The Hustle Awards are held annually to recognise the individuals and organisations who power the startup landscape – from the founders making bold leaps, to the PR professionals helping them gain visibility, and the organisations championing the next generation of entrepreneurs. The 2025 ceremony honoured these contributors, spotlighting the commitment, creativity, and hard work that define the startup journey.
Editor of Startups Magazine, Anna Wood, reflected on the evening: “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’s awards saw a record number of high-quality entries, with the expert judging panel facing the difficult task of shortlisting and selecting the winners. Carefully chosen for their integrity and deep industry knowledge, the judges approached the process with fairness, care, and dedication.
The Hustle Awards 2025 once again served as a testament to the resilience, talent, and collaborative spirit at the heart of the startup world.
The 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!
For more information, download the winner’s guide.
