GiftRound is thrilled to announce that they have been named a winner of the prestigious 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year category. This accolade recognises their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, resilience, and the impact they have made in their industry and community.
Now celebrating its 12th year, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, often described as “The Grammys for Entrepreneurship” shine a spotlight on the individuals and businesses driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the UK economy. The awards honour remarkable stories of entrepreneurial success, perseverance, and vision.
Craig Forsythe, founder and CEO of GiftRound
“It was great to attend the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in London on Monday and be in a room full of amazing entrepreneurs representing such a broad spectrum of industries. To have GiftRound recognised as a winner is an amazing achievement and recognition of our journey and the amazing efforts of our dynamic team who are passionate about making group collections easier”
Francesca James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards
"Every year, I’m in awe of the entrepreneurs who come through our programme, and this year is no different. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards continues to receive thousands of applications annually, reflecting the incredible strength of entrepreneurship across the UK. This year’s winners collectively generate over £3 billion in turnover and employ over 20,000 people. These extraordinary individuals are not only transforming industries but also uplifting communities and inspiring the next generation of business leaders."
Conrad Ford, Chief Product Officer at Allica Bank
As a former entrepreneur myself, I recognise the immense contribution that SMEs make to the UK and the challenges they face. It’s great to see some of the innovation taking place within SMEs across the country, and the appetite for growth that’s there, despite a challenging environment.
“These businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, it’s important we give them the support they deserve, and take a moment to pause and celebrate them! We’re proud to be supporting the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Congratulations to all the winners.”
The awards ceremony, held on 18th November 2024 at London’s iconic Grosvenor House, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and change makers to celebrate the exceptional achievements of this year’s winners.
The Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year category highlights individuals who have demonstrated exceptional creativity, originality, and entrepreneurial spirit in their pursuit of new ideas and innovative solutions. Spearheaded by entrepreneurs who are dedicated to introducing novel and groundbreaking ideas to the market, these individuals thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.
GiftRound has been recognised for disrupting the market of group collections for gifts and allowing their customers to celebrate together and show they care through a more inclusive, secure online solution. . Their dedication to keep their customers at the forefront of their service has not only driven growth in the group gifting sector but has also set a benchmark for excellence within the entrepreneurial community.
The team at GiftRound is honoured to receive this award and extends heartfelt gratitude to their customers, partners, and supporters. This recognition from the Great British Entrepreneur Awards fuels their ambition to continue making a positive impact and inspires them to achieve even greater milestones.
For more information about the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, please visit www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.