Wave Community Bank is celebrating after being named Best Business of the Year at the Sussex Business Conference & Awards, recognising the team’s hard work, commitment to members and positive impact on the communities it serves.
Sponsored by More Radio, the award recognises businesses that have demonstrated outstanding achievements across their organisation, with a clear vision, strong growth and a commitment to innovation.
As a not-for-profit credit union, Wave Community Bank puts people before profit. It provides ethical savings and affordable loans, helping people build financial resilience and access responsible financial services. Unlike traditional banks, Wave Community Bank is owned by its members, with its focus firmly on the people and communities it serves.
Being recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses from across Sussex is a huge honour and a real boost for their entire team. The award reflects the hard work that goes into growing the credit union, improving its services and reaching more people who could benefit from becoming a member.
The award ceremony also featured an impressive programme of speakers, including keynote speaker Anthony Bennett, known as the ‘Miracle Man’, who shared his inspirational story of resilience and recovery. Other sessions explored practical business topics, including marketing, smarter spending, tax planning and entrepreneurial success.
The range of topics offered plenty for businesses to take away, whether they were looking to grow, improve their operations, strengthen their marketing or find new opportunities. It was particularly encouraging to see so many businesses from across Sussex coming together, celebrating their achievements and recognising the contribution local organisations make to the regional economy.
Jason Smith, Business Development Officer at Wave Community Bank, said:
“Winning the Best Business of the Year is a fantastic achievement for Wave Community Bank and a real testament to the dedication of our team, who work hard all year round to support our members and make a positive difference in local communities.
“Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and shortlisted businesses. To be recognised alongside so many brilliant organisations is something to be proud of, and the event was a fantastic celebration of the talent, ambition and community spirit that makes Sussex such a great place to do business.
“While taking home the Best Business of the Year Award is a moment for us to celebrate, it also motivates us to keep pushing forward. At Wave Community Bank, we’re passionate about helping people manage their money, access fair and affordable financial services, and build brighter financial futures.
“This award belongs to our whole team and the members and communities who make what we do worthwhile. We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and excited about what we can achieve together in the future.”