Awards & Recognition
Bright Cat Business Solutions is proud to be recognised for the work we do in marketing, tech support and accessible entrepreneurship.
These awards celebrate the impact we’ve had on small businesses and the disabled business community, and they highlight the heart behind everything we do.
Featured Awards
Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday (#SBS) (2023)
Winner
Bright Cat won the Small Business Sunday award from entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis.
Each week, only six small businesses are chosen from thousands of entries. When Theo selects a winner, he shares the business with his huge online audience and welcomes them into the #SBS network.
This recognition gave Bright Cat a real visibility boost and connected us with an incredible community of small business owners.
The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 (2024)
Shortlisted
In 2024, Bright Cat Business Solutions was shortlisted for the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100, which highlights the UK’s most influential disabled leaders and changemakers.
This recognition reflects our commitment to accessibility, inclusive entrepreneurship and championing disabled business owners.
Business Success Recognition Awards (2023)
Runner Up
In 2023, Bright Cat was named Runner Up for Business Growth of the Year at the Business Success Recognition Awards.
This award celebrates businesses that have shown clear, measurable growth and ongoing commitment to their clients.
Being recognised among so many inspiring companies was a fantastic moment for the Bright Cat journey.
Full List of Awards, Finalist Placements & Nominations
Female Business Awards (2025)
Finalist For:
Business Support
Business Success Recognition Awards (2025)
Finalist For:
BSN Outstanting Contibution of the Year
Female Business Awards (2025)
Shortlisted For:
Professional Services
Digital Women Awards (2024)
Finalist For:
Social Media Manager of the Year 2024
Digital Women Awards (2024)
Finalist For:
Virtual Assistant of the Year 2024
Digital Women Awards (2024)
Finalist For:
Community Leader of the Year 2024
Business Success Recognition Awards (2024)
Finalist For:
Business Leader of the Year
Business Success Recognition Awards (2024)
Finalist For:
Outstanding Contribution to the BSN Community
Woman Who Achieves (2024)
Nominated
Business Success Recognition Awards (2024)
Nominated For:
Freelancer of the year
Service Provider of the Year
Women's Small Business Awards (2022)
Finalist For:
Business Woman of the Year
Overcomer Award
Business Success Recognition Awards (2022)
Finalist For:
Business Start Up
Business Success Recognition Awards (2022)
Nominated For:
Business of the Year
Customer Service
SME Business Awards (2022)
Nominated For:
Best Business in Nottinghamshire
Business Success Recognition Awards (2022)
Nominated For:
Overcoming Adversity
Networker of the Year
Why Awards Matter (in a not-too-serious way)
Awards aren’t everything — but they do show that the work we’re doing here at Bright Cat works:
✨ Accessible marketing that supports real energy levels
✨ Tech setups that don’t cause tears
✨ Video, website, social, and podcast support that helps small businesses shine
✨ A genuine commitment to kindness, clarity, and getting things done
…and apparently, the judges agreed.
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