The finalists for the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2024 have been announced. These prestigious awards, organised by Family Business United since 2012, have become a key fixture in the calendar and celebrate the very best of British family businesses.
As Paul Andrews, founder and CEO of Family Business United explains: "It is an absolute pleasure to organise these awards as a constant reminder and celebration of the important contribution that family firms make across the UK today, through the jobs they provide, the income they generate and the wealth they create. Family firms are also integral to the communities in which they operate the length and breadth of the nation."
"These awards celebrate family businesses and each year fantastic businesses from all over the country, of differing sectors, sizes and generations, enter to be in with a chance of winning a regional, sector or national award and one will ultimately be crowned the Supreme Champion Family Business of the Year. The quality of submissions is always great and this year is no exception and the judges are going to have tough job deliberating and deciding on the winners."
The finalists for the 2024 Family Business of the Year Awards, by region and in no particular order are:
East & East Anglia - Sponsored by Birketts
KFE
Source One Consulting
Leadership Through Data
MABON Print & Design
Rose Calendars
Lamberts
Matthew Douglas
London & South East - Sponsored by Forsters
Allan Reeder Ltd
Lemongrove Productions
Dina Foods
Gibsons Games Ltd
The Pantry UK Ltd
Biddenden Vineyards
Brewers Decorator Centres
Gargini Will Services
Homesitters
The Pizza Post
Cleanology
Furniture Village
Lyfeguard
Midlands & Central - Sponsored by Buckles
Tracey's Juice Bar
Cleenol Group
Colton Packaging
Jane Newman Financial Planning
Landermeads
Sapphire Group
The Wilkins Group
Quality Life UK
North of England & Northern Ireland
Dunsters Farm
Mr Cool IT
Arden Dies
Challenger Site Services
JJ Smith & Co (Woodworking Machinery) Ltd
K&S McKenzie Ltd
Range Exchange
Scotland - Sponsored by Turcan Connell
Hattie's Autobody
Keela
Redpath Bruce
LINIAN
Scot JCB
Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms
South, South West & Wales
Healthcare Matters
The George Bence Group
Oatway Design Limited
Westlands Farm Shop
Yorkshire - Sponsored by Western Pension Solutions
HECK
Regal Food Products Group Plc
Cedarbarn Farm Shop & Cafe
Vcare 24
Bagnalls
Little Wold Vineyard
Scarborough Group International
Study Links
UK Cabins
Hill Cross Furniture
John Good Group
North Cote Farm
In addition to the regional awards, there will be awards for the People's Choice which is determined by a public vote, sector awards and a number of national awards including innovation, ones to watch, entrepreneurship, sustainability and positive societal impact, as well as the coveted 'Essence of Family Business Award' that is sponsored by Goodman Jones.
As Paul concludes: "This annual celebration of the best of British family firms concludes with the awards being presented at a gala event in London on June 19 where the family business community comes together to crown the winners and celebrate the family firms that help to put the 'GREAT' into Great Britain."
"We look forward to celebrating in June and crowning the Supreme Champions, the award sponsored by Brooks Macdonald, who will take over the crown that is currently held by reigning champions, GAP Group."