Well done to all the finalists and winners at the K&C Business Awards 2019
The winners of the second Kensington & Chelsea Business Awards were announced on Thursday at a glittering ceremony at the Millennium Gloucester Kensington Hotel.
Hosted by KCCC in association with the Holiday Inn - Kensington High Street, the Awards aim to recognise and reward the achievements of the local business community in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
The Business of the Year award was presented to Da Mario Restaurant, an Italian restaurant in Kensington with family roots back to the formation of Pizza Express in the 1960's.
K&C Business Awards Winners 2019
Business of the Year
Winner: Da Mario Restaurant
Best Business for Customer Service
Winner: Enjoy Education
Highly Commended: Holiday Inn Kensington High Street
Commended: Ibis Styles London Gloucester Road
Finalists: Beauchamp Foot Care, Jenny Lee Beauty Salon, Susan Metcalfe Residential, City Relay, Threads & Co, Ask The Boss, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Independent Retailer of the Year
Winner: Cass Art
Highly Commended: Notting Hill Gate Opticians
Commended: Daniela De Montby Handbags
Finalist: Real Ale Ltd, Blush & Ivory, The Baby Cot Shop, Initially London, H&Y Jewellery, AntikBar Ltd, The Eye Establishment
Young Entrepreneur or Innovator of the Year
Winner: Chez Artists
Highly Commended: Sterling Media
Judge’s Special Commendation: Incognito
Finalists: Zuaya
Best SME
Winner: Innovative Aged Care
Highly Commended: Ivy Education
Commended: Bluebird Care Kensington & Chelsea
Judge’s Special Commendation are awarded to: InCognito,
Finalists: Beauchamp Foot Care, Kensington SkinCare, Susan Metcalfe Residential, Sterling Media, City Relay
Small Employer of the Year
Winner: Initially London
Highly Commended: Ashley Wilson Solicitors LLP
Commended: Ibis Styles London Gloucester Road
Finalists: Beauchamp Foot Care, Da Mario, City Relay,
Best Charity or Social Enterprise
Winner: Friends of the Royal Marsden, Chelsea
Highly Commended: London Children’s Book Project
Commended: Friends of Chelsea Children’s Hospital School
Finalists: Solidarity Sports, WestWay Trust
Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner: Da Mario Restaurant
Highly Commended: Katherine Pooley
Finalists: Les Manufactures Catry
Large Employer of the Year
Winner: Holiday Inn Kensington High Street
Highly Commended: Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Finalists: Designer Exchange
Best Business Start Up
Winner: Fit for Life Youth
Highly Commended: Atelier Sara
Commended: Definitely Definitely Ltd
Finalists: Threads & Co
Best Hotel
Winner: Royal Garden Hotel
Highly Commended: Holiday Inn Kensington High Street
Commended: Hotel Indigo London Kensington
Finalists: The Milestone Hotel & Residences, Ibis Styles London Gloucester Road, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Best Bar or Restaurant
Winner: Romulu Café
Highly Commended: The Milestone Hotel & Residences – Stables Bar
Commended: Zuaya
Finalists: The Chelsea Cellar, Alexandrie, Da Mario
