The 2025 Halton Business Awards
We would like to congratulate all of the following businesses on being shortlisted for the 2025 Halton Business Awards!
Thank you to Direct Security Solutions, the Main Sponsors of the 2025 Halton Business Awards
An Awe Inspiring Night !
Businesses large and small joined together to recognise excellence and celebrate success on Friday 13th June, with 500 local business leaders and talented employees coming together for the fifteenth Halton Business Awards Gala Dinner. This sell out event was once again held at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes and supported by the returning main sponsor Direct Security Solutions. This year’s event was, for the first time, hosted by local journalist, Roger Johnson. Roger is a familiar face to many as the anchor of BBC North West Tonight and has also appeared on BBC Breakfast and other national broadcasts.
The big winners on the night were Amnis Group Limited, specialists in commercial and industrial building services, who were awarded ‘Halton’s Outstanding Business of the Year 2025’. They qualified for this award having earlier received the award for ‘Family Business of the Year (Less than 35 Employees)’.
Paul Dolan, Managing Director of Amnis Group Limited said: “We’re absolutely over the moon to have won, not only the Family Business of the Year, but also the Outstanding Business of the Year at the Halton Business Awards 2025. It was a complete surprise, and we are truly honoured by the recognition, a testament to all the hard work we and our team have put into building a trusted, reliable, and quality-driven business.
2025 Main Sponsor
Direct Security Solutions Ltd.
With Thanks to all our Sponsors for 2025
Halton’s Outstanding Business of the Year 2025
Winner
Amnis Building Services
Sponsored by
Direct Security Solutions Ltd
Apprentice/Young Person of the Year (Under 20 Years Old)
- Ashlea O’Hara – Vibe UK
- Chloe Worthington – Support at Home
- Elliot Dorgan – Davies Partnership
- Sam Brannan – Weststone Construction – Highly Commended
Winner
Judges’ Comment
several times in just a few years. She’s made suggested improvements to the
organisation which have been implemented.”
Apprentice/Young Person of the Year (20+ Years Old)
- Daniel Skae – STFC
- Gerard Kelly – Sure Safe Electrics (Widnes) Ltd
- Saffron Burrows – STFC
- Sam Jones – Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd
Winner
Judges’ Comment
“Hollie has achieved so much, started a new department and is actively part of the
community. She spins lots of plates and is extremely positive.”
BID Business of the year
- MELO World Ltd
- Industrial Cooling Equipment
- James Troop & Co Ltd.
- Sure Safe Electrics (Widnes) Ltd – Highly Commended
Winner
DC Leisure Group Ltd
Judges’ Comment
“Great insight into the business, honest and open application with lots of information
and detail.”
Clean Green Business of the Year
- Acorn2Oak Innovation Solutions Ltd
- Community Pantries (Queen’s Pantry and Route Pantry) and Route Cafe
- Envo EHS Consulting Ltd
Winner
Engage Training Academy Ltd.
Judges’ Comment
“A scalable model, reducing their own environmental impact and also creating a national, ripple effect through education, innovation and community action”
Commitment to the Community Award
- Halton Housing
- Nightstop Communities North-West (NCNW)
- Riverside College
- Support at Home
Winner
Aqueous Digital
Judges’ Comment
“Displays genuine altruism above and beyond their core business. Huge benefits to Halton people and communities.”
Employer of the Year (Less than 35 Employees)
- AMB Recruitment Group – Highly Commended
- Bridgewater Home Care Halton
- Sure Safe Electrics (Widnes) Ltd
Winner
Nightstop Communities North-West CIC (NCNW)
Judges’ Comment
“‘Wowed’ by the support and benefits that they offered their staff. Their personal approach allows staff to thrive in a thoroughly welcoming environment.”
2025 Winners
Sponsored by
Employer of the Year (35+ Employees)
- Halton Housing
- Nanoco Technologies – Highly Commended
- Vibe UK
Winner
Riverside College
Judges’ Comment
“An exemplar for Halton with strong and supportive leadership demonstrated across all levels of the College, led by the Principal who is highly visible and involved. Brilliant application, with some excellent benefits.”
