Platinum Award
Winner:
BulliesOut
“Truly remarkable impact and lasting community change across the piece. BulliesOut initiatives foster resilience and kindness within Cardiff, leaving a powerful legacy. A thoroughly deserving winner of the Platinum!”
@BulliesOutUK | bulliesout.com
Arts & Creative
Winner:
Lathe to the Grave
“Lathe To The Grave has revolutionised vinyl access, empowering artists and gaining widespread recognition for inclusivity. Integral to the Welsh music scene!”
@lathetothegrave | lathetothegrave.com
Bar & Pub
Winner:
Lab 22
“In 2024, Lab 22 earned global recognition, winning prestigious awards, achieving record turnover, and solidifying Cardiff’s reputation as a top cocktail destination.”
@lab22cardiff | lab22cardiff.com
Business Services
Winner:
Ogi
“Ogi expanded access to ultrafast fibre, championed Welsh causes, and became a full-service telco, driving digital innovation across Wales.”
@ogiwales | ogi.wales
Sponsored by: Glamorgan Cricket Club
Charity
Winner:
BulliesOut
“BulliesOut impacted nearly 21,000 people, launched a Kindness Matters workshop, opened a charity shop, and continued its fight against bullying while promoting kindness.”
@BulliesOutUK | bulliesout.com
Civic
Winner:
Horn Development Association
“This civic champion expanded free community services, offering yoga, cooking clubs, youth mentoring and refugee integration, with multi-year funding ensuring sustainability.”
Education
Winner:
Cardiff Pottery Workshops Foundation
“Smartly doubled memberships, expanded workshops, supported mental health through Re-Fire, and celebrated creativity with expert sessions and community-driven initiatives.”
@cardiffpottery | cardiffpotteryworkshops.com
Sponsored by: Bupa Dental Care
Employer
Winner:
Penguin
“Penguin’s thoughtful approach to its team includes individual training budgets, a wellbeing calendar and evident emphasis on culture and collaboration.”
@penguinwm | penguinwealth.com
Event
Winner:
Cardiff Half Marathon (Run 4 Wales)
“The 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon broke records with 29,000 participants and raised £3 million in Wales’ largest multi-charity fundraising event. Top year!”
@cardiffhalf | cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk
Sponsor: Genero
Financial
Winner:
GS Verde Group
“Record year for deals and acquisitions, ranked as Wales’ most active M&A advisor, raised £1.1m, launched a global network: active, successful, ambitious.”
Hair & Beauty
Winner:
Dr Kathryn Aesthetics & Skincare
“This doctor-led practice has had a superb, highly active year: doubled its VIP Skin Club memberships, confirmed 450+ clients, and enhanced its reputation.”
@dr_kathryn | drkathrynaesthetics.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Winner:
Helpu
“Showcased a powerful mental health exhibition, partnered with Cardiff University, and launched a digital map amplifying men’s mental health support.”
@helpucymru | helpu.org.uk
Legal
Winner:
Howells Solicitors
“Significant growth with a rebrand, expanded services, increased profitability, enhanced client experience and strengthened its legal excellence.”
@howellslegal | howellslegal.co.uk
Sponsored by: Cardiff Property Awards
Legends
Winner:
Simon Constantinou at O. Constantinou & Sons
“This dynamic super salon continues to innovate, building its offer and reputation on the soundest of foundations. Consistent excellence over many decades!”
@simonconstantinouhairteam | simonconstantinou.com
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
voco® St David’s, Cardiff
“Celebrated its 25th anniversary with record guest numbers and major refurbishment of its Tiger Bay floor, maintaining the hallmark of five-star excellence. Vintage voco!”
@vocostdavidscardiff | stdavids.vocohotels.com
Sponsored by: Visit Cardiff Network
New Business
Winner:
Image Angel
“Impressive online safety product, leading innovation with invisible watermarking, gaining national recognition and reaching over 50k people in Cardiff already.”
@imageangel_ | imageangel.co.uk
Sponsored by: Cardiff Life
People Services
Winner:
Hoop Recruitment
“Remarkable growth in 2024 with sales powering to nearly £19m, 200+ permanent placements, while transitioning to employee ownership. Landmark year.”
@HoopRecruitment | hooprecruitment.co.uk
Sponsor: Norah Rose
Property
Winner:
The Tap End
“This all-female team generated sales of £1 million, skyrocketed its social following and saw high client retention based on its remarkable design projects.”
@thetapend.design | thetapend.design
Restaurant
Winner:
Thomas by Tom Simmons
“Achieved a long-term goal of 3 AA Rosettes: rare and prestigious. Success borne of quality of food and highly considerate approach to customers and team.”
@thomasbytomsimmons | thomas-pontcanna.co.uk
Sponsored by: Alliance Wales & West
Retailer
Winner:
Cardiff Gold
“Pivotal year with sales up 380% for this nine year old, bullion, luxury watches and secure safe deposit company. Set for sustained success.”
@cardiff_gold | cardiffgold.co.uk
Small Business
Winner:
Hiraeth
“Hiraeth’s bold move to Cardiff has successfully boosted footfall for this independent restaurant with its clear focus on seasonal menus and a kitchen farm.”
@hiraethkitchen | hiraethkitchen.com
Sustainability
Winner:
Mermaid Quay
“Vital, innovative waste reduction initiatives from Mermaid Quay in 2024. Recycling rates increased to 64% and it was granted the first GreenSeas Trust bin in Wales.”
@mermaidquay | mermaidquay.co.uk
Sponsored by: Cardiff Rugby
Technology
Winner:
Cave Fish AI
“A breakthrough year featuring the launch of EchoDepthAI, pioneering emotional intelligence solutions, and expanding partnerships. Look out for Cavefish AI…”
@cavefishai | cavefish.co.uk
Sponsor: EntreConf
Welsh Language
Winner:
Cardiff Students’ Union
“Da iawn! The first Students’ Union in Wales to receive the Welsh Commissioner’s Cynnig Cymraeg accreditation, expanding sports and society spaces for 30,000+ students.”
@cardiffstudents | cardiffstudents.com