EPIC Awards 2025 Marks Record Attendance and Alumni Sponsorship Milestone

The 4th annual EPIC Awards delivered its biggest celebration to date, drawing almost 150 guests, the highest attendance in the programme’s history.

The event showcased the ambition, resilience and innovation of young entrepreneurs from across the UK, all connected through the EPIC Entrepreneurs programme.

This year marked a major milestone, as EPIC alumni Aryan Gulzar of AKG Media returned not just as a guest, but as Headline Sponsor the first EPIC graduate to do so. Alongside AKG Media, several other EPIC alumni sponsored award categories, creating a powerful proof point of the programme’s mission: to develop founders who go on to grow, lead and reinvest in the next generation.

Special recognition also goes to Bray Wealth Management, sponsor of the evening’s drinks, helping to elevate the awards into a true celebration.

Speaking after the event, organisers said the atmosphere in the room, the pitch power, the confidence and the support among finalists, reflects exactly why the programme exists: to give young entrepreneurs the community and backing they need to succeed.

A huge thank you was extended to all sponsors, whose support expands the reach and impact of the EPIC Entrepreneurs programme each year, and congratulations to every finalist for an exceptional standard of entries.

EPIC AWARDS 2025: FINAL RESULTS

HEALTH & WELLNESS AWARD, Sponsored by Arundell People Services

Winner: Daniel Damasceno De Faria, Rising Athletes

INCLUSION CHAMPION, Sponsored by Martin James Foundation

Winner: Khamani Edwards, KJ’s Craft Time

CHAMPION OF CHANGE, Sponsored by Feldon Haynes, Feldulux

Winner: Grace Thompson, Butterfly Hope

RETAIL GAMECHANGER, Sponsored by Founders Faculty

Winner: Monet Davis, Faceflavour Ltd

PRACTICAL PRODIGY, Sponsored by Top Tours Global

Winner: Mihai Pelin, KNOCKOUTSOUND

VISIONARY INNOVATOR, Sponsored by Ormerod Rutter

Winner: Pranay Lodhia, MyScienceLand

STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY, Sponsored by Acronic Foundation

Winner: Elson Sibanda, Mythos

EPIC SPIRIT AWARD, Jointly Sponsored by EPIC Alumni: National Neurodiversity Training • OBA UK • Gumbudii • Neurodiversity Global Ltd • Proud Phoenix Club

Winner: Feldon Haynes, Feldeluxe

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR, Public Vote

Winner: Mihai Pelin, KNOCKOUTSOUND

More images, video highlights and interviews will be released in the coming days across EPIC channels.

Here’s to backing the next generation of change-makers. Onwards to an even bigger 2026.