Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has announced the finalists for the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Bevan Buckland LLP.
Businesses of all sizes and from a diverse range of sectors across Wales submitted entries in the hopes of securing one of the coveted titles, with 50 companies shortlisted across 12 award categories.
Leading the way is Pontyclun-based manufacturer Concrete Canvas Ltd, which has earned an impressive four nominations: Global Business of the Year, Green Business Award, Manufacturer of the Year and SME Exporter of the Year.
Other standout finalists include KYMCO UK Ltd in Bridgend, ISCA UK Ltd in Caerphilly, Cardiff-based firms Blake Morgan LLP, Cavefish and GCRS Global, Swansea manufacturer Viscose Closures, and south-east Wales-based Safran Seats.
Green Business Award 2025 – Sponsored by Dauson Environmental Group
Finalists
- Concrete Canvas Ltd
- DR.Organic Ltd
- FleetEV
- Gavin Griffiths Recycling
- Safran Seats GB
Innovation Award 2025 – Sponsored by Browne Jacobson
Finalists
- Cavefish
- Lion Laboratories Limited
- Nanopharm (an Aptar Company)
- One Step North
- SNOAP
Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year Award 2025
Finalists
- Blake Morgan LLP
- Major R Owen Ltd
- Mech Tech Professionals
- Monmouthshire Building Society
- Safran Seats GB
Global Business of the Year Award 2025 – Sponsored by Atradius
Finalists
- Concrete Canvas Ltd
- GCRS Global
- HONA
- KYMCO UK Limited
- Peter Jones
Manufacturer of the Year Award 2025 – Sponsored by Copa-Data
Finalists
- Chevler Ltd
- Concrete Canvas Ltd
- JC Moulding Ltd
- Rockwool Ltd
- Viscose Closures Ltd
Outstanding Workplace Culture Award 2025 – Sponsored by Thomas Carroll
Finalists
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Barcud Shared Services Ltd
- Business Language Services
- Educ8 Group
- Insight HRC Ltd
Digital Business Award 2025 – Sponsored by Tramshed Tech
Finalists
- Acuity Law
- Aspire 2Be
- Cavefish
- Simply Do Ideas (“SimplyDo”)
- WCS Agency
Equity and Inclusion Award 2025 – Sponsored by Acuity Law
Finalists
- Blake Morgan LLP
- Bute Energy
- Ogi
- PeoplePlus
- Welsh Refugee Council
SME Exporter of the Year Award 2025 – Sponsored by Welsh Government
Finalists
- Brainbox Ltd
- Celtic English Academy
- Concrete Canvas Ltd
- ISCA UK Ltd
- Viscose Closures Ltd
Emerging Exporter of the Year Award 2025 – Sponsored by SH&P
Finalists
- GCRS Global
- ISCA UK Ltd
- KYMCO UK Limited
- Limb-art Ltd
- Tyre Glider Ltd
Professional Services Firm of the Year Award 2025 – Sponsored by Legal News Wales
Finalists
- Darogan Limited
- Hexa Finance
- Landsker Business Solutions
- UK Analytics Ltd.
- United Worldwide Logistics
Customer Excellence Award 2025 – Sponsored by Xeinadin
Finalists
- Clockwise Cardiff
- David Spear Commercials Ltd
- Hospital Innovations
- Steer IT Solutions
- Wales Millennium Centre
The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony, hosted by broadcaster Andrea Byrne and sponsored by Bevan Buckland LLP, on 12 June at Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. One finalist will also be awarded ‘Wales Business of the Year’ during the ceremony.
Gus Williams, interim CEO of Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said: “The Wales Business Awards are an exciting showcase for the successes and achievements of the very best of Welsh business. We were thrilled to have received hundreds of fantastic entries this year, highlighting the innovation, creativity and ambitions of companies across the country.
“We are looking forward to celebrating our incredible finalists at our ceremony in June, together with members of the Welsh business community, distinguished dignitaries and ministers including Secretary of State for Wales, the Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP.”
