Three Cwmbran businesses are finalists in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021
- Dog Furiendly
- See No Bounds
- Clothing View
Despite a year of disruption, 81 Wales-based business leaders have been shortlisted out of an incredible 4,800 entrants nationally – the most the awards has ever had.
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in partnership with Starling Bank, acknowledges and champions the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses across the UK.
Over the last decade, it has celebrated some household names including Julie Deane OBE of Cambridge Satchel Co, Alan and Juliet Barratt of Grenade and Shaun Pulfrey of Tangle Teezer. Its most recent headline-grabbing success story is its previous winner Steven Bartlett, who in May was announced as the youngest ever Dragon on BBC’s Dragons Den.
The Regional Finals take place later this year, as the organisers monitor government restrictions on events in each area.
Founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Francesca James, said the quality of this year’s entrants exemplified the strength of entrepreneurship in Wales: “Wales has produced some incredible finalists over the years, and this year is no exception. It really is one of the UK’s most promising regions, and the fact that so many exceptional people have applied during such a tough year, is a testament to the resolve and talent that exists across the area.
“As well as the recognition, our finalists and eventual winners will join our fantastic alumni community that supports each other all year round. From networking and thought leadership, right the way through to mentoring and guidance – being a part of our ecosystem of entrepreneurs can be incredibly rewarding.
“Creating the shortlist out of so many wonderful applications was incredibly tough, so I don’t envy the judges who will now decide the regional winners. Everyone who has been shortlisted should be incredibly proud and we’re thrilled to be able to showcase their achievements.”
Anne Boden MBE, Founder of Starling Bank, headline partner of the Awards, said: “In the unique circumstances we’ve seen over the past year, many entrepreneurs from every corner of the country have found ways to grow and to prosper. This year’s finalists are the ones who have shown the agility and imagination to adapt and we wish every one of them the best of luck.”
To attend or watch the finals or learn more about the awards, you can go to greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com
The Wales 2021 Finalists are (The Gwent businesses are in bold)
Creative Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
Ryan Walton – Aura Ads (Visaura Ltd.)
Lowri Roberts – Casgliad
Jordan Day-Williams & Dean Richards – Cobra Music Studios
Jen Danger Harding – Danger Doodles
Oliver Williams – OLLYWOOD
Nicola Wilkes – Seriously Stylish Business
Disruptor of the Year
William Sachiti – Academy of Robotics
Philippe Mele – My Procurement
Jack James – Pontus Research Ltd.
Geryn Evans – Project Blu
Richard Prime & Damon Chapple – Sonovate
Damon Rands – Wolfberry Cyber
Entrepreneur for Good Award
Kate Dewmartin – Craft Courses
Vicki Roskams – Enbarr Foundation CIC
Harri Helvon-Hardy – FABRIC: The Care Leavers’ Community
Mark Williams – LIMB-Art
Stephen Hill & Harry Mills – Opendium
Jonathan Day – Wash Cycle
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award in partnership with Glen Scotia
Carly Thompsett – Anaphase Store
Jen Danger Harding – Danger Doodles
Adele Pember – Dog Furiendly
Pajtim Hasa – Lab22
Jane Baker – Limitless Living International
Brogan Doyle – Wishing Well Crystals
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Monika Gyenes – Best of Hungary
Mike Richards – Cedar Tree Pods
Suzanne, Richard & Dominic Green – Dovecote
Ross Jones & Rachel Lyndon-Jones – Ouma
Jamie McAnsh & Charlott Fagergard – See No Bounds
Michael Pinocci & Nicholas Pinocci – V3 Apparel
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
Monika Gyenes – Best of Hungary
Suzanne, Richard & Dominic Green – Dovecote
Scott Davies – Hilltop
Emily Morgan – Tea by the Sea
Health & Wellbeing Entrepreneur of the Year
Zachariah Gould & Guy Last – Dr. Golf Global
Georgina James – GEEJ Coaching
Kate Morris-Bates – InsideOut Wellness
Kier Olsen – Olsen Fitness
Emily Morgan – Tea by the Sea
Benjamin & Marc Shipman – The GO2 Brand
Made in the UK Award in partnership with Make It British
Carly Thompsett – Anaphase Store
Callum Griffiths – Clydach Farm Group
Mark Williams – LIMB-Art
Gabriella Diana – Onesta
Pivot Entrepreneur of the Year
Jason Rawles – Aspire Leadership Academy
Michael Beck, Craig Lomax, Sean Thomas & Michael George – Reworking
Jamie McAnsh & Charlott Fagergard – See No Bounds
Jo Watkins & Polly Crook – The HOW People
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
Darren Briggs – Ascona Group Holdings Limited
Graham Ewart – Direct Healthcare Group
Philip Davies – FlyForm
Scott Davies – Hilltop
Services Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
Darren Briggs – Ascona Group Holdings
Adele Pember – Dog Furiendly
Guy Last – Guy Last Recruitment
Jack James – Pontus Research
Alison Ettridge – Stratigens
Jonathan Day – Wash Cycle
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Callum Griffiths – Clydach Farm Group
Anthony Phillips – Ready Made Stores
Rhys King – RGifts
Laura Lewis – Squirrels Nest Treehouse Retreat Ltd & The Wanderlist Online Directory
Jessica Morgan & Daniel Morgan – Tiny Wizard Studio
Michael Pinocci & Nicholas Pinocci – V3 Apparel
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year
Claire Copeman – Adventure Tours UK
Bhupinder Sidhu – Business Butler
Lowri Roberts – Casgliad
Dominic Bonaker – Oydssey
Gary Piazzon – Porter
Chimebuka Okwuokenye – Recyclan
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Funding Options
Gerwyn Holmes – Ecoslurps
Jane Fellner – Loopster
Gabriella Diana – Onesta
Geryn Evans – Project Blu
Kerry Mackay – ScrubbiesUK
Meghan Gane – SEY Cosmetics
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Ryan Walton – Aura Ads (Visaura Ltd.)
Cameron Reardon – Bug Box
Evan Sellick – Clothing View
Joseph Ward – Smallspark Space Systems
Amy Price – Social Butterfly Marketing
Ben Keighley – Socially Recruited