We have our finalists for 2025! 
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the businesses and individuals who have made it to the final stage. The talent and dedication across the North West is truly inspiring – with a record number of entries in some categories you didn’t make it easy for our judges!
Here are your fantastic finalists:
Contribution to the North West Economy sponsored by City of Derry Airport
McColgans Quality Foods
Creative Industries Business of the Year sponsored by Toast Accountants Ltd.
Mini Melo-Beats Sensory Sessions
Creative Marketer of the Year sponsored by BHP Security Solutions
Educational Collaborator Award sponsored by Loganair
Benchmark Financial Planning Fujitsu Derry
Hotel of the Year sponsored by Dillon Bass
Innovation & Technology Award sponsored by Allstate Northern Ireland
The Influencer Hub
Large Business of the Year sponsored by Davy
McColgan’s Quality Foods
Pub of the Year sponsored by Derry Journal
Iona House
Restaurant of the Year sponsored by U105
The Oak Room at The Ebrington Hotel
Small Business of the Year sponsored by City Centre Initiative & Londonderry Chamber of Commerce
Cellofella WeeBuns, Castlederg
Sustainability Champions Award sponsored by Derry City & Strabane District Council
Young Business Person of the Year sponsored by Alchemy Technology Services
Orlaith Bakes (Scoil Mhuire Buncrana) Nails By Sophie The Influencer Hub
Our Business Hero Award, sponsored by Ulster University Business School (Derry/Londonderry) will be announced at the Business Awards ceremony on 5th September.
A MASSIVE well done to each and every one of you! We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony.
