Leighton Buzzard business wins top prize at 2020 Small Awards

A Leighton Buzzard creative digital agency has won national recognition thanks to its work with small and large businesses.

Aubergine, which is based in Church Square, was crowned the winner of the ‘Supply Chain Champion Award’ at the 2020 Small Awards at a virtual gala event.

Launched in 2017 by Small Business Britain, the Small Awards celebrate the very best of Britain’s small businesses and their contribution to local communities - aspects that are often overlooked at national awards.

There were 11 categories, judged by a panel of leading enterprise experts.

Aubergine was praised for choosing a centre-of-town location and for offering services to businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to national organisations.

Mark Tomkins, Aubergine Creative Director, said: “We were completely surprised to have been shortlisted so to have been announced the winner was thrilling and I am incredibly proud of the team.

"I actually felt like a fraudster collecting the [virtual] award because it’s their hard work and dedication that has led us to winning this accolade.

"So, this award is for them and the hard work they and other small businesses have done in these incredibly challenging and difficult times.”

Michelle Ovens MBE, founder of The Small Awards and Small Business Britain, said: “It is especially important to call out the amazing success of small businesses in these challenging times.

"The Small awards are all about shining a spotlight on the amazing contribution of the UK’s small firms, not just over the last three months, but all the time.

"Across Britain there are small business heroes bringing incredible joy to their customers, supporting their fellow small businesses and communities, and thinking innovatively - whether they have just started up, or have been around for generations.

"All small firms obviously deserve a medal for going through this crisis, but we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate these special winners.”