Every year, Startups Magazine holds these awards to commemorate every single person in the industry. Whether you’re a founder, an investor, someone working at a startup, a PR agent that puts these startups on the map, or an organisation that supports these key players in the industry, the Hustle Awards are for you. And last night, we celebrated the industry, and all of the worthy winners.

Startups Magazine Editor, Anna Wood, commented on the night: “The Hustle Awards are always an absolute pleasure. The excitement and energy in the room is electric, and networking with all the shortlisted entrants brings me so much inspiration. It was a joy to be able to gather so many innovative minds together to celebrate the entrepreneurial journey and the groundbreaking work they all do.”

This year, our expert panel of judges truly had their work cut out for them, shortlisting and picking each and every winner from all of the amazing entries that we received. All of our judges are real experts in the industry, and are picked due to their total integrity and expertise. They approached the challenge with integrity, care, and an unwavering commitment to fairness. We’re grateful for the time they gave up, and for their thoughtful deliberation throughout the process.

Now it’s time to introduce the 2025 Hustle Awards winners…

• Most Innovative Tech – ONO
• Early-Stage Innovation – Vox Aeris
• Founder of the Year –  Garreth Wood from Kids Operating Room
• Eco-Warrior(s) Award – CarbonTrac
• Inspirational Woman of the Industry – Viviene Bish-Bedeau from Construction and Engineering Opportunities (CEO)
• Young Entrepreneur Award – Bethany Hatten and James Wood of Clear Ear
• Most Successful Scaleup – de Novo Solutions
• Outstanding Startups Support – Hatch Enterprise
• Social Impact Hero(es) Award – Orli
• Top Performing Team – YASO
• Workspace of the Year – ARC – Advanced Research Clusters
• Game-Changing Investor Award – LongeVC
• Reader’s Choice Award – Oxford Innovation Space

Congratulations to all the winners, as well as all of those who were shortlisted! Read all about the winners, as well as the judging process and what makes a good entry, in our 2025 Winner’s Guide.

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