Meet Our 2025 Winners
On Thursday 27th March 2025, at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, we crowned our 2025 Winners across 10 exciting categories.
The inaugural Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025 celebrated the outstanding achievements of businesses, community groups, and individuals in the region.
HUGE congratulations to all of our finalists and to the 10 Winners - we hope you all had a fantastic evening!
And the 2025 Winners are...
The Global Player Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by Lawton Tubes
WINNER: NP Aerospace
About NP Aerospace
NP Aerospace is a world leading armour manufacturer and vehicle integrator delivering high performance defence and security solutions and engineering services for commercial applications.
We have over 90 years of experience, providing light weight, fatigue resistant products produced from the world’s most advanced materials. Our mission is to protect the lives of military and security personnel through best-in-class products and services.
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The Equality Trailblazer Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College
WINNER: Nuneaton Signs
About Nuneaton Signs
Nuneaton Signs is a Social Enterprise. Originally set up in 1982 as a sheltered workshop, and now trading as a Limited Company.
We have proudly provided meaningful employment and training for people with disabilities through the manufacture and sale of signs for 42 years.
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The Workforce Developer Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by People Arches Limited
WINNER: Independent Freight Solutions Ltd
About Independent Freight Solutions
Independent Freight Solutions Ltd (IFS) is a specialist logistics provider delivering tailored shipping solutions for niche, new, and occasional importers/exporters.
As trusted advisors to the Chamber of Commerce and Department of Business and Trade, we simplify international trade through personalised service, expert guidance, and transparent communication.
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The Planet Saver Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by EBC Group
WINNER: Warwick Conferences
About Warwick Conferences
Warwick Conferences has four flexible conference, meeting & event venues, based at the University of Warwick campus in Coventry. We offer a range of spaces for 2-1,200 delegates - including traditional style training and meeting spaces, tiered lecture theatres, creative meeting spaces & an exclusive hire venue.
Warwick Conferences is on a journey to become more sustainable and make a positive impact in the world. Our goal is to reduce any negative effect our business may have on the environment. We are aligned with the University of Warwick’s 'Way to Sustainable' strategy.
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The Rapid Riser Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by Purple Planet Packaging
WINNER: SolaaS
About SolaaS
SolaaS transforms IT, Telecoms and Connectivity with flexible, scalable solutions tailored to your needs.
Offering month-by-month contracts, they eliminate long-term commitments, delivering transparency, integrity, and jargon-free communication.
SolaaS empowers businesses by speaking their language and providing full control over their IT, Telecoms and Connectivity services.
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The Problem Solver Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by Wright Hassall LLP
WINNER: Coventry BID
About Coventry BID
Coventry BID (Business Improvement District) is a business-led and funded organisation dedicated to improving the economic and environmental vibrancy of Coventry city centre.
It focuses on enhancing the trading environment, supporting local businesses, attracting visitors, and creating a safe, welcoming, and thriving city centre for everyone.
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The Not-for-Profit Champion Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by Coventry Building Society
Highly Commended:
Coventry Rape & Sexual Assault Centre (CRASAC)
The Shakespeare Hospice
WINNER: Guardian Ballers CIC
About Guardian Ballers CIC
Guardian Ballers is a mental health and well-being service empowering young people (10-25) to thrive through basketball.
Our programs inspire engagement in sport (BALL), educate on mental health and character building (BE), and offer hands-on opportunities with charities and communities to create positive change (BETTER).
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The Community Champion Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by Coventry BID
WINNER: Sri Lankan Street Food & Cafe
About Sri Lankan Street Food & Cafe
Sri Lankan Street Food & Café is a family-owned and operated business that was established in April 2023 in a food trailer.
The business aims to introduce Sri Lankan food to the local community, who are eager to try it and have been visiting Sri Lanka for the past few years. Within a short period of time, Sri Lankan street food expanded the business to cover Arena Park in Coventry and now also has a mobile truck that goes around UK.
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The Creative & Culture Activator Award 2025
Proudly sponsored by Warwickshire County Council
WINNER: Blunt & Brave
About Blunt & Brave
Blunt & Brave is a creative studio and digital academy. Since 2019, we’ve supported over 60 cultural and arts organisations with brand consultancy, digital content, and website design.
In 2024, we expanded to empower young talent through innovative educational programmes, blending technology and the arts to enrich local culture.
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The Inspirational Individual Award 2025
Presented by Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Yvette Greenway Mansfield, SOS Silence of Suicide
Ian O'Connor, Eskuta
WINNER: Rachel Ollerenshaw, Molly Olly's Wishes
About Rachel and Molly Olly's Wishes
Molly Ollys supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to help with their emotional wellbeing. We provide gifts to individuals and donate therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.
Rachel said: “It is very humbling to be recognised in this way especially amongst the incredible group of people nominated. My inspiration comes from the children that we support, who face their challenges head on and deal with so much at such a tender age with a maturity and wisdom that we can often learn a lot from.
"I am incredibly lucky to be supported by a very caring and dedicated team, together we all feel very privileged to be able to help children and families and thanks to our donors we can keep helping and finding ways to improve the services available. Thank you to everyone who nominated me.
"We all had a great night at the Awards and loved meeting more people from our local community and learning more about what is happening around us.”
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