Congratulations as finalists are named for Peterborough Community Business Awards 2025

Thirteen trophies are up for grabs

The names of the finalists for this year’s Peterborough Community Business Awards have just been revealed.

More than 24 businesses have been shortlisted for 13 categories in the awards.

The announcement of the winners and the presentations of the trophies will take place at a glittering ceremony on June 20 at the Delta Marriott Hotel, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood.

Last year's Peterborough Community Business Awards at the Marriott Hotel. Employer of the Year - winner Mohammed Younis of Stars Day Nurseries and Mark Brear of EMLplaceholder image
Last year's Peterborough Community Business Awards at the Marriott Hotel. Employer of the Year - winner Mohammed Younis of Stars Day Nurseries and Mark Brear of EML

Awards organiser Gez Chetal, director of the non profit organisation Prismstart, which is committed to helping ex-offenders back into work, said: “I am delighted at the huge number of nominations that we received.

"And I’m thrilled to be able to announce our finalists.

"The awards ceremony should be a wonderful celebration of business excellence in Peterborough.”

It is the second year running that the Peterborough Community Business Awards have been held.

The event’s headline sponsor this year is headline sponsor AEPG, the promoter for the East of England Showground in Peterborough.

Tickets for the ceremony are available on the awards’ website here.

These are the finalists for this year’s awards:

Hair and Beauty Business

  • Nails by Daisy
  • Melanie Richards Hair and Beauty

Digital Community: Best online presence

  • HB Total Media
  • The Hair Company

Best Charitable Contribution

  • Peterborough Women’s Aid
  • Bobby Copping Foundation

Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Mohammed Younis
  • Liam Rushmer

Apprentice of the Year

  • Maisie Stuffins
  • Hannah Cole

Best New Business

  • The Hair Company
  • Pieras Hair Studio

Best Hospitality

  • Bombay Brasserie
  • Deeping Caravan Park

Employee of the Year

  • Sallyan Frisby
  • Honor Webb

Employer of the Year

  • Richard McDonald - Melanie Richards Hair and Beauty
  • APG Bathrooms

Community Partnership

  • Brian Pierce - RailWorld
  • Up the Garden Bath

Healthcare Excellence

  • Graham Young Pharmacy
  • Project abundance

Longstanding Business

  • Millfield AutoParts
  • Trevor Baker TVs

Founders’ Award:

  • To be announced on the night
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