FIRMS from across the Wellington and West Somerset areas were among those celebrating this week after they were announced as winners and runners-up in this year’s Somerset Business Awards.

They were named during a glittering gala dinner and presentation held in the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare, on Friday (March 28).

Nearly 400 business people from across Somerset attended the gala evening, which was organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Global and Heart FM broadcast journalist Cormac MacMahon.

It was the 20th anniversary of the founding of the awards and the 15th year they had been supported by main sponsor Albert Goodman.

Chamber managing director David Crew said every finalist should feel justifiably proud of their achievements.

Mr Crew said: “Every year, the awards recognise and honour the achievements of our vibrant business community.

“The economic situation may be challenging, but Somerset’s business community has again shown resilience and excellence across all sectors.

“Somerset Chamber of Commerce is proud to organise the awards annually.

“They are the biggest of their kind in the county and I must thank everybody who supports the awards every year, from our entrants to our judges and sponsors.”

The 2025 local winners and runners-up included:

Medium Business of the Year (turnover up to £5 million) sponsored by Brown & Brown - winner Kingdom TM Ltd, Wellington; runners-up: WCI Group Ltd, Wiveliscombe.

Investing in Somerset Award sponsored by Hinkley Point C - runners-up Channel UK Events CIC, Minehead.

Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by University Centre Weston - winner Singer Instruments, Roadwater, Jack Lewis.

Service Excellence Award sponsored by Porter Dodson - winner WCI Group Ltd, Wiveliscombe.

Manufacturing and Engineering Award sponsored by Leonardo - winner Kingdom TM Ltd, Wellington.

Business Resilience and Growth Award sponsored by Barclays UK - runners-up Lendology CIC, Bradford on Tone.