Winners of Lichfield’s Beacon Awards revealed
More than 220 guests came together to celebrate the outstanding individuals, businesses and community organisations making a difference across Lichfield district, at the 2025 Beacon Awards.
Hosted by Lichfield District Council at the National Memorial Arboretum, the awards recognised achievements in enterprise, innovation, community action, sustainability and service to the district.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce supported the event, sponsoring the Small Business of the Year category, while head of commercial development David Woakes was part of the judging panel.
Councillor Doug Pullen, leader of Lichfield District Council, said: “The Beacon Awards are about shining a light on the people and organisations who bring so much pride, purpose and positivity to our district.
“This year’s winners show just how much innovation, compassion and collaboration we have on our doorstep and we are incredibly proud to celebrate them.”
Award winners in full:
- New Business of the Year Award - The Dirty Cow (sponsored by Quill & Scholar)
- Small Business of the Year Award - Lichfield Maize Maze (sponsored by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce)
- Large Business of the Year Award - Lichfield Garrick Theatre (sponsored by South Staffordshire College)
- Partnership Award - Back the Track (sponsored by LWM)
- Logistics & Transport Award – Palletways (sponsored by Richard Winterton Auctioneers)
- Customer Service Award - The Listening Centre (sponsored by Print & Digital)
- Community Impact Award - Lichfield Garrick Theatre (sponsored by Lichfield Live)
- Charity / Social Enterprise Award - Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust (sponsored by Lichfield District Community Lottery)
- Tourism & Hospitality Award - The Boat (sponsored by OnTick)
- Sustainable Business Award - Lichfield Maize Maze (sponsored by The Fabric Vault)
- LDC Recognition Award - Beacon Street Garage
- Community Hero Award - Maggi Huckfield (sponsored by Lichfield Arts)
