30 Sep Croydon’s mettle shines at Business Resilience Awards

The Croydon Business Resilience Awards were held virtually on 23 September for the first time, in celebration of the local businesses that have adapted and innovated to ensure their survival throughout the pandemic.

Formerly the Croydon Business Excellence Awards, this year’s event showcased south London’s fastest-growing borough as an example of dedication, ambition and community spirit.

110 entries were submitted for 65 local businesses, and an incredible 12,700 public votes were cast for the evening’s winners, highlighting the overwhelming support for those businesses that defied the odds in delivering for customers during challenging times.

The event was hosted by award-winning broadcaster Fayon Dixon.

Katharine Glass, Managing Director of White Label, said: “Croydon is a special place. It got under my skin more than 35 years ago when I first came to work here, and during that period there have been some difficult times, but when the going gets tough in Croydon, its amazing community spirit comes to the fore and rallies support.

“Never has this been more evident than in the past year, and we’ve been touched by the stories of kindness, commitment and compassion submitted by businesses entering the awards programme. It has been truly inspiring to hear about businesses supporting other businesses and their communities throughout the pandemic, proving that we are stronger when we work together.”

Let’s take a look at Croydon’s well-deserved winners:

COVID-19 Business Resilience Award Sponsored by Croydon BID

Winner – Rawlings Opticians

Highly Commended – HML Group
Commended – Miss Nang Treats

Local Lockdown Hero Sponsored by R&F Properties

Winner – Musical Bumps

Highly Commended – South Norwood Community Kitchen
Commended – Yian

Community Collaboration in response to COVID-19 Sponsored by Regent Land

Winner – Go2Games

Highly Commended – Musical Bumps
Commended – Purley BID

Outstanding Team Award

Winner – Atara Nailbar

Highly Commended – Chequers Contract Services
Commended – Start Up Croydon

COVID-19 Business Commitment to Education, Training and Skills Sponsored by World or Work at Croydon College

Winner – Go2Games

Highly Commended – Pamper Indulge and Give
Commended – Cheekysport

COVID-19 Start Up

Winner – Koshary Kitchen

Highly Commended – Roomium
Commended – Chatsworth Bakehouse

Young Person’s Contribution Sponsored by Royal Russell

Winner – Tyrell Davis-Douglin, Mr. Prospect

Highly Commended – La’Jay Taylor, Croydon Council
Commended – Harry Passman, Croydon Council

Industrial or Logistics Business Hero Sponsored by Prologis

Winner – DTT Removals

Highly Commended – Day Lewis
Commended – 26AVIATION

Business Pivot Award

Winner – Croydon Yoga Hub

Highly Commended – Spice Village
Commended – RA Republic

Sustainable Green Investment

Winner – Cozy Glow

Highly Commended – The Little Coffee Shop
Commended – Plastic Free Party Bags

Since the awards, La’Jay Taylor, apprentice at Croydon Council, was also named as Apprentice of the Year in the London Borough Partnership Awards!