HullBID Awards – HullBID Events

Friday, 21^st February 2025 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull

The HullBID Awards are back for their 11th year. They recognise and reward local businesses for their resilience, innovation, and creativity in making Hull city centre a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Last year, more than 320 guests joined us on the evening, with each passing year, the event continues to grow bigger and better and this year promises to be the best yet! After dancing to The Contraband, join us for the after-party at The Lexington Rooftop Bar—we’d love to see you there!

Additional tickets are available at £48 + VAT. Please contact francesca@hullbid.co.uk

THE FINALISTS

A Record-Breaking Year for the HullBID Awards! Our judges have been absolutely blown away by the incredible response to this year’s HullBID Awards! With over 420 entries, it’s been a bumper year for applications, showcasing the amazing talent, hard work, and dedication across our community. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to enter, your passion and achievements are what make Hull such a special place. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all soon.

1. INNOVATION AWARD - SPONSORED BY AA GLOBAL

This Award recognises an innovative business/organisation that has conceived, developed and delivered new products, services or processes to progress their business.

Little Astronauts
Hull College AI Academy
Hull Schools Library Services

2. BEST PLACE TO WORK AWARD - SPONSORED BY ST STEPHENS

This Award recognises a business/organisation committed to developing talent with career opportunities available to all.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
Toytown
Hull Truck Theatre

3. LONGEVITY AWARD - SPONSORED BY ALLENBY COMMERCIAL

This Award recognises a business/organisation over 10 years old that has adapted, survived and thrived to stay ahead of competitors, for example:

FR Scott Ltd
Thieving Harry’s
Kingston Theatre Hotel

4. CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD - SPONSORED BY POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER (OPCC)

An Award to recognise actions by a business/organisation that has significantly made a difference to an individual/community, going over and above the scope of their day to day operations.

City of Hull Street Angels
Lush
The Good Things Market

5. THE BEST IN FOOD & DRINK AWARD - SPONSORED BY HULL TRAINS

Recognition for an outstanding business/organisation that strives to deliver exciting and unique food and drink concepts.

Patisserie House
Everything Toastie
Thieving Harry’s

6. MOST STYLISH / WELCOMING PREMISES AWARD - SPONSORED BY HULL CITY COUNCIL

This Award is for the most creative shop window or stylish office space, welcoming waiting area, or any other aspect that makes your premises stand out for all the right reasons. This could include:

Cherry’s
Lili + Mila’s Empawrium
Nanouk

7. CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD - SPONSORED BY FIG FLEX

This Award recognises a business/organisation that can demonstrate excellent customer service, going above and beyond the call of duty.

Artisan Flowers
Reach Recruitment
DoubleTree by Hilton

8. COMMITMENT TO HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARD - SPONSORED BY SEGAL’S JEWELLERS

This Award is for those businesses/organisations who have implemented initiatives that support the wellbeing of their employees or their customers.

CatZero Humber
Hull Minster Welcome Café
Fit24

9. OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE OR TEAM - SPONSORED BY GROSVENOR CASINO

Awarded to a shining star or top-notch team, who are applauded by their peers and have shown superb focus, commitment and dedication to their role and to the business.