At S&W, people are not just employees, they are owners, and are at the heart of everything it does, and not just in theory. In 2023, S&W became the first large business in Ireland to move to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), giving everyone a real stake in its success and shaping a culture of pride, accountability, and shared reward. 

Sylvester Keal has demonstrated remarkable growth over the past year. Their revenue growth achieved 46% year-on-year revenue growth in 2024, driven by strategic expansion and operational efficiency. This growth is strengthened by a robust plan for sustainable financial performance, ensuring long-term stability and success. Their commitment to financial sustainability is evident in their prudent investment strategies and efficient operational practices.

CHEXS is not just embedding sustainability into its operations—it is inspiring the next generation to become stewards of a greener, more resilient future. As a youth and family support charity working at the heart of Hertfordshire for nearly 15 years, CHEXS has achieved outstanding environmental impact by fusing sustainability with personal development, creating a transformative model that empowers young people, strengthens families, and revitalises local ecosystems.

Walker Filtration exemplifies the spirit of Global Britain through its impressive and sustained international growth, commitment to innovation, and ability to seize global market opportunities. From its roots as a family-run business founded in 1983 in the North East of England, Walker Filtration has evolved into a world leader in air and gas filtration solutions, exporting to over 100 countries and achieving global sales of approximately £53 million annually.

Valve & Process Solutions specialises in the specification and supply of flow control equipment such as Valves, Actuators, Switchboxes, Positioners, Solenoids and Ancillary Equipment to the process industry. We supply industries such as Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas. Our customers include many blue chip companies such as Tate & Lyle, British Sugar, BP, Astrazeneca, Pfizer, GSK.

Alator has created a transformational digital solution – TrakAer – that is already improving lives and protecting communities. Developed to address the widespread issue of damp, mould, and poor indoor air quality in social housing, TrakAer uses real-time sensor data to provide clear, actionable insights. It helps housing providers identify environmental risks, understand root causes, support tenants, and intervene early – before harm is done.

HRGO Recruitment has developed its own technology to end ghosting in recruitment. While people can now submit more job applications, ghosting and a lack of any response has made jobhunting a worse experience. Finding a job is a really important life event – it effects people’s careers, their finances and their family lives.