Nurture Group shortlisted in four categories at the Growing Business Awards 2025

Recognising growth, innovation and impact across the UK business landscape

We are delighted to announce that the Nurture Group has been shortlisted in four prestigious categories at the Growing Business Awards 2025, a recognition of our continued growth, innovation, and impact as one of the UK’s leading businesses.

Now in their 28th year, the Growing Business Awards are the definitive recognition of excellence among the UK’s most dynamic enterprises. Organised in partnership with Real Deals, these awards showcase the very best of British business innovation, resilience, and growth. The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony on Thursday 27 November 2025 at the elegant Hilton London Bankside, where the nation’s most visionary companies will come together for an evening of celebration.

Nurture has been shortlisted in the following four categories:

• B2B Business of the Year – Turnover over £15m
• Customer Experience Award
• Growing Business of the Year – Turnover: £100m+
• Positive Impact Award

B2B Business of the Year – Turnover over £15m

This category celebrates market-leading B2B companies that demonstrate sustained growth, strong commercial performance, and high customer and employee engagement. The award recognises businesses that are not only scaling successfully but doing so by continuously innovating in their sector and delivering real value to clients.

Customer Experience Award

This award honours businesses that consistently deliver outstanding customer service and engagement. It recognises companies that have built loyalty and driven growth by putting clients at the heart of what they do – through proactive communication, retention strategies, and a deep understanding of client needs. Nurture’s service-led ethos and commitment to long-term relationships have earned us a place in this highly competitive category.

Growing Business of the Year – Turnover: £100m+

Reserved for world-class UK businesses with turnover exceeding £100 million, this category highlights organisations with extraordinary growth trajectories, disruptive innovation, and sector-wide influence. Nurture’s evolution into a national, multi-service group while staying purpose-led has positioned us among the most impactful companies in this space.

Positive Impact Award

This award celebrates companies that are making a measurable difference to people and the planet, while scaling sustainably. It recognises businesses that embed environmental and social purpose into their strategy and operations. From our ESG commitments to our community-focused initiatives and sustainability solutions, this shortlist reflects our belief that business success and responsible impact go hand-in-hand.

Celebrating Excellence Across the Nurture Group

Speaking following the announcement of the shortlisted finalist Gareth Kirkwood, CEO of the Nurture Group, commented:

“Being shortlisted in four categories at this year’s Growing Business Awards is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the incredible progress Nurture continues to make. It is a proud moment for our business and a well-earned recognition of the hard work, care, and dedication our teams show every day. I want to personally thank everyone across the Nurture Group – your commitment to excellence, innovation and delivering for our clients continues to drive us forward.”

To find out more about the Growing Business Awards and this year’s shortlist, visit the official website.