Skipton’s business community came together to celebrate last night as the winners of the town’s 2025 Business Awards were announced at the Town Hall.
Hundreds of business owners and staff gathered for the ceremony for this year’s awards on Monday night (6th October), which was hosted by Your Skipton's Alex Cann.
Organised by the Skipton Business Improvement District (BID), the awards showcase the quality and excellent service on offer from the vast range of businesses in the town.
Sarah Howsen, Skipton BID Manager, said:
“This was our third year of organising the Business Awards – and I can safely say it’s definitely been another success!
“It’s a great feeling honouring our town’s amazing business community, every year all of our finalists are very worthy winners.
“The judges praised the high quality of nominations this year, so a big well done to everyone.
“A huge thank you goes out to all of our sponsors and everyone involved in the organisation of this excellent event – we really couldn’t do it without you!”
In total there were 12 different categories in this year’s awards – with winners revealed in each during Monday evening’s event.
Mark Shaw, nominated for supporting local people after setting up the Craven Community Boxing Club, was crowned as ‘Skipton’s Shining Star’ on the night.
Nightshade, a new cocktail bar in the town centre, claimed a brace of awards – taking home both Best New Business and Pub/Bar of the Year.
Hair and Beauty Business of the Year was won by The Velvet Beauty Studio, while Holistic House claimed the Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year award.
Craven Arts House was highlighted as the top Art and Culture venue in Skipton, while The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run was judged to be the Best Event held in the town after raising more than £500,000 for great causes since its inception.
ADNC Projects Limited were crowned with the Business Services Award after nominations praised the team’s quality communication and craftsmanship.
Turkish Mediterranean restaurant Efendy claimed the Restaurant of the Year prize – and The Kibble Bakery won the Coffee Shop of the Year title.
Skipton Ghost Tour, keeping Skipton’s heritage alive through theatrical storytelling, took home the Leisure and Tourism award on the night, while Victoria Coleman Fine Jewellery on Otley Street was crowned Retailer of the Year.
Skipton BID has thanked all of the local organisations that sponsored a category in the 2025 Business Awards, along with media partner Your Skipton Radio and the headline sponsor, Craven College.
Full list of winners from the Skipton Business Awards 2025
- Art & Culture Venue of the Year - Craven Arts House
- Best Event - The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run
- Best New Business - Nightshade
- Business Services Award - ADNC Projects Limited
- Coffee Shop of the Year - Kibble Bakery
- Hair and Beauty Business of the Year - Velvet Beauty Studio
- Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year - Holistic House
- Leisure & Tourism Award - Skipton Ghost Tour
- Pub or Bar of the Year - Nightshade
- Restaurant of the Year - Efendy
- Retailer of the Year - Victoria Coleman Fine Jewellery
- Skipton’s Shining Star - Mark Shaw - Craven Community Boxing Club

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