Energy broker’s ‘exceptional community impact’ recognised with regional Chambers’ top prize
An energy broker who launched a million-pound mission to give back to good causes after overcoming a life-threatening brain condition has earned the top prize at an awards ceremony organised by three regional Chambers of Commerce.
T150 Energy, founded by Matt Small, was crowned overall Business of the Year at the annual SLTC Awards, held by the Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Chambers.
The Rugeley-based firm also collected the Community Builder award during the event at Statfold Country Park, which was hosted by former Great Britain badminton star Gail Emms, and sponsored by Amazon and South Staffordshire College.
Founded in 2019, T150 Energy helps businesses get the best deals on their energy.
Matt was told he had just six months to live after being diagnosed with a colloid cyst on the brain in 2020.
But against all odds, he made a full recovery after undergoing lifesaving endoscopic surgery.
Following his recovery, Matt embarked on a challenge to generate £1 million for organisations in the care, education and charity sectors through energy brokering.
Through the Payback Scheme, T150 secures competitive gas and electricity rates for good causes – and then donates a portion of its brokerage fee directly to those organisations.
The scheme results in lower utility bills and additional funds for those involved in charity, care and education.
In 2025 alone, the T150 achieved more than £585,650 in combined savings and donations, with more than £20,000 donated through The Payback Scheme.
Judges said: “T150 Energy demonstrates exceptional community impact by combining business expertise with genuine care.
“They demonstrate how a small, purpose-driven business can have a wider social impact.”
Meanwhile, Lewis Lydiard from Cannock-based managed IT support and cybersecurity provider Techcare Limited, took home the SLTC Young Professional of the Year award.
In his new role of service delivery director, Lewis has implemented new systems and innovations that have benefitted both colleagues and clients.
His efforts have led to a reduction in ticket volumes while maintaining a customer satisfaction score of over 98 per cent.
Judges praised Lewis' “proactive nature, problem solving ability and dedication to improving the service.”
Winners in full:
Royal Sutton Coldfield Business of the Year
Nexus Care Services
Lichfield Business of the Year – Sponsored by Lichfield District Council
The Boat
Tamworth Business of the Year
PI-KEM Ltd
Cannock Chase Business of the Year
Chasetown FC
SLTC Breakthrough Business Award – Sponsored by Crown Highways
The Holistic VA Limited
SLTC Community Builder Award
T150 Energy Ltd
SLTC Workplace Champion Award
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa
SLTC Young Professional of the Year – Sponsored by South Staffordshire College
Lewis Lydiard, Techcare Limited
SLTC Business of The Year – Sponsored by Headpoint Advisors
T150 Energy Ltd
Royal Sutton Coldfield President’s Award
Nigel Waldron, Power Minerals
Lichfield & Tamworth President’s Award
Clare Lubrano, RD Apparel
Cannock Chase President’s Award
Steve Jones, Chasetown FC
Pictured (top): All the winners from the SLTC Awards 2026
