Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology) received the ‘Highly Commended’ accolade for ‘Large Business of the Year’ at this year’s Surrey Business Awards. Winners were revealed at the prestigious awards ceremony last night at G Live in Guildford, celebrating the outstanding achievements of businesses across the county.
The Surrey Business Awards, held in association with Surrey Chambers of Commerce, is the largest and the most prestigious business event in the county. Winners and finalists were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges, consisting of industry experts and influential business leaders.
Nescot has been recognised for the second consecutive year at the Surrey Business Awards, following its win as ‘Employer of the Year’ in 2024. The team were looking forward to the awards following the announcement of the finalists last month.
Julie Kapsalis, Nescot Principal and CEO said, “We are proud to be ‘Highly Commended’ for ‘Large Business of the Year’. This is a well-deserved recognition of the college’s continued contributions to education, innovation and community engagement. What makes Nescot special is its people, and the transformational work they do every day to change people’s lives through learning. Nescot is more than a college, it’s a community.”
As one of the largest employers in the region, Nescot has been delivering high-quality education for over 70 years. With an annual turnover of £25m, more than 650 staff supporting over 6,000 learners and 500 businesses each year, the college empowers individuals to achieve their goals and transform their lives through learning. Its deep-rooted commitment to serve the community is reflected in ongoing partnerships with charities, employers and local businesses. Students and staff regularly participate in fundraising initiatives, and the college collaborates with businesses on a wide range of impactful projects.
In addition to being in the running for ‘Large Business of the Year’, Nescot was also a proud sponsor of the ‘Future Talent of the Year’ award at the event, attended by business leaders and guests from across Surrey.
Julie added: “Congratulations to Future Talent of the Year award winner, Summer Smith from Trinity Homecare, and to all the winners and finalists at the Surrey Business Awards. We were honoured to be nominated alongside so many brilliant businesses in Surrey.”
Maarten Hoffmann, Managing Director of Platinum Media Group and organiser of the event, commented: “The atmosphere on the night was electric. The calibre of finalists was truly exceptional, showcasing the innovation, resilience and ambition that define Surrey’s business community. Congratulations to all our winners and finalists – you are an inspiration to us all.”
The Surrey Business Awards, held in association with Surrey Chambers of Commerce, celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of the county’s businesses and individuals. The Large Business of the Year category is sponsored by DMH Stallard. This year’s awards ceremony was made up of 15 categories, and recognised accomplishments made across all aspects of business, from personal successes to outstanding contributions. View the full shortlist and results on the Surrey Business Awards website
Anyone interested in joining ‘Large Business of the Year’ – Nescot, can visit www.nescotcareers.co.uk or email jobs@nescot.ac.uk
