The 8th Annual SME4Labour Excellence Awards took place on 4 November 2025 at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, bringing together leaders from business, politics, trade unions, and community organisations to celebrate the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises within the Labour movement.

This year’s awards recognised remarkable individuals and organisations whose work reflects innovation, dedication, and a commitment to fairness, opportunity, and social justice. From inspiring entrepreneurs to outstanding councillors and MPs, each winner exemplifies the shared goal of strengthening the relationship between the Labour Party and the SME community.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for their outstanding contributions and achievements.

🏆 Winners of the 8th SME4Labour Excellence Awards 2025

• SME Business and Trade Association of the Year - Road Haulage Association

• Entrepreneur of the Year - Jim Murphy

• Trade Union of the Year - Community Union

• Labour Councillor of the Year - Cllr Adam Hug, Cllr Sabia Kamali

• Labour MP of the Year - Dawn Butler MP, Dan Tomlinson MP

• Cabinet Member of the Year- Steve Reed MP

• Labour London Assembly Member of the Year - Len Duvall AM

• Labour Welsh Senedd Member of the Year - Ken Skates MS

• Labour Member of Scottish Parliament of the Year - Monica Lennon MSP

• Labour Elected Mayor of the Year - Richard Parker

• Labour CLP of the Year -Peckham CLP, Reading West and Mid Berkshire CLP

• Labour Socialist Society of the Year - Labour Business

• Labour Friends Group of the Year - 1987 Committee

• Labour Council of the Year - Brent Council, Manchester City Council

• Labour Peer of the Year - Lord Charlie Falconer

• Rising Star of the Year - Natalie Fleet MP, Kanishka Narayan MP

• Job Creator of the Year - JUBEL Beer

• Lifetime achievements Awards - Virendra Sharma

• SME4Labour Special Award - Kate Osborne MP, Mike Reader MP

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