2025 Sponsors

Headline Sponsor and Suffolk Business of the Year

For more than a century, the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has stood as the bedrock of our region's business landscape. Through 140 years of dynamic growth, challenges, and triumphs, your Chamber has been the steadfast champion of Suffolk's economic vitality and community resilience, as the Voice of Suffolk business. 

We firmly believe in the power of a collaborative and supportive business community, and the positive impact it has on the local economy. It is an honour for us to be a part of an initiative that celebrates the hard work, innovation, and success of businesses throughout Suffolk, reflecting our commitment to supporting businesses of all sizes and recognising their individual contributions to our vibrant local economy.

By partnering with the EADT Business Awards, we hope to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Suffolk businesses and generate well-deserved recognition for their dedication and excellence. We believe that the awards provide an invaluable platform for businesses to showcase their achievements, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and inspire others within the community.

As a sponsor, we are committed to supporting the growth and success of businesses in Suffolk. The EADT Business Awards aligns with the Chamber’s mission to not only reward the exceptional talent within our community but also stimulate economic growth, foster collaboration, and reinforce Suffolk as a prime destination for businesses.

Sponsoring Employer of the Year

Ashtons Legal is delighted to sponsor the Business Awards for the ninth consecutive year and are sponsoring the Employer of Year category.

Ashtons’ vision is to be ‘an exceptional professional service provider putting our clients at the centre’. Whether a commercial, or an individual client, whatever the legal needs, Ashtons’ focus is on always delivering first class legal advice with exceptional service.

With over 420 staff across five offices in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Norwich and Leeds the firm are ideally placed to assist clients throughout East Anglia. However, Ashtons’ also help people in many other parts of the country and internationally through niche areas such as French Property, road transport and regulatory law, franchising and injury services. 

Ashtons is delighted to sponsor the Employer of the Year award category and are hoping to see entries from a diverse number of organisations all involved in East Anglia’s thriving business community.

Sponsoring Start Up Business of the Year

An extended 250 words on your business for our website Established in 1982 in Bury St Edmunds as a body repair specialist, Chassis Cab quickly became an authorised Leyland-DAF Parts and Service dealer. Over the years, the company expanded its operations, opening its Ipswich headquarters in 1998, acquiring Universal Garage, the DAF franchise in Isleham in 2006, and purchasing the Cambridge DAF dealership in 2014.

Today, Chassis Cab stands as a multi-award-winning DAF dealer, serving the East Anglia region offering comprehensive services, including Sales, Service, Parts, and 24/7 Roadside Repairs. Staying at the forefront of innovation, the company has evolved to offer cutting-edge electric vehicle trucks, catering to the growing demand for sustainable transport solutions.

Chassis Cab remains committed to growth and community investment, employing a workforce of 195 and investing millions into purpose-built facilities in Cambridge, Newmarket, and an upcoming major site redevelopment in Bury St Edmunds. Dedicated to fostering local talent, the company actively supports apprenticeship programs and career development opportunities, nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals.

With a focus on customer satisfaction, sustainability, and community engagement, Chassis Cab continues to drive forward as a leader in its field, setting the standard for excellence in the commercial vehicle industry.

Sponsoring Businessperson of the Year

The Churchmanor Estates Company plc has for over 35 years been one of the foremost commercial property developers in the East of England renowned for adopting a collaborative approach to the process of property development. Through Joint Ventures with landowners Churchmanor have helped to unlock the development potential of their landholdings and for individual local and national business Churchmanor has developed new premises for relocation or expansion, for example the new Birketts HQ in Ipswich. 

Churchmanor believe in creating brilliant spaces for work and for life and have developed over 3 million square feet of commercial accommodation which has included research and development parks, business parks, offices, retail and leisure and major town center regeneration

Sponsoring Customer Excellence Award

Greater Anglia is proud to be sponsoring this year’s EADT Business Awards. We are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ensuring that the railways play their full part in helping our region to be both economically prosperous and a wonderful place to live.  We are therefore committed to consistently raising customer service standards. We have a fleet of brand-new trains, operating on all our services, which have positively transformed the travelling environment, providing more comfortable journeys, increasing seating capacity and delivering excellent punctuality and reliability on a consistent basis, as part of a £1.4 billion investment programme. 

Every single carriage has been replaced in the largest ever investment in trains in East Anglia.  They are air conditioned, with plug and USB points, free wifi and improved accessibility.  They are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. They are also helping us deliver a very punctual and reliable service, with some of the highest annual performance levels ever seen across our network – as well as GA consistently being the best performing train operator in the UK.  

Sponsoring Large Business of the Year

Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, is a proud local, independent UK top 50 accountancy firm serving Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk. Our core values are rooted in delivering outstanding service, building lasting client relationships, and making a positive impact on our community.

Our dedicated teams combine expertise and a personal touch to provide a one-to-one service you can trust. Whether you’re growing your business or planning for the future, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, helping you make informed decisions and achieve your goals.

We’re equally passionate about our people, investing in their wellbeing, training, and career development to make Larking Gowen a supportive and inspiring place to work.

Whatever your financial needs, you can count on Larking Gowen to help secure your future and turn your aspirations into reality.

Sponsoring Medium Business of the Year

At Pound Gates, we are more than just insurance brokers; we are dedicated partners in your business's growth. Since 1988, we've taken a hands-on, relationship-first approach, underpinned by our core values and commitment to excellence. Our mission is to combine our expertise with your ambitions to elevate your business.

We excel in forming partnerships with clients who share our values and commitment to collaboration, fostering long-lasting relationships that deliver tangible benefits.

As a truly independent broker, we tailor our approach to your specific needs, enabling quick decisions and flexible products. Our Chartered status reflects our dedication to professional excellence, ensuring you receive current and professional support from experts who understand the best products and services for your business.

We are proud holders of the Investors in People accreditation, the UK's leading standard for people management, demonstrating our commitment to excellent client service delivered by professional, qualified staff. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification further validates our high standards in practice. In 2024, we were named Best Workplace in Insurance at the National Insurance Awards.

Every client benefits from dedicated contacts who take the time to understand your business, allowing us to provide specific advice and help move your business forward. Beyond insurance, we offer insights into operational aspects that could impact your policy's effectiveness, ensuring you receive strategic support tailored to your needs.

We believe in the power of connections and are committed to fostering relationships that enable businesses to thrive. 

Through our extensive network, we facilitate growth, collaboration and innovation.

Sponsoring Small Business of the Year

The Suffolk Business Board, led by local business leaders, oversees programmes focused on business support and skills development. It collaborates with councils, and regional and national bodies to promote Suffolk and its assets, driving economic growth and enhancing the county’s economy.

It oversees programmes focused on business support and skills development, and collaborates with councils, and regional and national bodies to promote Suffolk and its assets, driving economic growth and enhancing the county’s economy.