MP Chris Grayling launched the 2019 Epsom & Ewell Business Awards at Esquires Café in Epsom Square on Friday 12th July.  The Awards were established by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling to recognise and showcase the success stories of businesses and individuals within the local area of Epsom & Ewell including Ashtead, Nork and Tattenhams. 

Entrants can compete across ten different categories.  There will also be an award for the Best Overall Business. The closing date is 30th September; winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on the 21st November at the University for the Creative Arts. 

“Epsom and Ewell has always had an entrepreneurial business community and our businesses continue to provide an excellent service to their customers. The Epsom & Ewell Business Awards have made a real difference to the profile of businesses locally. I encourage people to take the opportunity to give businesses and individuals in the area a boost and to nominate outstanding contributors. Many thanks to Esquires Café in Epsom Square for hosting the launch.”   Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP 

The Awards cover ten categories with a prize for the overall best business:

Best New Business – trading for less than 1 year – sponsored by thebestof Epsom & Ewell

Best Business in Ashtead – sponsored by We Built Your Website

Best Business in Epsom & Epsom Downs – sponsored by Epsom Square

Best Business in Ewell & Stoneleigh – sponsored by The Federation of Small Businesses

Best Business for Design and Technology – sponsored by Nescot

Best Business for Food and Hospitality – sponsored by Spring Electrical

Best Business for Commitment to the Environment – sponsored by Toyota GB

Best Young Entrepreneur – sponsored by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council

Best Business for Commitment to the Community – sponsored by TWM Solicitors

Best Business for Customer Service – sponsored by The Family Building Society

Best Overall Business – sponsored by Radio Jackie

Prizes include a tour of the House of Commons, £1000 worth of radio advertising courtesy of Radio Jackie, membership to Surrey Chambers and a business coaching session with Action Coach for the Overall Winner and a whole host of other prizes for category winners.