Every year, local businesses are recognised and championed at the Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Awards. Whether it’s the best young entrepreneur or the best business for customer service – there’s a whole heap of categories to contend for and this year’s shortlist of finalists has been announced.

So, who’s in with a chance of winning? Here’s the full list of categories and finalists…

Best Young Entrepreneur
Samuel Tullett, STLS Events
Jess Ayree, Jess and the Beanstalk
Stacey College, art-k studio

Best New Business
Horton Dogs
Alan Wilson Dentistry
Minuteman Press

Best Business for Customer Service
Sacha Scott Estate & Letting Agents
Mi-Handyman
Minuteman Press

Best Business for Commitment to the Community
Poltsa Boutique
Fennies Day Nursery and Preschool
Mason’s Bar

Best Business for Commitment to the Environment
Rainbow Gardening
Grow Cook Enjoy
Fetch’am from the Cupboard

Best Business in Ashtead
My Busy Bot
Milners
Rye Café and Juice Bar

Best Business in Epsom and Epsom Downs
The Old Moat Garden Centre
Snipperty Do Dah’s
BWT Law

Best Business in Ewell and Stoneleigh
Stacey Cole, art-k studio
Karen Start’s Handbags
Mason’s Bar

Best Business for Food & Hospitality
Organico
Jess and the Beanstalk
Picky Bits

Best Business for Design and Technology
iFIX Surrey
Indigo Marmoset
Pre Creative Studios

The final will take place on Thursday 21 November at The University of Creative Arts – and don’t worry, we will be the first to let you know this year’s winners.