Bakery among FSB champions
Federation of Small Businesses reveal award winners
THE winners of the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards have been announced.
They include Becws Islyn, a family bakery in Aberdaron run by Geraint and Gillian Jones.
They scooped the Family of the Year Award, after demonstrating how the family business’s nature and value have contributed to success across the business.
Presented by journalist and presenter Andrea Byrne at St. David’s Cardiff Hotel, the ceremony saw awards collected by small businesses from across Wales in 12 categories.
Chosen from dozens of finalists and out of hundreds of entrants overall, the winners will now have the chance to be crowned UK Small Business of the Year at the national final in Birmingham.
Following the award, Gillian Jones of Becws Islyn said “Our family means everything to us- so the fact that we have been awarded Family Business of the Year is very special. It feels emotional to be recognised for the love and care that we give to our family and our business.”
Ben Francis, FSB Wales Policy Chair said: “The winners have shown incredible tenacity and innovation and are a true testament to the vibrancy of Wales’ small business community.”
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Start-Up Business of the Year 2023
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Service Excellence Award 2023
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