Post, 18 October 2023

What a night it was! Last night, the third annual Chelsea Awards took place at the glamorous Royal Hospital Red with 300 guests from across the community – local business owners, cultural leaders and organisations, residents, and even a number of Chelsea Pensioners in their Scarlets – dressed to the nines to celebrate. The ceremony honoured the outstanding individuals and businesses that contribute to the unique charm and vitality of Chelsea, as nominated by the public and judged by an esteemed panel of judges comprising Peggy Porschen, Jason Atherton, Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Helen Brocklebank, Victoria Steward-Todd, Dr James Thompson, Mayor Preety Hudd and Hugh Seaborn.

A huge congratulations to this year’s shortlist. And the winners are…

Only in Chelsea – A business that brings something unique to the area

Winner: Love My Human

Shortlist: The Sea, The Sea and Chelsea Physic Garden

Cultural Champion – An organisation that has enriched Chelsea’s culture and raised the area’s profile

Winner – 606 Club

Shortlist: Bill Wyman and John Sandoe

Community Collaboration – Businesses who have joined forces for the greater good

Winner – Chelsea History Festival

Shortlist: K&C Foundation, K&C Art Week

Community Hero – An organisation or person that has benefitted the community through their actions

Winner – Max Barley, Holy Trinity Sloane Square

Shortlist: Rebecca Handley and Avis Hawkins

Future Forward – A company innovating to meet tomorrow’s challenges

Winner – RIXO

Shortlist: Anabela Chan and Auriens

In Good Taste – Someone who has made Chelsea more delicious

Winner – Finns of Chelsea

Shortlist: Birley Bakery and The Surprise

Master of Craft – An artisan who elevates the everyday to the extraordinary

Winner – Kiki McDonough

Shortlist: Provenance Village Butchers and The Roasting Party

We hope you’ll join us in congratulating all the winners and those shortlisted. What a special place Chelsea is!