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NXGEN Lifting Wins Best New Business at the Best Businesswomen Awards 202430 Second Takeaway

Updated: Jan 14

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UK-based NXGEN Lifting has been recognised at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2024, with founder Kelly Ann McPhilbin winning the Best New Business award. The recognition highlights NXGEN Lifting’s growth in the specialist mini crane sector, supporting construction, glazing, and restricted-access lifting applications across the UK.

 


Best Businesswomen Awards 2024 celebrate female-led businesses


The Best Businesswomen Awards announced their 2024 winners during a gala awards evening held at Hilton Syon Park, recognising outstanding female entrepreneurs from across the UK.


The awards programme seeks to identify and celebrate women who demonstrate business excellence, innovation, and strong customer focus across a wide range of industry sectors.


NXGEN Lifting recognised for new business excellence


Kelly Ann McPhilbin, founder of NXGEN Lifting, was named Best New Business 2024, acknowledging the company’s rapid development and specialist focus within the lifting sector.


NXGEN Lifting provides mini cranes and compact lifting solutions for:

  • Construction projects

  • Glazing and façade installation

  • Inspection, maintenance, and installation work

  • Restricted-access environments


The company’s services support projects where conventional cranes are impractical due to access, space, or load constraints.


Judges highlight innovation and resilience


Despite a challenging economic environment, the Best Businesswomen Awards judges highlighted the innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial drive demonstrated by this year’s winners.


All award recipients were selected by a panel of business experts and assessed on criteria including:

  • Business performance and growth

  • Innovation and market differentiation

  • Customer care and service delivery


Awards recognise female-owned businesses nationwide


The Best Businesswomen Awards are open to female-owned businesses and charities across the UK and are designed to recognise achievement across a broad range of business categories.


Debbie Gilbert, organiser of the awards, said the programme has recognised more than 1,000 women since its launch in 2015.

“This is the 10th year of the awards, and the selection process is rigorous. To be one of our winners is a major achievement,”

Gilbert said.

“Our judges select winners based on business expertise, innovation, and high levels of customer care.”

About NXGEN Lifting


NXGEN Lifting is a UK-based provider of specialist mini cranes and compact lifting solutions for the construction, glazing, and maintenance sectors. The company supports projects requiring precision lifting in restricted-access environments, offering equipment and expertise tailored to challenging site conditions.




About the Best Businesswomen Awards


The Best Businesswomen Awards recognise the achievements of female entrepreneurs and female-led organisations across the UK. Founded in 2015, the awards programme celebrates excellence in innovation, leadership, and customer service across multiple business sectors.



Frequently Asked Questions


What award did NXGEN Lifting win?

NXGEN Lifting won Best New Business 2024 at the Best Businesswomen Awards.


Who accepted the award?

The award was won by Kelly Ann McPhilbin, founder of NXGEN Lifting.


What services does NXGEN Lifting provide?

The company provides mini cranes and lifting solutions for construction, glazing, and restricted-access projects.


Where were the awards held?

The 2024 awards ceremony took place at Hilton Syon Park.


What do the Best Businesswomen Awards recognise?

They recognise female-owned businesses and charities demonstrating excellence in innovation, leadership, and customer care.

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