All three were among the winners at the Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards (the ABBBAs), held on Thursday, November 13, to celebrate businesses and individuals making a difference across the borough.
Councillor Jonathan Andrews, Mayor of Bromley, said: “It’s brilliant to see what the Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards (The ABBBAs) has achieved, and continues to achieve, in highlighting and celebrating local businesses across the borough, and indeed the wider impact of this.
“A strong local economy underpins everything, creating opportunities, strengthening community links and funding voluntary work.
“I’ve seen great examples of businesses of all sizes supporting community and voluntary endeavours across Bromley, and it’s something we should all be proud of.”
The awards attracted more than 250 entries across 12 categories, recognising businesses of all sizes, from micro start-ups to established firms.
Emi Piano Studio took home the Best Start-Up award for its play-based approach to music education.
The studio has grown from a single piano to a team teaching more than 100 students in just two years.
Quest Soul Theatre was recognised in two categories, winning Best Creative, Growth or Innovation and Best Social Impact.
The organisation was praised for its inclusive, wellbeing-focused projects, including Dungeons & Dragons sessions designed to support mental health and collaborative work with VAMOS Theatre, Age UK, and young adults with disabilities.
Greener & Cleaner was named Best Environmental/Sustainable and also won Best Charity.
The organisation supports more than 30,000 people through its Community Hub and runs repair cafés, allotment workshops, and other programmes aimed at helping residents live more sustainably.
Other winners included JNJ Building Solutions, which won Best Independent Business, and Ollie Polly Play Café, which was named Best Hospitality.
Bells Accountants was recognised as Best High Street Business, while Magpie Dance was honoured as a Long-Standing Business for over 40 years of supporting people with learning disabilities through dance.
Face Clays won Best Micro Business, and Angela Hulm received the Community Hero award for her work supporting environmental action and vulnerable women.
Chandra Sharma was named Business Personality of the Year for his mentorship and support for entrepreneurs in the borough.
The awards were founded by Lauretta Wright of Luna Creative Media.
Ms Wright said: “Each year we uncover extraordinary stories of generosity and innovation happening quietly in our borough.
“The ABBBAs exist to shine a light on those businesses and individuals who make Bromley stronger, not through just what they sell and do, but how they give back.
“The success of these awards shows how powerful community can be when it comes together to support its own.”
This year’s event raised £1,425 for CASPA, a charity supporting autistic individuals to build life skills and connect with their communities.
The night was supported by headline sponsor Tapi Carpets, along with London Biggin Hill Airport and Shampan Group.
Attendees included representatives from Bromley Football Club, Bromley Business Networking, Start Up Bromley, and the South East London Chamber of Commerce.
The ABBBAs were launched to recognise the businesses and people driving innovation, creativity, and community across Bromley.
Organised by Luna Creative Media, which publishes Life In Orpington, Life In Bromley, and Life In Beckenham magazines, the awards have become a key fixture in the borough’s business calendar.
Next year’s awards will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
