2015 Entrants

“Hair extensions to suit individual clients’ needs”, is the proud boast of Angels Locks in Sheerness. The High Street salon has been up and running for nearly two years and is fast establishing itself as the town’s go-to stylist. Director, Angela...

It only opened its doors 14 months ago, but William Whitmey Independent Funeral Directors has already seen business increase by 75% in the first two months of it’s second year of trading. Director, Alex Whitmey said: ” Breaking into a market where family trust has...

The Cleaning Fairy prides itself on offering all of its customers an efficient, thorough and trustworthy service. Tracy May launched the Faversham-based company in 2009 and since then, it has grown to 15 dedicated members of staff cleaning hundreds of houses, holiday lets and businesses...

Julie Gamble Advanced Skin and Beauty Clinic has been trading on Sittingbourne High Street for 23 years. It provides high-tech skincare and advanced hair removal services to both men and women aged 18-plus. Since its inception in 1992, the business has grown, with new products and services...

On the outskirts of Faversham, Judd’s Folly Hotel is situated in three acres of land which houses 26 bedrooms, function rooms, event sites and a restaurant. Winners of the Retail and Hospitality Award last year, Judd’s Folly was taken over in 2009 by owner Jason Wolverson...

A chandelier manufacturing company, which has held the Royal Warrant by appointment to Her Majesty The Queen as glass restorers for 29 years, is among the finalists. Wilkinson Plc, established in 1947, was based in London with a Mayfair showroom and a factory in Catford. But it moved to the...

The Harmony Therapy Trust provides a host of holistic treatments for people with a range of conditions. Based at the Sheppey Healthy Living Centre, off Royal Road, Sheerness, the charity provides a host of complimentary therapies. It’s designed for sufferers of life-altering illnesses such...

Dave Wood initially started Farmwood Mechanical and Electrical Services Ltd in his front room in January, 2002. Since then it has steadily grown. Based in Sittingbourne, the company offers service, repairs and installation of industrial, commercial and domestic ventilation systems...

From science parks to shopping centres and schools to factories, a Sittingbourne firm has been at the heart of keeping them bird and pest free since 2008. Bird and Pest Solutions is a finalist in this year’s Swale Business Awards. The company was set up by David Green and originally run...

A delicious range of sandwiches, baguettes, wraps and jacket potatoes are available at Baileys Coffee Shop and Sandwich Bar. The Sittingbourne High Street venue also serves up a daily selection of homemade cakes as well as hot and cold drinks. It’s the only coffee shop in the area with...

The company manufactures goods for the motorsport industry. Its main products are kart and car seats for kit cars and small sports vehicles. In addition it provides rib protectors for kart drivers who often get badly bruised during events plus associated products and accessories that are made in...

Tinder Corporation offers IT hardware and software consultancy and sales as well as business telephony solutions, lines and broadband services. Additionally, it provides cloud-based solutions such as web and email hosting and Office 365. It also supplies IT support services ranging from a...

South East Coachworks offers all aspects of vehicle restoration, including elegant and high-quality refurbishments of double-deckers buses, and interior maintenance on emergency services vehicles. A team of highly-skilled engineers with a combined experience of more than 100 years, do...

In just four years, Amanda Phillips has built a reputation as a highly-qualified, trustworthy, and flexible childminder. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage-compliant, she gives parents peace of mind knowing their children are in safe and capable...

The Heritage is Sheppey’s First Micro-pub. It offers mainly Kent real ales, Kentish cider and wines as well as soft drinks, coffee, tea and pre-packed snacks. It does not serve spirits, lager or food whilst TV, juke box, gaming machines, pool tables and mobile phones are not...