Royston First
An evening of celebration
Thursday 18th September 2025
6.45pm – 11.30pm
Burloes Hall, Royston SG8 9NE
Congratulations to all the nominees, winners and highly commended businesses!
1. Apprentice / Trainee of The Year
WINNER: Mia Henderson | Little Acorns
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Charlie Woods | Finishing Trades
2. Contribution to The Community
WINNER: Bow Books
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rob Mills, Royston Market
3. Green Award
WINNER: EWFM
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Annie Oak
4. Lifetime Achievement
WINNER: Trevor Hopkins | Dysons
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Barbara Smith | Barbara’s Flowers
5. Best Hospitality
WINNER: Flintshack
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kooky Nohmad
6. Best Customer Service
WINNER:Chloe’s Jewellers
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Butcher Boyz
7. Employee of The Year
WINNER: Ben Adamson | EWFM
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Donna Easto | Chloe’s Jewellers
8. Business Leader of The Year
WINNER: Alex Synowiec | Cam Store
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kirby Morrow | Cambridge Wine Royston
9. Independent Business of The Year
WINNER: La Bella Vita & La Bella Chic
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cambridge Wine Royston
10. Best Emerging Business
WINNER: Horsebox Coffee Shop
HIGHLY COMMENDED: MITr
11. Beauty and Styling
WINNER: Hush Skin & Beauty
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Ruby Rooms
12. Beyond Royston
WINNER: CrossFit Iron Hive
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Happy Bunnies Nursery School
Congratulations to all the nominees!
1. Apprentice / Trainee of The Year
Nominees:
o Kyle Goold – Limitless Academy
o Mia Henderson – Little Acorns Preschool and Nursery
o Charlie Woods – Finishing Trades
WINNER: Mia Henderson | Little Acorns
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Charlie Woods | Finishing Trades
2. Contribution to The Community
Nominees:
o Bow Books
o Lee’s Window Cleaning
o Flintshack
o Little Acorns Preschool and Nursery
o John Rees – Royston Town Council
o Cambridge Wine Royston
o Rob Mills – Market Manager at Royston Town Council
o Limitless Academy Of Performing Arts
WINNER: Bow Books
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rob Mills, Royston Market
3. Green Award
Nominees:
o EWFM
o Royston Environmental Group
o Annie Oak
WINNER: EWFM
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Annie Oak
4. Lifetime Achievement
Nominees:
o Jo Guiver – Essential Beauty
o Trevor Hopkins – Dysons Menswear
o Marilyn Ling – Kisses Royston
o John Rees – Royston Town Council
o Barbara Smith- Barbara’s Flowers
o Anne Jones – EWFM
WINNER: Trevor Hopkins | Dysons
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Barbara Smith | Barbara’s Flowers
5. Best Hospitality
Nominees:
o The Royal Bengal Tandoori Restaurant,Royston
o MITr
o Flintshack
o Kooky Nohmad
o Moreno’s Cafe
WINNER: Flintshack
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kooky Nohmad
6. Best Customer Service
Nominees:
o Barbaras flowers
o Cam Store Ltd
o Chloe’s Jewellers & Repairs – Royston
o Horsebox Coffee Shop
o Hush Skin & Beauty – Royston
o Kelly’s Kitchen
o Kooky Nohmad
o La Bella Chic
o La Bella Vita- Royston
o Little Acorns Preschool and Nursery
o Market Hill Dentistry
o Merlin Mica Hardware Royston
o Mick’s Barbers of Royston
o MITr
o Moreno’s Cafe
o Premier Travel Royston
o Revolution Records Royston
o The Butcher Boyz
o The Royal Bengal Tandoori Restaurant,Royston
o The Ruby Rooms
o Waterglow Plumbing,Heating and Gas Ltd
WINNER:Chloe’s Jewellers
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Butcher Boyz
7. Employee of The Year
Nominees:
o Harry Fortune – Mick’s Barbers of Royston
o Caroline Evans – Bloom Royston
o Michelle Woodhouse- Glazed Creations
o Jessica Hepplethwaite – Limitless Academy Of Performing Arts
o Miguel – The Butcher Boyz
o Ben Adamson – EWFM
