The 7th Annual SME4Labour Gala Dinner was a night to remember, celebrating the incredible achievements within the SME sector and recognising those who continue to drive innovation, growth, and positive change in their communities. The SME4Labour Excellence Awards took centre stage, honouring leaders and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the business world, local government, and the Labour movement. We are proud to congratulate the winners of this year’s awards, who exemplify the spirit of excellence in the SME community:

1. SME Business and Trade Association of the Year – UKHospitality
2. Entrepreneur of the Year – Joint winners: Tom Jennings & MD Lutfur Rahman
3. Trade Union of the Year – USDAW
4. Councillor of the Year – Cllr Miriam Mirwitch
5. MP of the Year – Joint winners: Feryal Clark MP & Stephen Kinnock MP
6. Cabinet Member of the Year – Angela Rayner MP
7. London Assembly Member of the Year – Krupesh Hirani AM
8. Welsh Senedd Member of the Year – Rebecca Evans MS
9. Member of Scottish Parliament of the Year – Claire Baker MSP
10. Labour Elected Mayor of the Year – Mayor Claire Ward
11. Labour CLP of the Year – Leeds West and Pudsey CLP
12. Labour Friends Group of the Year – Joint winners: Labour Climate and Environment Forum & Labour Asians Society
13. Labour Socialist Society of the Year – LGBT+ Labour
14. Labour Council of the Year – Medway Council
15. Labour Peer of the Year – Joint winners: Lord Roy Kennedy & Lord Iain McNicol
16. Rising Star of the Year – Joint winners: Hamish Falconer MP & Miatta Fahnbulleh MP

Congratulations to all of the winners for their incredible work and continued dedication to the growth of the SME sector and their respective communities. We look forward to continuing our collective efforts to support and amplify the impact of SMEs in the UK’s economy. To view photos from the evening, please click here. To watch the recording of the evening, please click here.