Staffordshire tech company 'honoured' to win award

This accolade recognises their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, resilience, and the impact they have made in their industry and community. This award was kindly sponsored by de Novo Solutions.

Now celebrating its 12th year, the awards, often described as “The Grammys for Entrepreneurship” shine a spotlight on the individuals and businesses driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the UK economy. The awards, sponsored by Allica Bank, honour remarkable stories of entrepreneurial success, perseverance, and vision.

"It was great to be nominated as a finalist, but even better to actually win! Very happy, it was a great night with all of our team and we hope the hard work and commitment from all of us at Faces continues," said Co-Founder Ben O’Brien. Co-Founder Ashley Simpson-Davies also said, "It was so nice to be recognised and glad to have spent the evening with the team. What a great way to end 2024!”

Francesca James, founder of the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, commented: "Every year, I’m in awe of the entrepreneurs who come through our programme, and this year is no different. The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards continues to receive thousands of applications annually, reflecting the incredible strength of entrepreneurship across the UK. This year’s winners collectively generate over £3 billion in turnover and employ over 20,000 people. These extraordinary individuals are not only transforming industries but also uplifting communities and inspiring the next generation of business leaders."

Conrad Ford, Chief Product Officer at Allica Bank, commented: “As a former entrepreneur myself, I recognise the immense contribution that SMEs make to the UK and the challenges they face. It’s great to see some of the innovation taking place within SMEs across the country, and the appetite for growth that’s there, despite a challenging environment.  

“These businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, it’s important we give them the support they deserve, and take a moment to pause and celebrate them! We’re proud to be supporting the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Congratulations to all the winners.” 

The awards ceremony, held on 18 November at London’s iconic Grosvenor House, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to celebrate the exceptional achievements of this year’s winners.

The Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category recognises individuals who harness the power of cutting-edge technology to build businesses that push boundaries, disrupt industries, and revolutionise the way we live and work. With an unwavering drive to solve complex problems and improve efficiency, these entrepreneurs are the architects of tomorrow’s digital landscape, continuously shaping how we interact with technology and transforming industries in the process.

Faces Consent has been recognised for its innovation in the Aesthetics Industry sector, by building an app that supports grassroot practitioners and seasoned entrepreneurs in launching, running and growing their business empires. Their dedication to providing a platform that empowers beauty and aesthetics professionals with innovative tools, simplified booking system and connection to a network of prescribers and pharmacies, has not only driven growth in the Aesthetics Industry but has also set a benchmark for excellence within the entrepreneurial community.

The team at Faces Consent is honoured to receive this award and extends heartfelt gratitude to their customers, partners, and supporters. This recognition from the Great British Entrepreneur Awards fuels their ambition to continue making a positive impact and inspires them to achieve even greater milestones.