o Jay Bushaway – Merlin Mica Hardware Royston
o Lola cox – Hush Skin & Beauty – Royston
o Donna Easto – Chloe’s Jewellers & Repairs – Royston
o Jamie Leigh Jarvis – Little Acorns Preschool and Nursery
WINNER: Ben Adamson | EWFM
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Donna Easto | Chloe’s Jewellers
8. Business Leader of The Year
Nominees:
o Jessica Bryan – The Ruby Rooms
o Alex Synowiec – Cam Store Limited
o Julia O’Brien – Hush Skin & Beauty – Royston
o Shelley Ward – Little Acorns Preschool and Nursery
o Kirby Morrow – Cambridge Wine Royston
WINNER: Alex Synowiec | Cam Store
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kirby Morrow | Cambridge Wine Royston
9. Independent Business of The Year
Nominees:
o La Bella Chic
o Bow Books
o Cam Store Ltd
o Cambridge Wine Royston
o Glazed Creations
o Horsebox Coffee Shop
o Hush Skin & Beauty – Royston
o Kelly’s Kitchen
o Kisses Royston
o Kooky Nohmad
o La Bella Vita- Royston
o Ladds
o Little Acorns Preschool and Nursery
o MG Caravans & Motorhomes
o Mick’s Barbers of Royston
o Moreno’s Cafe
o Octa Design & Build
o Revolution Records Royston
o Thai Rack Glass House
o The Beauty Hub
o The Honest Fig
o The Nest Royston
o The Royal Bengal Tandoori Restaurant,Royston
o The Ruby Rooms
o Waterglow Plumbing,Heating and Gas Ltd
WINNER: La Bella Vita & La Bella Chic
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cambridge Wine Royston
10. Best Emerging Business
Nominees:
o Betweenbuns
o Elite 4 Collectables
o Horsebox Coffee Shop
o Lazos Grove
o MITr
o Olivia’s Photography
o The Pines Studio
WINNER: Horsebox Coffee Shop
HIGHLY COMMENDED: MITr
11. Beauty and Styling
Nominees:
o Andersons Hair
o Eden Beauty & Tanning
o Essential Beauty Essential Beauty
o Haitch & Joes
o Hush Skin & Beauty – Royston
o Mick’s Barbers of Royston
o Pamper Mi Mi
o The Ruby Rooms
o Saks Royston
o The Beauty Hub
o The Hair Boutique
WINNER: Hush Skin & Beauty
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Ruby Rooms
12. Beyond Royston
Nominees:
o Baron Brewing
o Cambridge Juice Company
o Happy Bunnies Nursery School
o Highland Cow Cottage
o Iron Hive Crossfit
o Papas Locas
o Strand PR
o Coach House Hotel Flint Cross
o Fancy Fingers – Nail Colour & Design by Katie
o Beauty by Chloe, Ashwell
o Buntingford Brewery
WINNER: CrossFit Iron Hive
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Happy Bunnies Nursery School
MAIN EVENT SPONSOR
After the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Royston First Business Awards return for a second year – celebrating the exceptional achievements of our local business community.
Proudly supported by our Award sponsors and with C4B Media as our main event sponsor, this prestigious evening will once again take place at the beautiful Burloes Hall in Royston.
Set in stunning surroundings, it’s the perfect occasion to recognise and honour the businesses that help Royston thrive.
Book your tickets
£60 (inc. VAT)
Tables of ten are available.
Hurry! Tickets are going fast.
The twelve categories for this year’s Royston First Business Awards are each designed to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and employees.
Here are the categories you can apply for:
1. Apprentice / Trainee of The Year
2. Contribution to The Community
3. Green Award
4. Lifetime Achievement
5. Best Hospitality
6. Best Customer Service
7. Employee of The Year
8. Business Leader of The Year
9. Independent Business of The Year
10. Best Emerging Business
11. Beauty and Styling
12. Beyond Royston
Nominate a business
Check out the available awards and nominate an outstanding Royston business today!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Awards Ceremony – Awards will be given across various categories, recognising the significant contributions to the Royston community.
Entertainment & Dining – Enjoy an evening of entertainment, a 3-course meal and celebration.
Networking – Connect with other local businesses, including business leaders and other decision-makers, to build your network.