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Ben Gibbons and Lewis Gibbons – Flair Signs NW Ltd
- Dr Kashif Siddiq – Oxford RF
- Lyndsey Charnley – Connect Counselling and Supervision Services Ltd
- Nicola Beal – Support at Home
Winner
Nick Griffiths – Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd
Judges’ Comment
“Robust plan in place, clear processes and systems and with a definite vision for the future. An impressive understanding of business and management.”
Exporter of the Year
- E-Tech Components UK Ltd
- GEM Nutrition Limited
- Xpel Marketing Ltd
Winner
Roberts Recycling Ltd.
Judges’ Comment
“Included valuable market information and how they have addressed some of the challenges they have overcome when it comes to exporting. A very deserving winner.”
Family Business of the Year (Less Than 15 Employees)
- Daresbury Diary
- Flair Signs NW Ltd
- OHSS – Occupational Health & Safety Solutions
- Your Baby Scan Ltd
Winner
Amnis Group Limited
Judges’ Comment
“Very impressive turnover and projections, demonstrated progression and training, very committed to the community with a clear plan for overcoming known challenges.”
Family Business of the Year (15+Employees)
- AMB Recruitment Group
- Clarke Maintenance Services Ltd
- Lady Heyes Holiday Park
- Support at Home
Winner
Anthony’s Travel
Judges’ Comment
“A breath of fresh air”, so genuine, it was a pleasure to read with some excellent examples. A true family business with 3 generations!”
Innovative Business of the Year
- Acorn2Oak Innovation Solutions Limited
- DT Engineering Group – Highly Commended
- Hough Green (Garage) Rescue & Recovery
- Olsen Actuators & Drives
Winner
Quantum Science Ltd
Judges’ Comment
“Innovative, patented technologies with a wide range of applications. Addressing environmental and health improvements, developing new products and further scale up planned as well.”
2025 Winners
Sponsored by
Manufacturer of the Year
- Grange Valley Limited (T/A AEG Partitions)
- Lady Heyes Holiday Park
Winner
Tracoinsa System UK Ltd
Judges’ Comment
“Innovative, sustainable and agile approach to delivering cutting edge material handling and automation solutions. Clearly demonstrated strong growth, quality standards and a commitment to people.”
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Sponsored by Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Carol Smith Mortgages
- Lady Heyes Holiday Park – Highly Commended
- Rowlinsons Solicitors
- Signum Solutions Ltd
Winner
Judges’ Comment
“It’s a breath of fresh air, well written, it’s from the heart, well done!
A great small business which clearly has customers at the heart of all expanding services.”
Rising Star High Growth Business of the Year
- Ian Cheveau Marketing Consultancy Ltd
- Tracoinsa System UK Ltd
- WiseMove Ltd
Winner
Judges’ Comment
“Strategic market position has generated remarkable growth. A scalable business model that
has environmental benefits and national impact.”
Social Enterprise of the Year
- Beacon Savings & Loans
- Halton Community Transport
- Halton Haven Hospice
- The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC
Winner
Judges’ Comment
“Excellent employee engagements, clear examples of impacts with excellent mix of programmes for Halton Young People.”
Start Up Business of the Year (Established 2021-2022)
- Amnis Group Limtied
- Brinton Healthcare UK Ltd
- Oxford RF
Winner
Judges’ Comment
“Excellent start up values, compassionate, high quality services with year on year growth. A very strong start has been achieved.”
Start Up Business of the Year (Established 2023-2025)
- BusinessLodge Widnes
- CSG Compliance Management Limited
- Deadman Ink Tattoo Studio & Bistro
- Ian Cheveau Marketing Consultancy Ltd
- The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC
Winner
Connect Counselling and Supervision Services Ltd
Judges’ Comment
“Inspiring background and a real asset to Halton/Schools. Big plans for expansion with
growing turnover, employment and profit.”
Halton’s Special Recognition Award
Winner
Ken Tonge and Karen Tonge OBE
