The best businesses in Ilford were celebrated in an annual awards ceremony.

The Ilford Business Awards 2023, in conjunction with the Ilford Recorder, saw 8,000 nominees vie to be recognised for their achievements.

The annual awards hosted by Ilford BID had a focus this year of 'celebrating business and community'. 

Council leader Cllr Jas Athwal, deputy leader Cllr Kam Rai, and Redbridge Mayor Jyotsna Islam all attended the awards evening to support the recognitions and success of Ilford businesses. 

A spokesperson for Ilford BID said: "The Ilford Business Awards continue to serve as a beacon, inspiring businesses to strive for excellence and contribute to the dynamic growth of Ilford."

A total of 20 local businesses were recognised in the ceremony.

  • Beauty @ Anju's: Best Beauty Business

Beauty @ Anju's offers a wide range of beauty and selfcare treatments for women. 

Ilford Recorder: Beauty at Anju's team accepting their award for Best Beauty BusinessBeauty at Anju's team accepting their award for Best Beauty Business (Image: Ilford BID)

  • Royal Nawaab: Ilford Business of the Year

  • RB Services: Independent Business of the Year

  • Primark: Large Business of the Year

  • Rocketsonic: Best Fashion Business

This family-owned business started as an idea in lockdown and has since grown in popularity, leading the business to be recognised at the awards. 

Ilford Recorder: Rocketsonic collected their award for Best Fashion BusinessRocketsonic collected their award for Best Fashion Business (Image: Ilford BID)

  • HSBC: Best Finance Sector Business

  •  iCakes: Best Dessert Business

  • Vijay's Virasat Restaurant: Best Hospitality Business

  • Kings and Queens Luxury Interiors: Best in Customer Service

Kings and Queens Luxury Interiors has over 35 years of experience in its field. 

Ilford Recorder: The team at Kings and Queens Luxury Interiors accepting their award for Best in Customer ServiceThe team at Kings and Queens Luxury Interiors accepting their award for Best in Customer Service (Image: Ilford BID)

  • Minuteman Press: Best Media Business

  • Dezign Studios: Best New Business

  • Next: Best Retail Business

  • Exchange Ilford: Best Sustainable Transition Business

  • Aromabath: Best Legacy Business

  • Rhythmic Care UK: Employer of the Year

With over eight years' of experience, Rhythmic Care UK was awarded Employer of the Year. The company helps enable those in need of care to have control of their lives and trajectory. 

Ilford Recorder: The Rhythmic Care team with their awardThe Rhythmic Care team with their award (Image: Ilford BID)

  • Space Ilford: Redbridge Art and Culture Award

  • Mont Rose College: Redbridge Business of the Year

  • Ilford Community Grocery: Redbridge Cost of Living Award

This community project helps keep Ilford families fed, with services available to help access courses involving jobs, life skills, cooking and much more. 

Ilford Recorder: The Ilford Community Grocery team seen with their awardThe Ilford Community Grocery team seen with their award (Image: Ilford BID)

  • London Borough of Redbridge - This Has to Stop: Redbridge Beacon Award

  • EEL Association and Costa Coffee Goldex Essex: Special Mention Award 

The awards were supported by sponsors including HSBC, Enterprise Enfield, Redbridge Chamber of Commerce, Iford Recorder and Exchange Ilford among more.