2026 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. They look beyond banking to help you see what really matters. Through their dedicated sector and regional specialists, and the power of the wider Barclays network, they can act on those insights together. They can provide you with innovative financing solutions that help you achieve a more expansive, better-connected future for your business.
Visit barclayscorporate.com
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Ashtons LegalItem Link
Sponsors of Employer of the Year
Ashtons Legal is an established UK law firm recognised for its strong corporate and commercial capability and its commitment to delivering practical, business-focused legal advice.
They work closely with owner-managed businesses, corporates, entrepreneurs and professional advisers, providing strategic legal support that helps organisations grow, protect value and manage risk.
Their business services cover a broad spectrum of needs, including corporate transactions, commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory and compliance advice, dispute resolution, franchising, intellectual property, GDPR and data protection.
Tey take time to understand each client’s commercial objectives, enabling us to deliver clear, tailored solutions aligned with their long-term goals. Whether supporting day-to-day operational matters or advising on complex, high-value transactions, our teams act as trusted legal partners who prioritise clarity, confidence and commercial outcomes.
With offices in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich and Leeds, Ashtons Legal combines strong regional presence with national reach, supporting businesses across the UK and internationally.
Their collaborative approach ensures clients benefit from integrated expertise across multiple disciplines whenever their matters require a coordinated response.
Alongside their Business Client Services, they provide a full range of legal support for individuals, including property, family law, wills and probate, tax and trusts, and personal injury.
This breadth of expertise enables them to support business owners both professionally and personally, providing continuity and trusted advice at every stage of their journey.
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Ensors, part of AzetsItem Link
Sponsors of Large Business of the Year
Ensors is an award-winning accountancy firm with over 130 years in practice, serving clients in and around East Anglia. Now backed by the scale and resources of Azets, a UK Top 10 accountancy firm, Ensors clients and staff members benefit from expertise on a global scale and technological advancements
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Greater Anglia
Sponsors of Customer Excellence Award
Greater Anglia is proud to be sponsoring this year’s Suffolk Business Awards.
They 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. They are therefore committed to consistently raising customer service standards. They have a fleet of brand-new trains, operating on all our services, which have positively transformed the travelling environment, providing more comfortable journeys, increasing seating capacity and delivering excellent punctuality and reliability on a consistent basis, 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. They are air conditioned, with plug and USB points, free wifi and improved accessibility. They are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
They are also helping them deliver a very punctual and reliable service, with some of the highest annual performance levels ever seen across our network – as well as GA consistently being the best performing train operator in the UK.
With their customer feedback initiative “We’re All Ears”, they’re gaining even more regular insights into their customers priorities, helping them to make further improvements and encourage even more customers to take the train, as they continue to support the sustainable economic development of our region, in line with decarbonisation targets. So excellent customer service really is at the heart of their plans to keep on delivering a high-quality, convenient and passenger-focused train service for our region.
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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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Lovewell BlakeItem Link
Afterparty Sponsor
Lovewell Blake is a firm of Chartered Accountants and Financial Planners with four offices across East Anglia.
As a UK top‑50 firm and the oldest practice to retain its original name since 1858, we are proud of our long-standing independent heritage.
They are also a member of HLB International, a global network operating in 157 countries. Whether starting a business, expanding overseas, or managing assets, they support clients at every stage.
Their services are individually tailored, shaped around each client’s ambitions and priorities. Because every client is unique, the solutions we provide are distinct, personal, and designed to make a meaningful difference.
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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. They 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
They specialise in transforming venues with our extensive range of decoration and event hire items. Their services include:
Creative Lighting & Draping: Create the perfect ambience with their stunning lighting solutions, including hanging lanterns, uplighting, and elegant draping.
Unique Photo Opportunities: Make a statement with their popular light-up letters, flower walls, and stylish backdrops.
Elegant Table & Chair Decor: Elevate your venue with their chair covers and exquisite table centrepieces.
Dance Floors & Photo Booths: Keep your guests entertained with their high-quality dance floor hire and luxurious photo booths.
Expert Entertainment & DJ Services
Beyond decoration, they are your go-to source for exceptional event entertainment throughout Norfolk and the surrounding counties.
Thier 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.
