On Thursday, 14 November, the iconic Shard in London hosted the 2024 Heropreneurs Awards - an inspiring celebration of entrepreneurial excellence within the military community. The event brought together a vibrant mix of mentors, mentees, award finalists, and supporters, all united by a shared passion for entrepreneurship.
The afternoon began with early networking, setting the stage for a day of connection and collaboration. Mentors and mentees later split into dedicated workshops designed to foster growth and learning.
Leading the mentees’ workshop was Dr. Tim Hart, a distinguished lecturer from Warwick Business School, who guided participants through strategies for crafting impactful business plans, setting objectives, and asking the critical question: Why? This session provided mentees with a safe space to openly discuss their entrepreneurial challenges, reflect on progress, and share best practices for optimising efforts.
Meanwhile, Stuart Nicol facilitated an engaging session for mentors, focusing on the art of mentorship. This open forum allowed mentors to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and refine their skills, underscoring the collective commitment to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
As the evening unfolded, more guests arrived, mingling over a spread of delicious food and drinks. The highlight of the night was the much-anticipated awards ceremony, which celebrated remarkable achievements across four categories.
Read on to hear about our winners, or download our event brochure to discover more about our shortlist, winners and judges.
Product of the Year: Humphrey Madden, Remaker
This award acknowledges the product that has surpassed expectations and set a new benchmark for excellence in its respective industry.
Remaker is revolutionising strength training with its unique portable strength-tracking ecosystem. The product integrates seamlessly with standard exercise equipment to support fitness training.
Start-Up of the Year: Sam Davies, Flux
This award highlights a dynamic startup that has exhibited exceptional potential, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Flux is dedicated to addressing climate change through enhanced rock weathering, a process that captures carbon dioxide by accelerating natural mineral reactions.
Technology Business of the Year: Owen Thompson, Latitude Geospatial
This award recognises the tech business that has demonstrated remarkable growth, technological advancement, and industry leadership.
Latitude Geospatial specialises in providing geospatial solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. The team helps clients to leverage geographic information systems to solve complex challenges, improve resource management, and optimise business processes.
Heropreneur of the Year: Gareth Whotton, ARG Coatings
This award has always been an extra-special one for us as it honours an individual who has displayed exemplary leadership and has had a profound impact on their industry. The Heropreneur of the Year serves as an inspiration to others, embodying the qualities of a true hero and entrepreneur.
Gareth’s refreshing authenticity stood out amongst the crowd and his energy and dedication to his industry clearly shone through to our judges.
We know the way he has pursued his passions following his military experience will serve as inspiration to many budding entrepreneurs!
We also saw the announcement of the Warwick Business School (WBS) Bursary Award. This year’s recipient, Mike Wilmot was awarded a full scholarship for the Executive MBA (London) at WBS.
Runners up included George McCrea, who received a scholarship for the Global Online MBA, and Clare Otridge, who was awarded a scholarship for the Executive Diploma in Behavioural Science, which she began this September.
Additional commendations went to Holly Henderson and Richard Da Gama, who were recognized for their outstanding contributions and potential with scholarships.
Congratulations to all our winners and finalists!
The event concluded with celebratory drinks and more networking, wrapping up a memorable evening that highlighted the resilience, creativity, and dedication of the Heropreneurs community.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the guests, sponsors, supporters, and the wider community who made this event a resounding success.
We look forward to celebrating more inspiring stories at the 2025 Heropreneurs Awards!
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