- Paul Andrews - CEO Family Business United
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
Family Business United is delighted to announce the 11 finalists in the running for the National Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented at a gala event in London on September 17, 2025 as part of the National Family Business Day celebrations.
As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United explains, "Our finalists are both family and non-family members who have dedicated significant amounts of their working lives contributing to the success and growth of the family business that they are associated with."
"Running a family business can be a lonely place and we created these awards to recognise the incredible contribution that is made by individuals within these firms."
"The family business community will come together to celebrate and recognise each of their journeys where one of our finalists will be crowned the National Family Business Lifetime Achievement winner."
"Each finalist has a story to tell and when you read the submissions for each of them the emotion, personal endeavours and devotion to their path is palpable. Selecting a winner is not going to be easy."
Our finalists for the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, in no particular order, are:
Martin Poynter - Arden Dies
Derek Kelly - Kellys Bronze
Tracy Consiglio - The Pantry
Charles Marr - The Ice Co Ltd and J Marr Ltd
Simon Berry - English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues
Harold Wilson MBE - UK Docks Marine Services Ltd
Trevor Ellis - CS Ellis
Tony Nicholson - Nicholsons Stalham Engineering
George Wills - Little's Chauffeur Drive
Dave Roy - Brewers Decorator Centres
Jenny Fisher - The Fisher Partnership
The judges will deliberate and determine the overall winner who will be announced on the night at the National Family Business Day Dinner 2025.
Find out more about the event and book your tickets to join us here
