Event report
Franco-British Business Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner 2025
More than 230 business leaders and guests attended the 2025 Franco-British Business Awards and Gala Dinner on Thursday, 27 November.
The ceremony honoured five outstanding companies for their contributions to community support and philanthropy, innovation, sustainability, and the strengthening of Franco-British relations.
Emmanuelle Bury, President of the French Chamber of Great Britain, opened the event by welcoming guests and underscoring its special significance. We were privileged to host H.E. Ms. Hélène Duchêne, French Ambassador to the UK, who delivered an inspiring keynote address and presented the Small Business of the Year Award.
The evening was a vibrant celebration of cross-channel excellence, showcasing businesses that are driving meaningful progress on both sides of the Channel.
A warm thank you to Rich Preston, BBC News presenter and correspondent, for his charismatic and engaging guidance throughout the night.
Franco-British Business Awards 2025 Winners
- People & Community Engagement Award: London Philharmonic Orchestra, accepted by Nick Jackman, Campaigns & Projects Director
- Philanthropic Impact Award: Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, accepted by Claire Atkins-Morris, Sustainability Director, and Lee Jakeman, Business Development Director
- Sustainable Impact Award: Square Mile Farms, accepted by Patrick Dumas, Founder & CEO
- Tech Visionary Award: Theodo, accepted by Fabrice Bernhard, Co-founder & Group CTO, and Mo Khazali, Head of Mobile
- Small Business of the Year Award: Fashion-Enter Ltd, accepted by Jenny Holloway, CEO
To learn more about our winners and their incredible work, check out the dedicated page.
The French Chamber expresses its grateful thanks to the sponsors of this year’s award categories:
- People & Community Engagement Award: Talan
- Philanthropic Impact Award: BNP Paribas
- Sustainable Impact Award: Sodexo
- Tech Visionary Award: Dassault Systèmes
- Small Business of the Year Award: Bouygues UK, CCE, Cripps
Take a look at our photo gallery below to explore highlights from the evening and relive the memorable moments!
📸 Photography by Jérémie Souteyrat
