The Awards are now in their 4^th year and the entries and votes are increasing.

Now is the time to nominate and to vote – entries close on 30^th September 2014.

This is your chance to tell the community about a business – it could be your own – that you believe has shown its excellence – or a local business personality or up and coming young entrepreneur making their mark in the area..

There are lots of categories – with prizes for each being sponsored by a local business, together with a prestigious awards ceremony.

A previous winner of the award – Paula Dixon of Jellybugs, was recently interviewed by The Epsom Guardian and told how winning the award had helped her business.

See Paula’s Interview attached.

To learn more, nominate a business or place your vote visit

Epsom & Ewell Business Excellence Awards

Award Categories

Best Overall Local Business - sponsored by Epsom Guardian

Awarded to the overall best local business, the winners from each category will compete against each other for this ultimate award. The judges will decide which business is deemed the most successful, the most enterprising and the most innovative.

Best Business for Commitment to the Community - sponsored by TWM Solicitors

You are a business with focus on community issues. This award recognises companies that are investing in the community in which they operate and those in greatest need, achieving sustainable impact on key social issues in these areas.

Best Business for Customer Service - sponsored by National Counties

How do you WOW your customers? Do you go that extra mile to attract and keep them? Tell us what great customer service should look like and how it has benefited your business.

Best Business Personality - sponsored by Toyota (GB) PLC

A leading business person who can demonstrate outstanding achievement within their business or the community. The business leader should have passion, vision and the drive to succeed.  They should be a compelling leader who embodies entrepreneurial spirit and isn't afraid to take risks and drive their business forward.

Best New Business - sponsored thebestof Epsom and Ewell

Best business that has been trading for less than one year and demonstates potential for future significent growth. We are looking for innovative business ideas. Did you identify a gap in the market for something new or perhaps you are offering an established product service with a special twist? The judges will be more focused on future potential rather than an entrant's ability to show turnover and profit growth at this early stage.

Best Business in Epsom & Epsom Downs - sponsored by The Ashley Centre

Any business that has shown exceptional performance across every aspect of its business from financial return, strong growth, innovative strategies and good customer service.

Best Business in Ewell & Stoneleigh - sponsored by Metro Bank

Any business that has shown exceptional performance across every aspect of its business from financial return, strong growth, innovative strategies and good customer service.

Best Business in Ashtead - sponsored by Milners

Any business that has shown exceptional performance across every aspect of its business from financial return, strong growth, innovative strategies and good customer service.

Best Website of Use of Social Media - sponsored by 143 The Canopy

The company that can demonstrate great use of social media to promote or build it's business or the use of a creative website to showcase it's business.

Best Young Entrepreneur - sponsored by Ashtead Hospital

Someone who is under 30 years old and shows real initiative and and has made a dramatic impact on their business or in the community. We are looking for businesses to nominate that special employee, who has made a significant contribution during the year to your business. This award recognises the input an individual makes to their company’s success.