Family Business United is delighted to announce the family firms that are in the running to take home the London & South East Family Business of the Year Award 2024, sponsored by Forsters, and also in the running to take home the overall national title, Supreme Champion Family Business of the Year 2024.
As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United explains, "These awards are now in their twelfth year and we are delighted to see the depth and diversity of firms in the running from across the region. Family firms make an incredible contribution to the national economy in terms of employment, income generation and wealth creation, not forgetting their activities in communities and charitable support and it is an honour to host these awards and give recognition to their endeavours."
"We look forward to finding out more about the shortlisted businesses and ultimately determining the regional winner and presenting them with their award in June."
The shortlisted family firms in this region, in alphabetical order are:
Allan Reeder Ltd
Biddenden Vineyards
Brewers Decorator Centres
Charles Ivey Specialist Cars
Cleanology
Dina Foods
Furniture Village
Gargini Will Services
Gibsons Games Ltd
Homesitters
Inscripture
Kent Demolition
Lemongrove Productions
Lyfeguard
Roman Pools
The Pantry UK Ltd
The Pizza Post
Unicorn Orange
As Stuart Hatcher, Head of Corporate at Forsters and one of the judges again this year explains: "I am delighted to be invited again to judge the 2024 Family Business of the Year Awards for the 3rd consecutive year. It is a privilege – but also a real challenge - to be a judge for London and the South given the number of high quality family businesses in the region and to try to select one winner amongst so many fantastic stories. I wish all of the shortlisted family firms the best of luck."
The awards culminate in a gala awards evening that takes place in London on June 19, 2024 where the winners will be crowned.
Keep up to date with all the latest news and updates about the awards using the hashtag #FBOTY2024.