2025 Sponsors
We couldn’t do this without our sponsors, in particular our headline sponsor Barclays.
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Barclays
Headline Sponsor, Norfolk Business of the Year, and Oustanding Achievement
Supporting businesses turning over more than £6.5m pa, Barclays Corporate Banking has the banking excellence you’d expect with the data and insights you don’t. We look beyond banking to help you see what really matters. Through our dedicated sector and regional specialists, and the power of the wider Barclays network, we can act on those insights together. We can provide you with innovative financing solutions that help you achieve a more expansive, better-connected future for your business. See things differently with Big Picture Banking at Barclays.
Visit barclayscorporate.com
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Ashtons LegalItem Link
Sponsors of Employer of the Year
Ashtons Legal is delighted to sponsor the Business Awards again and are this year sponsoring the Employer of Year category.
An award-winning firm, Ashtons’ vision is to be ‘an exceptional professional service provider putting our clients at the centre of everything we do’. Regardless of legal need, Ashtons’ focus is on always delivering first class legal advice with exceptional service, helping our clients grow and achieve their aims. We are a full-service law firm, providing every type of commercial legal advice that businesses need.
Our law solicitors are efficient and pragmatic, delivering solutions that keep businesses coming back. They anticipate challenges and opportunities, offering strategic advice to keep clients ahead of the game. Their expertise, attention to detail, and passion drive client’s success.
Ashtons is delighted to sponsor the Employer of the Year award category and are hoping to see entries from a diverse number of organisations all involved in East Anglia’s thriving business community.
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Ensors, part of AzetsItem Link
Sponsors of Large Business of the Year
Ensors, part of Azets is one of East Anglia’s oldest and most respected chartered accountancy firms, with over 130 years’ experience in professional accountancy services. Ensors has seven office locations, spanning from London to Huntingdon.
We understand that no two businesses are the same, and neither are their accounting requirements. From core accountancy expertise to niche specialisms, we offer end-to-end accountancy services which are tailored to your unique needs.
We cover a wide range of sectors, from education and charity, to manufacturing, agriculture and tourism.
Our local experts are on hand to support our corporate clients by providing strategic and practical advice, in line with the ever-changing regulations and guidance. We advise on audits, tax efficiency & structure, corporate finance and much more to businesses across Norfolk.
We have been helping businesses in the region to achieve their full potential for a number of years and this experience puts us in the perfect position to help you to manage, protect and shape your financial future.
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Greater Anglia
Sponsors of Customer Excellence Award
Greater Anglia is proud to be sponsoring this year’s Norfolk Business Awards. We are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ensuring that the railways play their full part in helping our region to be both economically prosperous and a wonderful place to live.
We are therefore committed to consistently raising customer service standards. We now have a fleet of brand-new trains, operating on our Norfolk routes, transforming the travelling environment, providing more comfortable journeys, increasing seating capacity and helping to deliver record-breaking performance, as part of a £1.4 billion investment programme. Every single carriage has been replaced in the largest ever investment in trains in East Anglia. In Norfolk, all local routes are now operated with high quality, three or four carriage trains (not mostly one or two carriage trains, as before). They are air conditioned and more accessible, with plug and USB points and free wifi.
Over the last year we have been taking advantage of the benefits offered by the new trains, as we achieved the highest-ever annual punctuality levels seen across our network. Our teams have also been doing an excellent job of keeping our trains clean and safe. We’re looking forward to welcoming more and more customers back on our trains as we recover from the pandemic and support the sustainable economic development of our region in line with decarbonisation targets. So excellent customer service really is at the heart of our plans to transform our region’s train services.
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MAD-HRItem Link
Sponsors of Medium Business of the Year
Is your business achieving its full potential through its people? As a multi-award-winning HR consultancy based in the East of England, we’re here to make sure it does. We specialise in helping businesses of all sizes become more productive, profitable, and people-focused.
Our expert team works alongside you to simplify HR – whether you need advice on recruitment, managing employee performance, navigating complex legal matters, or creating a strategic overhaul of your HR function. We offer both ad hoc and retained services, giving you the flexibility to get exactly what you need, when you need it.
With a Platinum rating from Feefo for customer excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering real results. You’ll benefit from 24/7 access to our unique tech platform, packed with policies, templates, and guidance - plus our hands-on, solutions-focused approach whenever you pick up the phone.
We’re not just HR specialists – we’re part of your team. We understand the pressures of running a business and tailor our support to fit your commercial goals. And with strong ties to our community – supporting local causes, innovation hubs, and business boards – we lead with values as well as expertise.
If you’re ready to get the best from your people, we’re ready to help. Book a free discovery call today and find out how our proven HR strategies can unlock real growth for your business.
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RWEItem Link
Sponsors of Positive Impact on the Community Award
RWE is the largest producer of power in the UK, and a leading renewable generator, supplying around 15% of UK electricity with a diverse operational portfolio of onshore wind, offshore wind, hydro, biomass and gas. The UK plays a key role in RWE's strategy to grow its renewables portfolio and to become carbon neutral by 2040. Between 2024 and 2030, RWE expects to invest €55 billion in new green technologies and infrastructure to support the energy transition. RWE directly employs around 2,600 people in the UK, plus many more indirectly.
Focusing on the Norfolk Offshore Wind Projects, Norfolk Vanguard East and West, and Norfolk Boreas, they will collectively produce enough green electricity to meet 10% of the UK’s domestic needs.
Onshore, construction of the 60km underground cable route is underway, already providing skilled jobs and opportunities for young people to begin their careers. In the onshore construction alone, over 40 local companies are involved, further providing opportunities for the region in helping us grow green.
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KPMGItem Link
Drinks Reception Sponsor
KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a leading professional services firm offering audit, tax and advisory services to clients across a wide range of industries.
Combining a multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge it helps clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities. Operating from 20 offices across the UK with approximately 17,000 partners and staff, it's the people at KPMG that make the difference.
Every day, they help organisations across every sector accelerate their digital transformation, manage risks, drive forward with their ESG strategies, and unlock opportunities.
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The Norfolk Showground & Events CentreItem Link
Venue Sponsor
The Norfolk Showground & Events Centre is the premier events venue in East Anglia for large scale events, corporate functions, conferences, sporting events and more! When you book your event at the Norfolk Showground whether it’s a team meeting, trade fair or music festival, you are contributing to the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association and it’s charitable objectives to support food, farming and the countryside.
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Epic Event HireItem Link
Decor Sponsor
Your Award-Winning Partner for Wedding and Venue Decoration
The premier choice for award-winning wedding and venue decoration in East Anglia. We are proud to be one of the region's best-rated event companies, offering a seamless and stress-free experience for your special day. With over 20 years of expertise, you can trust us to bring your vision to life.
Comprehensive Event Decoration & Hire Services
We specialise in transforming venues with our extensive range of decoration and event hire items. Our services include:
Creative Lighting & Draping: Create the perfect ambience with our stunning lighting solutions, including hanging lanterns, uplighting, and elegant draping.
Unique Photo Opportunities: Make a statement with our popular light-up letters, flower walls, and stylish backdrops.
Elegant Table & Chair Decor: Elevate your venue with our chair covers and exquisite table centrepieces.
Dance Floors & Photo Booths: Keep your guests entertained with our high-quality dance floor hire and luxurious photo booths.
Expert Entertainment & DJ Services
Beyond decoration, we are your go-to source for exceptional event entertainment throughout Norfolk and the surrounding counties. Our experienced Disco and DJ service will ensure your guests are on the dance floor all night long.
Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or private party, Epic Event Hire has everything you need to create an unforgettable experience.
