Now in its fourth 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 1,980 entries, the Gala Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, November 7, at the Pestana Vila Sol hotel, where over 250 guests attended to see who the winners of 2025 would be.
A formal affair, it was fantastic to see so many businesses represented and receive their awards on the night.
2025 winners:
- Algarve Business of the Year Award – All Finance Matters
- Employee of the Year Award – Evelien Homan, Monte da Ribeira
- Team of the Year Award – Amillion Group
- Outstanding Marketing Award – Raquelle Gracie
- Tourism & Hospitality Award – Figs on the Funcho
- Customer Excellence Award – Muito Bom BBQ
- Taste of the Algarve Award – Casa do Mondo
- Sustainability Award – Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Erwin van de Kamp, Ekraft Art
- Best Entertainment Venue, Band or DJ – Atlantic Bar, Vilamoura
- Special Recognition Award – Manuela Robinson, Blacktower Financial Management
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Joaquim Leitão
- Contribution to Charitable Causes Award – Debby Burton, Alerta
- Health & Wellbeing Award – Karelle Laurent Nutrition
- Pride of the Algarve Award – Gabi Shepherd, Pakadora
- Best New Business Award – Reco Real Estate Agency
- Innovation Award – Drip IV Portugal
- Business Growth Award – Wired
- Small Business of the Year Award – SoundBunker, Algarve
- Sports & Leisure Award – Partee Family Park & Mini Golf
Organisers of the awards said: “We are delighted that the Algarve Business Awards have grown every year 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 to everyone who 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 celebrating the fifth anniversary next year and seeing even more companies participate in 2026.”
To see more photos, visit www.algarvebusinessawards.com or on the awards’ social media channels @algarvebusinessawards
For more information on the 2026 awards, email info@algarvebusinessawards.com
