The 2024 Runnymede Business Awards were launched on 28 February at the Foxhills Country Club. Cllr Tom Gracey, leader of the Council said:

"Businesses play a huge role in making Runnymede a great place to live and work. Thank you to all the sponsors for their ongoing support and for enabling the awards to return in 2024. Once again, we want to shine a light on the achievements of local Runnymede businesses and recognise their role in supporting and developing our local economy”.

It is free, quick and easy to nominate your business or organisation for an award. Businesses will be able to nominate themselves in any of nine categories

You have until 24 April to enter.

Mike Walker, Managing Director, MGN Events, winner of Company of the Year said:

“Winning in 2023 provided a fantastic boost to all the team at MGN Events. I would encourage all businesses in Runnymede to get involved with the awards. Take time to celebrate your successes, connect and create a supportive community, and aim for growth.”

Nominate your business here

The awards are sponsored by:

Runnymede Borough Council will soon launch a new grant scheme for businesses in the main shopping areas in Chertsey, which want help to smarten up their shopfronts.

Grants of up to £20,000 will be available for physical improvements. The money can pay for everything from a new shop front to repairs, restoration work and new signage which is more in keeping with the heritage of the area. Businesses in Guildford Street will be prioritised, but the programme is also open to applications from businesses on Windsor Street and London Road.

The Council has chosen to focus these grants on Chertsey’s main shopping area as a mark of its intent for the future improvement of the town, following successful regeneration schemes in Addlestone and Egham town centres.

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