Dynamic Business Awards 2025

The Dynamic Business Awards 2025 were held at the Grand, Brighton, on Thursday 8 May, organised by Platinum Media Group to celebrate the achievements of the many successful and inspirational business women across Sussex.

We were delighted to sponsor the SME Business of the Year Award, which was won by Pip Rothwell at Technology Triumphs and presented by Partner Alison Jones.

Congratulations to all of the finalists in this category: Emma Clery, Flexibility Matters, Joanna Haslam, Snap Finger Click, Liz Jefferson, Doodie Stark, Sarah Gobran, Guildford Shakespeare Company and Zoe Masterson, Joint Living.

The Dynamic Business Awards recognise, reward and celebrate the talent, resilience and impact of businesswomen in Sussex from hundreds of entries. The winners demonstrated to the judges leadership with passion, purpose and persistence. They are not only shaping the future of their own businesses but also inspiring the next generation of women.

The Dynamic Awards 2025 categories were won by:

Inspirational Award Molly Ellis, Project Accountability 

Future Talent of the Year Lauren Lucas, Wrightlink 

Professional Services Award Attieh Fard, Fard Solicitors 

Employer of the Year Rebecca Newman-Smith, Ashton Care 

Community Hero Award Jenny Rayner, The Lucy Rayner Foundation 

Women in Tech Award Mary Kemp, AI Potential 

Best Customer Service Sophie Reed, South Coast Home Care 

Innovator of the Year Lucy Hughes, Marina Tex 

Best New Business Award Leah Boxell, Enablists 

Large Business of the Year Francesca Wyatt, Porky Whites 

Property Professional of the Year Vashikeh Clare, Star Property Group 

Businesswoman of the Year Carina Bauer, IMEX Group 

SME Business of the Year Pip Rothwell, Technology Triumphs 

Sustainability Champion Award Sophia Lorimer, Fine-Tuned Wardrobe 

MD of the Year Dr Carole Gilling-Smith, The Agora Clinic 

Business Growth Award Kate Lester, Diamond Logistics 

Company of the Year Barwells Solicitors

Our Partner Alison Jones, who was also a finalist in the Businesswoman of the Year Awards, comments: “What an amazing evening, it was fantastic to meet and hear from so many talented businesswomen who are making a difference in their businesses and business sectors. They are truly an inspiration to us all and a demonstration of what a vibrant and varied business community we have in Sussex.”

Full details of the categories, winners and the finalists can be found here.