Four Cowbridge businesses were among the winners at the inaugural Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards.

Among the winners of the evening were:

• jamjar - Creative and Digital Business of the Year
• Bevan Buckland LLP - Financial and Professional Service Business of the Year
• Thornbush Hill - Retail Business of the Year
• Lauren Evans, Fablas Ice cream - Young Business Person of the Year

The winners of the inaugural Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards were announced on Thursday 6th October at a glamorous black-tie awards ceremony at the Vale Resort. 

The awards were launched this year in a bid to recognise the inspiring businesses that are in the Vale and to give recognition to the passionate and innovative entrepreneurs who work in the Vale of Glamorgan County.

The Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards, created by Grapevine Event Management, were supported by headline sponsors Vale of Glamorgan council, AB Ports, The Big Fresh Catering company, Big Learning Company, Business in Focus, Premier Forest Group, Renishaw, Tramshed Tech, Business News Wales and Stills.

Director of Grapevine Event Management, Liz Brookes said:

"It is incredible to see the high quality of the finalists that represent the amazing business community here in the Vale.

"From family businesses to technology firms to financial services companies, all of the entrepreneurs and organisations represented at this year's awards have demonstrated the talent, innovation and sheer hard work that is needed to succeed in business and I congratulate all of them on their achievements"

Managing director of creative communications agency jamjar, Lyndsey Jenkins, said:

"We're thrilled that we've been recognised in the Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards.

"The communications world is ever changing and our services continue to evolve to reflect this, together with the requirements of our clients.

"As we embark on our 10th anniversary, winning at these awards gives us another reason to celebrate with our team. It was great to see the local business community come together to celebrate on what was a fantastic evening. Congratulations to all involved."

Further details of the Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards, which will return in 2023, can be found on the website https://vogbusinessawards.com/