Skipton’s business community came together to celebrate last night as the winners of the town’s 2025 Business Awards were revealed.

Hundreds of the North Yorkshire town’s business owners and top workers gathered at Skipton Town Hall for the ceremony for this year’s awards on Monday night (October 6^th).  Organised by the Skipton Business Improvement District (BID), the awards showcase the quality and excellent service on offer from the vast range of businesses in the town.

Sarah Howsen, Skipton BID Manager, said: “This was our third year of organising the Business Awards – and I can safely say it’s definitely been another success!

“It’s a great feeling honouring our town’s amazing business community, every year all of our finalists are very worthy winners.

“The judges praised the high quality of nominations this year, so a big well done to everyone.

“A huge thank you goes out to all of our sponsors and everyone involved in the organisation of this excellent event – we really couldn’t do it without you!”

In total there were 12 different categories in this year’s awards – with winners revealed in each during Monday evening’s event.

Mark Shaw, nominated for supporting local people after setting up the Craven Community Boxing Club, was crowned as ‘Skipton’s Shining Star’ on the night.

Nightshade, a new bar in the town centre, claimed a brace of awards – taking home both Best New Business and Pub/Bar of the Year.

Hair and Beauty Business of the Year was won by The Velvet Beauty Studio, while Holistic House claimed the Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year award.

Craven Arts House was highlighted as the top Art and Culture venue in Skipton, while The Great Santa Fun Run was judged to be the Best Event held in the town after raising more than £500,000 for great causes since its inception.

ADNC Projects Limited were crowned with the Business Services Award after nominations praised the team’s quality communication and craftsmanship.

Turkish Mediterranean restaurant Efendy claimed the Restaurant of the Year prize – and The Kibble Bakery won the Coffee Shop of the Year title.

Skipton Ghost Tour, keeping Skipton’s heritage alive through theatrical storytelling, took home the Leisure and Tourism award on the night, while Victoria Coleman was crowned Retailer of the Year.