The winners of the Sunday Times 100 awards 2024 were celebrated last night at a ceremony at The British Museum. The awards, now in their third year, recognise the incredible achievements of Britain’s 100 fastest-growing private companies and the entrepreneurs who lead them.

There were five special award categories presented to companies that feature in the Sunday Times 100. They were assessed by researchers at The Sunday Times and sponsored by Barclays Private Bank, Singer Capital Markets and Inflexion.

Richard Tyler, founding editor of The Sunday Times 100, said;

‘Over the last 27 years The Sunday Times has taken great pleasure in bringing to the nation’s attention several generations of leading entrepreneurs. In that time we’ve tracked the emergence of young businesses that went on to become multi-billion pound ventures that now employ thousands of people, such as Dyson, Ocado, Euro Garages, and B&M Stores. We know that with brilliant founders running incredible companies like the ones on the Sunday Times 100 list, Britain’s economy is in good hands.’

Inflexion Leadership Award

This award recognises companies on the league table that have built highly-experienced leadership teams.

 Winner: 

Ethos Farm - the customer experience and training consultancy founded in 2016 whose

leadership team have created more than 1,200 jobs

Singer Capital Markets Outstanding Achievement Award

This award recognises companies on the league table that have combined impressive performance with significant investment, resilience, ambition and flair.

Winner: 

Little Moons - the ice cream brand that took off in 2021, was valued at £100 million in 2022, and now exports its sweet treats to 35 countries

The Sunday Times Young Founders Award

This awards recognises the youngest founders on this year’s league table.

Winner:

Simmer - Simmy Dhillon, aged 27 - he read the business section of The Sunday Times during breaks while working at a supermarket aged 17, and two years later started his business with £10 worth of ingredients while at university. 

Barclays Value Creation Award 

This award recognises the companies that have created significant shareholder value in the shortest period of time.

Winner:

Castore - the brand adorns the kits of major sports teams and athletes and is now opening stores across the country.

Barclays Britain's Fastest Growing Company Award 

This award is for the Sunday Times 100 number one company.

Winner: 

Allica Bank - this fintech company started lending to businesses in March 2020 and by February this year had notched up 2 billion pounds worth of lending to 13,000 customers.

The third annual Sunday Times 100 list was published in June, online at thesundaytimes.co.uk/100 and was available as a supplement with the print edition.  

It forms part of The Times Enterprise Network, a cross-platform network staffed by reporters from The Times and The Sunday Times, which was launched in 2021 to provide business leaders and entrepreneurs with advice, inspiration and insight to help them grow their companies. 

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