Entering your business into local and national awards can bring a wealth of benefits. First and foremost, it’s a fantastic morale booster for your team. Being recognised for your hard work and achievements validates the effort everyone has put into the business, creating a shared sense of pride and motivation.
From a client’s perspective, awards signal credibility and excellence. Winning or being shortlisted showcases your expertise and commitment to high standards, which builds trust and strengthens client relationships. Awards also offer unmatched opportunities to raise your brand’s profile. The publicity from being a finalist or winner can amplify your PR efforts, ensuring your business stands out in a competitive marketplace. With increased visibility, your brand becomes synonymous with success, fostering recognition that resonates with potential clients and partners alike.
At Opendoorz, we couldn’t be prouder of our members who have reached the finals or have taken home prestigious awards in 2024. Their accomplishments highlight the calibre of our community, showcasing the incredible experience, innovation, and leadership that define our members. These successes inspire us and reinforce our commitment to connecting and empowering remarkable business leaders.
Below, are just some of our members who’ve celebrated award wins or nominations. Each story is a testament to their hard work, vision, and the significant impact their businesses make in their industries. Discover the awards they’ve won, the recognition they’ve earned, and the value these accolades bring to their brands.
Oxford group member, Vinny Kumar of Cherrypicked Residential was awarded Top Agent in the UK for Customer Service by Phil Spencer at the 21st ESTAS Awards.
Tom Barnes of Barnes Wealth Management from our Thames group won the National Professional Adviser Award for Newcomer of the Year.
Also from Thame, Colin Barnett of CB Talent Consulting, won Most Effective Recruitment Marketing Campaign at the Recruiter Awards.
Cheltenham Opendoorz member, Dionne Popplestone of Dionne Popplestone Ltd won Best New Business 2024 at the Best Businesswoman Awards.
Jane Fryatt of Face2Face HR from our Wallingford group won the Breathe HR Solutions Advocate of the year
North Cotswold member Neil Smith of Reform IT was highly commended at the Gloucestershire Business Awards 2024 in the Cyber Business of the Year category.
Anthony Tattersall of Darcica Logistics from our North Oxford group won the prestigious Sustainable Transport Award at this year’s Motor Transport Awards.
Frilford’s Calum Clewer from GHM communications won First Sight Media Technology Excellence Award at the 2024 OXBA’s
And last but not least our North Oxford member, Carla Massey from Oxfordshire Hot Tubs won multiple times at the UK Pool & Spa Awards! This is an annual event open to the whole of the swimming pools & hot tub industry and voted for by the public, industry peers and a judging panel. They took home Retailer of the Year, as well as awards for Technician of the Year, Wellness Project of the year and Hot Tub Project of the Year (Over £10k)… they really did make a splash!
