored by leading businesses, including Jamieson Stone, Grosvenor Casinos, WSP, Bright Grahame Murray, Everyone Active, FM Conway, Trustist, Grow London, Susan Metcalfe Residential & The Knightsbridge Magazine. These partnerships helped ensure the event’s success and reinforce the importance of collaboration within the business community.

2024 AWARD WINNERS:  

1.   Best Business to Demonstrate Diversity​

WINNER:  Everyone Active Westway Sports & Fitness Centre

HIGHLY COMMENDED: University of Westminster ​​​

2.  Small Business of the Year (under 10 staff)​

WINNER:  Simone de Gale Architects

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Thin White Duke

3.  Small Business of the Year (10-50 staff)​

WINNER:  The Clinic by Dr Maryam Zamani

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Soke

4.  Large Business of the Year (over 50 staff)​

WINNER:  Bishop & Sewell

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mooboo Bubble Tea & Trinny London

5.  Retailer of the Year ​

WINNER:  Maison SL

HIGHLY COMMENDED: BOGD Cashmere ​​

6.  Inspirational Individual of the Year ​

WINNER:  Monisha Robinson, Mocaro

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amanda Frolich, Amanda’s Action Club & Julie Wong, Pocket J

7.  Charity Or Social Enterprise of the Year ​

RBKC

WINNER:  The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Dalgarno Trust   ​​​

City of Westminster

WINNER:  The Passage

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster Mind

8.  Hotel of the Year 

WINNER:  The Lanesborough

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

9.  Bar Or Restaurant of the Year

WINNER:  FFionas Restaurant

HIGHLY COMMENDED: La mia Mamma

10. Visitor Attraction or Events Venue of the Year

WINNER:  Frameless

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kensington Palace, Historic Royal Palaces & The Science Museum

11. Corporate Social Responsibility Award

WINNER:  The Earls Court Development Company

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Park Tower Knightsbridge, A Luxury Collection Hotel

12. New Business of the Year

WINNER:  Dāku

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Chartwell Financial Planning

13. Best Customer Service

WINNER:  Handelsbanken

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Notting Hill Gate Opticians

14. Outstanding Team

WINNER:  Bluebird Care Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Marylebone Cricket Club

15. Business Of The Year​

WINNER:  Bluebird Care, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea

The awards ceremony brought together over 300 guests, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, and local authorities, all gathered to honour the finest companies in Kensington, Chelsea, and Westminster. This year’s awards marked another milestone in the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to foster collaboration and recognise business excellence in the local economy.

With a wide range of categories, the awards celebrated businesses of all sizes, from innovative start-ups to well-established firms. Winners were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, professional services, and social enterprises.

This year’s event also included keynote speeches by Jason Window, the Chairman of the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Councillor Will Lane and The Right Worshipful the Lord Maor of Westminster, Councillor Robert Rigby, City of Westminster.

Guests were treated to a drink’s reception in the iconic art-deco spa, live entertainment, and an elegant three-course dinner, fostering networking opportunities among attendees. A highlight of the evening was Bluebird Care, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea winning Business of the Year.

“It is an honour to work in such an outstanding team and to win overall business of the year in an awards ceremony with such prestigious competition showcases the incredibly impactful and life enhancing care that our teams give on a daily basis”. Peter Slough Managing Director, Bluebird Care.

The evening concluded with a celebration of the region’s entrepreneurial spirit, with many attendees leaving inspired and ready to continue building on the achievements of the night. The Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce continues its mission to support local businesses and provide platforms for growth and recognition through initiatives like the annual Business Awards.