South West Kustom & Restoration has been shortlisted for the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

This automotive business based in Wrington, near Bristol Airport, owned and founded by Daniel Bennett, is recognised in the Established Business of the Year category.

The awards, dubbed the Grammys of Entrepreneurship, highlight the work of the nation's dynamic and innovative enterprises.

Each year, the competition receives thousands of applications, reflecting its competitive and high-class nature.

The 2024 shortlist includes enterprises with a shared turnover of almost £2.9 billion and combined employment of around 20,000 people, demonstrating the integral part these businesses play in economic growth and innovation.

Following the announcement, Mr Bennett said: "We are honoured to be shortlisted and are very excited to celebrate this achievement with the wider entrepreneurial community."

Past winners of these awards comprise well-known firms such as BrewDog, MyEnergi, Zilich, Grenade, and Clearscore, they all have gone on to be household names.

The awards, in existence for 12 years, owe their continued success to sponsors like Allica Bank, Airwallex, and Basket amongst others.

The much-anticipated awards ceremony will take place on November 18 at Grosvenor House in London, where each category winner will be declared.

Touted as the nation's largest entrepreneurial celebration, this event offers a platform for businesses to engage, celebrate, and endorse entrepreneurship ideals.

Francesca James, the founder of the awards, said: "The calibre of entries this year is truly outstanding.

"These entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy, and their stories are a testament to the incredible resilience and creativity of the UK’s business community.

"We are thrilled to recognise their achievements and support their continued growth."

Allica Bank, the headline sponsor and category sponsor, echoed this sentiment.

Conrad Ford, chief product & strategy officer at Allica Bank, said: "It has been a real honour to sponsor this year's Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

"Hearing the inspiring stories from the incredible businesses that these awards champion really brings to life the important contribution that British entrepreneurs make to our economy."