There were plenty of smiles at the Sevenoaks Business Awards held on 10th June at the magnificent Bat & Ball Centre. The event opened with an introduction from Town Team Chairman, Andrew Eyre who then introduced the Town Team’s new patron Laura Trott MBE MP. Thanks were also expressed to the former patron, Sir Michael Fallon for many years’ service.
Following a motivational speech by international chef, Stuart Gillies, the owner of No 8, the newest restaurant in Sevenoaks, and a two-course meal the Awards presentations took place.
Independent Business with less than 50 employees sponsored by Manak Solicitors
Winner – Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing
Second – Prime Aesthetics
Third – Connectagroup
Larger Business with more than 50 employees sponsored by Go Coach
Winner – COOK
Second – Rockdale
Third – Paydens
Green Business sponsored by Sevenoaks District Council
Winner – Mount Vineyard
Second – TN Card
Joint Third – Aquaoaks & Eat for Energy
New Business – less than 5 years old sponsored by Kent County Council
Winner – Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing
Second – TN Card
Joint Third – Eat for Energy & Aquaoaks
Micro Enterprise Sponsored by Sevenoaks District Chamber of Commerce
Winner – Red Pizza Van
Second – Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing
Third – Connectagroup
Customer Choice sponsored by Specsavers
Winner – TN Card
Second – Aquaoaks
Third – Crop Hair
Judges Choice – for significant contribution to economic development and local community Sponsored by Warners Solicitors
Bill Terry of Wealden Properties