Marketplace and Celebration 2025
OxLEP Business is delighted to announce its second Marketplace and Celebration event on 18th September 2025.
With thanks to our Headline Sponsor, Darcica Logistics, as well as our award sponsors and event supporters.
Designed to bring together and celebrate Oxfordshire’s business community, this event will showcase the Oxfordshire SMEs that have been supported by OxLEP Business since April 2022 in both a Marketplace and an Awards evening.
The first round of tickets for the event will be for businesses who are current OxLEP clients, with subsequent tickets then available for general booking.
Any business in Oxfordshire which has had support from OxLEP Business since April 2022 can enter the awards and express an interest in having a marketplace exhibitor place. If you would like to do so, please email [email protected]
If you are interested in becoming an event supporter for the Marketplace and Celebration 2025, please email [email protected] for more information.
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Awards Categories 2025
The Headline Sponsor, Darcica Logistics, will select an overall winner of the event from the winners of each category.
Socially Responsible Business of the Year
The Socially Responsible Business of the Year Award, sponsored by The Sky Wave Distilling Co, recognises businesses demonstrating exceptional commitment to ethical, and socially responsible practices.
Manufacturer of the Year Award
The Manufacturer of the Year Award, sponsored by Cabinet and Frame, recognises businesses who can demonstrate excellence in manufacturing products.
Innovation in Customer Experience of the Year Award
The Innovation in Customer Experience of the Year Award, sponsored by Stephen Spencer + Associates, recognises businesses that have demonstrated commitment to and achievement of innovation within customer experience.
Start-up of the Year
The Start-up of the Year Award, sponsored by Cypher, is an award celebrating emerging businesses that have recently launched and can already demonstrate success and stability.
Business Leader of the Year
The Business Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by the Institute of Directors, celebrates leadership and vision in the business community.
Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year
The Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year Award, sponsored by ALP Synergy, recognises businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to and achievement of environmental sustainability.
Growth Business of the Year
The Growth Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Olumalu, recognises and celebrates more established businesses that have achieved strength and stability.
A look back at Marketplace and Celebration 2024
With thanks to our 2025 awards sponsors and supporters
Award Sponsors
Learn more about our sponsors.
