Chamber Business Awards 2024: Sheffield Social Enterprise Crowned ‘Winner of Winners’

21st November 2024

A Sheffield based social enterprise company has been named ‘Winner of Winners’ at the prestigious British Chambers of Commerce ‘Chamber Business Awards 2024’.

The Green Estate Community Interest Company create sustainable and resilient urban spaces across the UK that support both nature and people. The company was founded in 2003 as a heritage and environmental regeneration project in the Manor area of Sheffield.  

The Green Estate team have become nationally acclaimed experts in nature-based solutions and sustainable urban landscaping. Last year, it became one of the first 15 organisations to be given the prestigious King’s Enterprise Award for Sustainable Development. 

Green Estate’s success was announced at the annual Chamber Business Awards event, held this afternoon (Wednesday 20th November) at the London Stock Exchange. Over 100 businesses from across the UK were nominated by Chambers across five categories. Green Estate also scooped the Green Innovation award earlier this summer. 

The awards, now in their 21st year, are one of the showpieces of the business calendar, highlighting the role of firms in delivering growth, prosperity and innovation across the UK.   

Roz Davies, Chief Executive of The Green Estate Community Interest Company said: 

“We’re absolutely thrilled to receive this top award which recognises the hard work, optimism and passion of our team.  

“Whether it’s in our home city of Sheffield or across the UK, we’re committed to transforming urban spaces so that both people and nature can thrive.  

“Being members of our local chamber really does help us connect and grow in our own backyard of South Yorkshire.  

“Driving forward green innovation is more vital than it has ever been – and with a shared vision we can help make a real difference in communities across the country.  

Tracy Viner, Executive Manager (Policy and Public Impact) at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce said: 

“We were delighted to nominate The Green Estate for the Chamber Awards – and it’s fantastic to see them as the ‘Winner of Winners’ alongside their ‘Green Innovation Award’. 

 

“We’ve seen first-hand the incredible work Roz and her team have done in Sheffield and beyond. Their story, and their values, are truly inspiring.  

 

“We’ve worked closely with the Green Estate over many years as their business has blossomed.  

 

“It’s wonderful to see such a brilliant community focused business thriving here in South Yorkshire. We know that their success story will help inspire more companies in our chamber network in the years to come.” 

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: 

“The Green Estate are worthy overall winners of this year’s Chamber Business Awards. 

 

“With sustainability at the heart of everything they do, they are a shining example of how green innovation can transform local communities.  

 

“The team at the Green Estate recognise the importance of the Chamber network. We’re all about making the UK the best place to start and grow a business – we are where business belongs! 

 

“Once again, the Chamber awards have highlighted amazing businesses across the length and breadth of the UK. Congratulations to them all!.”