Finalists announced for Leicester’s Niche Business Awards 2025
- Kerry Smith
- May 2
- 3 min read
Judges are picking their winners for the Niche Business Awards in September.
The eagerly awaited announcement of the finalists for the 2025 Niche Business Awards occurred earlier today during the annual Niche Networking event at TheMusicLicence provider PPL PRS, located in the centre of Leicester.
Drawing a crowd of more than 70 local professionals, the networking event – headline sponsored by creative agency Trident – brought together a diverse mix of businesses from across Leicestershire.
Adam Burrage, Managing Director of Trident – the Niche Business Awards’ Headline Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year – said: "Through the Niche Business Awards, we want to encourage local businesses to open their digital doors and step beyond Leicestershire’s borders to compete globally. There’s so much Leicester businesses can do to unlock new revenue streams and boost efficiency.
"Digital tools can speed up engagement with clients, enhance online presence, and, ultimately, bring more profit into the city. We’re excited to show businesses how they can start making a bigger impact digitally."
With fresh samosas and fizz in hand, guests gathered at PPL PRS to hear who made the shortlist for this year’s prestigious Leicestershire awards.
Now in its 11th year, the Niche Business Awards celebrate exceptional talent, innovation, and dedication across a variety of industries.
The 2025 theme, Bollywood, promises a spectacular night of colour, culture, and celebration when the winners are crowned at the awards ceremony on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Athena.
Jenny Cross, founder of the Niche Business Awards, added: “Every year we’re blown away by the calibre of nominations. Leicestershire has an incredible business scene, and the Niche Business Awards are all about recognising and celebrating that success. With the Bollywood theme, this year’s event is set to be the most vibrant yet.”
Finalists were announced across 15 categories:
Employer of the Year – Sponsored by ksabLAW
Caterpillar Leicester
Kara Healthcare
Pinnacle International Freight
Samworth Brothers
Triumph Motorcycles
Professional Services – Sponsored by Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax
Furnley House
Rutland House Counselling and Psychotherapy
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors
The Health Suite
Wellbeing Therapy Solutions
Businessperson of the Year – Sponsored by Skintique Beautiful Smiles
Barbara Chantrill MBE - Leicestershire Education Business Company
Gareth James - LAMP
Kishan Bhogaita - Roof Maker
Louisa Randall - Rose & Nancy
Nitesh Somani - Kara Healthcare
Best Customer Service – Sponsored by Kazzoo IT Solutions
Boden
Furnley House
George’s Hairdressing
Opulance - The Hair and Beauty House
Triage Team - The Bridge (East Midlands)
Best Small Business – Sponsored by Amedics
Globe2
Holders Estate Agents
Primary Live
Rose & Nancy
Stateside Distribution
Charity of the Year – Sponsored by HIT Technology
Bright Hope in North West Leicestershire
Focus Charity
Freeva: Free from Violence and Abuse
Headway Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland
The Bridge (East Midlands)
Rising Star – Sponsored by Weatherwise Services
Mandy Bradbury - Hollingsworths Solicitors
Nitesh Somani - Kara Healthcare
Rebecca Holders - Holders Estate Agents
Sophie Matthews - HIT Technology
Tania Gerard - Tania Gerard Digital
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sponsored by BP Legal Solicitors
Bhavin Gandhi - Paradigm Wills and Legal Services
Glenn McAllen-Finney - Chrome Video
Rebecca Holders - Holders Estate Agents
Sam Hagger - The Beautiful Pubs Collective
Steve Boorman - Anthony James Insurance Brokers
Business Growth – Sponsored by Aims Accountants for Business
ADS Laser Cutting
Anthony James Insurance Brokers
Bromford Precision Solutions
Emma Brown Hair
The Health Suite
Kith & Kin
John's House
The Belmont
The Old Bulls Head (Woodhouse Eaves)
Winstanley House
Community Champion – Sponsored by Trident
Chris Shaw
Lauren McCormick
Louise Coleman
Rebecca Pawley
Tania Gerard
Creative – Sponsored by Minuteman Press Oadby
Arch Creative
De Montfort University
LCB Depot
Voyager
Zelie*
Sustainability – Sponsored by Ford & Slater
Abacus Flooring Solutions
Measom Freer
Sustainable Food Places
Sustainable Minds Consultancy
The Village (Eco Village)
Best Family Business – Sponsored by Fraser Stretton
Charles Bentley
DR Electrical
Kara Healthcare
Pinnacle International Freight
Smith Brothers (Leicester)
Best New Business – Sponsored by Optima UK
Fit20 Leicester
Holders Estate Agents
Rose & Nancy
Stateside Distribution
The One Clinic
Finalists will now go through to the next phase, where a panel of independent judges will interview each finalist before the winners are announced in September.
