Hawkstone Commercials Shortlisted for the 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Hawkstone Commercials, a Bridgend-based vehicle broker, is excited to announce that they have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Start-up Entrepreneur category. This recognition reflects their exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, and remarkable achievements within their industry.
Now in its 11th year, and previously described as “The Grammys for Entrepreneurship”, The Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrate the outstanding individuals and businesses that drive innovation, generate employment opportunities, and contribute to the growth of the UK economy. These awards serve as a platform to honor the remarkable stories of entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges, demonstrated resilience, and make significant contributions to their communities.
“When we launched, we had expectations of turning over £150,000 in year 1 and employing 2 full-time staff. As we rounded out our first year, we’ve reached a mind-blowing £7 million in turnover, 2 offices relocations and shortly onboarding our twelfth fulltime staff member.” said Oliver Lewis, Director at Hawkstone Commercials.
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards have become one of the most coveted accolades for entrepreneurs across the UK, celebrating the nation’s diverse entrepreneurial landscape. The awards ceremony will take place on November 20th 2023 at London’s Grosvenor House, where industry leaders, innovators, and influencers will gather to celebrate the achievements of the finalists.
Founder of The Great British Entrepreneur Awards Francesca James says “Every year I am blown away with the quantity and quality of applications we receive, and this year is no exception. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards receives thousands of applications annually and the competition is tough. I am truly inspired by the remarkable accomplishments of this year’s finalists. Their collective achievements of generating over £2.7 billion in turnover and employing over 33,000 people demonstrate the exceptional impact they have made in their industries and communities. These entrepreneurs exemplify the spirit of innovation, resilience, and growth that drives the entrepreneurial landscape in the UK.”
The team at Hawkstone Commercials is proud to have reached this stage and is grateful for the support received from their customers, partners, and the community. The recognition of their hard work by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards further motivates them to continue their journey of success and inspire others in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For more information about the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, please visit www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com. To learn more about Hawkstone Commercials please visit www.hawkstonecommercials.co.uk.
About the Great British Entrepreneur Awards
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, now in its 11th year, celebrates the achievements of the UK’s most innovative and forward-thinking entrepreneurs. These awards highlight the exceptional contributions entrepreneurs make to the economy and society as a whole. For more information, please visit www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com
About Hawkstone Commercials
Hawkstone Commercials is a vehicle broker that specialises in business-to-business van sales, primarily in the construction sector. Hawkstone Commercials is no stranger to receiving award nominations after getting shortlisted for Start-up Business of the Year at the South Wales Business Awards 2022, as well as winning ‘Most Trusted Commercial Vehicle Supplier – Wales’ at the British Made Awards 2022 and winning ‘Commercial Vehicle Supplier of the Year – Wales’ at the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2023.