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Nominations close soon for a number of awards and opportunities.
Richmond Business Awards 2025 winners
On Friday, 5th December, the Richmond Business Awards took place in ‘The Spirit of Rugby’ Suite at the Allianz Stadium.
Among the winners were NE Family Law and Shiuli – both have been featured in our Business Direct Newsletter and Local Stories.
Congratulations to all winners.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| People’s Choice Award | HRUC – Richmond upon Thames College |
| Best Entrepreneur | Sahmylle Peixe – Wellbeing Investments |
| Best Charity or Non-Profit | The Harlequins Foundation |
| Best Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility | Elizabeth Samuels Drama School |
| Best Digital Marketing | Third Space |
| Best Professional Practice | True Medispa |
| Best Environmental Sustainability | Butterworth Laboratories |
| Best Training and Development | Green Seal Promotions (AKA Quiz-Live) |
| Best Small Business | NE Family Law |
| Best in High Street | The Official Ted Lasso Store |
| Best Customer Service | Fairmont Law Solicitors |
| Best Business for Innovation | Shiuli |
| Best Business | London Square |
Christmas lights switch on dates
Local Christmas events:
- Twickenham Christmas Lights Switch On – Friday 21 November
- East Sheen Christmas Gathering – Friday 21 November
- Teddington Together, Christmas Lights Up Event – Thursday 27 November
- BeRichmond Christmas Light Switch On – Thursday 27 November
- Hampton Hill Christmas Parade – Friday 28 November
- Richmond Bridge Christmas Lights – Friday 28 November
- Light Up Whitton, Christmas Market – Saturday 29 November
- Barnes Christmas Festival – Sunday 30 November to Sunday 14 December
- Kew Sparkle – Friday 5 December
- Strawberry Hill Christmas Celebration – Friday 5 December
- Hampton Village Christmas – Sunday 7 December
- Hampton Wick Christmas – Friday 19 December