The awards are committed to recognising excellence in business across the Algarve
Now in its third year, the Algarve Business Awards showcased and celebrated some of the region’s best companies, entrepreneurs and community innovation ideas.
The awards are committed to recognising excellence in business across the Algarve, providing a source of inspiration to new start-ups and entrepreneurs but, most of all, showcasing the wide diversity and success of the business community.
After the judging process of over 1,370 entries, the Gala Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, November 8 at the Vale do Lobo Auditorium, hosted by the prestigious Dona Filipa Hotel, where over 220 guests attended to see who the winners of 2024 would be!
“A formal affair, it was fantastic to see so many businesses represented and receive their awards on the night,” said organisers.
2024 winners
- Algarve Business of the Year Award – Blacktower Financial Management
- Employee of the Year Award – Suzanne Bawden – SandyBlue
- Team of the Year Award – Wired.eu
- Outstanding Marketing Award – SandyBlue
- Tourism & Hospitality Award – Clubs to Hire
- Customer Excellence Award – Lazer Telecom
- Taste of the Algarve Award – The Black Anchor
- Sustainability Award – Casavostra
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Emalene Grove, art
- Special Recognition Award – Donna McFadden, Tiny Shelter
- Lifetime Achievement Award- John Westwood, Blacktower Financial Management
- Contribution to Charitable Causes Award – Debbie Burton, Alerta
- Best Digital Award – Conectv
- Health & Wellbeing Award – Vitra Clinic
- Pride of the Algarve Award – Debbie Burton, Alerta
- Best New Business Award – SoundBunker Algarve
- Innovation Award – SoundBunker Algarve
- Business Growth Award – Wired.eu
- Small Business of the Year Award – DirteBikers Lda
- Best Entertainment Venue / Band – Danny Maverick
The organisers of the awards said: “We are delighted that the Algarve Business Awards have grown and that everyone could celebrate their successes. It was such a privilege to host such a special event for all businesses throughout the Algarve. We have so much talent here that needs to be showcased and nurtured to grow.
“We want to say thank you everyone that entered, attended and supported the event. A huge thank you also goes to our sponsors as without them an event of this scale simply isn’t possible. We look forward to growing the event next year & seeing even more companies participate in 2025.”
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For more information on the 2025 awards, email info@algarvebusinessawards.com
