The Winners of KBBA 2025
Kingston Borough Business Awards 2025: winners
Image: Andy Sillet Photography
Meet the Winners of the Kingston Borough Business Awards 2025!
Last night, at a brilliant and atmospheric awards night, the Kingston business community came together to celebrate, reward their teams and enjoy the celebratory vibes at the Doubletree by Hilton, Kingston.
The event brought together an inspiring cross-section of the borough’s business community – finalists, sponsors and local leaders – gathering to recognise outstanding achievement and innovation.
Time & Leisure are proud to be continuing media partners for this event, and we were thrilled to be the winners of the Best Brand of the Year Award!
Image: Time & Leisure Creative, photo by Captivate Imagery
Hosted by Kingston Chamber of Commerce, the awards highlight remarkable businesses and organisations that are shaping the future of our borough – from pioneering startups and community-driven initiatives to enterprises delivering lasting impact.
Reflecting on the evening, Chamber CEO Forbes Low said:
“In a period of challenges, the finalists in the KBBA25 have provided inspiration and optimism for the future. We’re proud to celebrate their success and the strength of Kingston’s business landscape. Every year the bar is raised – and every year the business community rises to meet it.“
Image: Time & Leisure Creative, photo by Captivate Imagery
Congratulations to all the finalists. It was a night full of shining wins for many.
Read on to discover who the runners up and winners were this year…
Best Brand of the Year Award
Sponsored by Pearson Hards Solicitors
WINNER: Time & Leisure
HIGHLY COMMENDED: All Saints Church
FINALIST: Just Clear
Best Charity of the Year Award
Sponsored by Rotary Clubs
WINNER: RBKares
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Refugee Action Kingston
FINALIST: Momentum
Best Cultural Enterprise Award
Sponsored by Kingston Council
WINNER: South Side Theatre Academy
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rose Theatre
FINALIST: Kingston International Film Festival
Best Freelancer / Sole Trader / Micro Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Grow London Local
WINNER: March Branding
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bee Smith Millinery
FINALIST: Robyn Harper Photography
Best in Fitness and Wellbeing Award
Sponsored by Forbes Design
WINNER: All Shapes Yoga
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Chessington Unity Running Club
FINALIST: Thames Dental & Skin
Best in Marketing and Digital Services Award
Sponsored by Bluprint
WINNER: March Branding
HIGHLY COMMENDED: More Perfect Digital
FINALIST: Business Clan
Best Place to Work Award
Sponsored by Unilever UK & Ireland
WINNER: The HR Dept
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ditton HR
FINALIST: Comfort Care at Home
Best Start-Up of the Year Award
Sponsored by Kingston University
WINNER: AmplifieED Schools Marketing
HIGHLY COMMENDED: BRX Technology
FINALIST: Attain Accountancy
Best in Supporting Young People Award
Sponsored by Kingston College
WINNER: Refugee Action Kingston
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Beyond Blocks
FINALIST: Rose Theatre
Excellence in Customer Experience Award
Sponsored by The Bentall Centre
WINNER: Visiting Angels North Surrey
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The HR Dept
FINALIST: Zedcarz
Excellence in Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Chessington World of Adventures Resort
WINNER: Escape Hunt
HIGHLY COMMENDED: DoubleTree by Hilton, Kingston
FINALIST: The Cheeky Pea
Excellence in Professional Services Award
Sponsored by Russell-Cooke Solicitors
WINNER: The HR Dept
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Whitfield Consulting Services
FINALIST: Summers-Inman
Growing Reputation Award
Sponsored by Kingston First
WINNER: European Engineering & Consultancy (EECL)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wheelfreedom
FINALIST: Studio KT1
Independent ‘Love Local’ Retailer Award
Sponsored by DoubleTree by Hilton, Kingston
WINNER: The Optical Gallery
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Monte Bianco Coffee
FINALIST: Escap•ology
Sustainability Impact Award
Sponsored by Barwell Business Park
WINNER: Just Clear
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vegecoopia CIC
FINALIST: JNDC
Technology Impact Award
Sponsored by IQ in IT
WINNER: JNDC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: European Engineering & Consultancy Ltd (EECL)
FINALIST: White House Nursing Home
Congratulations to everyone! It was a fabulous night full of celebrations, and it was wonderful to see so many hard-working businesses recognised for their brilliance and tenacity. Until next year! #KBBA
Are you a Kingston-based business? Find out how to apply for next year HERE
