HONA Wins Two Awards at The Small Awards 2025! 🏆
We’re beyond excited to share some amazing news!
HONA has officially won not one, but two awards at The Small Awards 2025.
Hosted by Small Business Britain, The Small Awards celebrate the best of UK small business. We were already proud to be shortlisted, but to take home both Supply Chain Champion and Small Business of the Year was beyond anything we imagined.
What are The Small Awards?
Now in its ninth year, The Small Awards is a nationwide celebration of the UK’s most dynamic and impactful small businesses. Organised by Small Business Britain, the awards shine a light on the incredible work being done by the 5.45 million small firms across the country.
Each year, over 80 businesses are shortlisted across 11 categories—ranging from high street heroes and sole traders to sustainability leaders and community champions. It’s a night that brings together the bold, the brave, and the brilliantly independent. And this year, HONA was proud to be right there among them.
Two awards. One unforgettable night.
Co-founders Mike and Charlotte made their way to London full of excitement and a little bit of disbelief. Just being in the room felt like a win. As Sue Perkins introduced the businesses around the room, it was clear we were surrounded by some truly incredible people doing amazing things.
Mike turned to Charlotte and said, “We might just be making up the numbers here.” But as the night went on, it became clear, we weren’t.
Winning Supply Chain Champion felt like a moment of recognition for everything we’ve worked so hard to do behind the scenes. Building relationships. Listening to our community. Doing things differently. Supporting techs, salons, and educators with products that are safer, smarter, and made for professionals.
As Mike put it, "That’s always been our goal. To create a brand that empowers nail techs, raises standards, and makes the industry stronger."
That alone would’ve made the night unforgettable. But then came the final award… and somehow, we heard our name again. Small Business of the Year.
There aren’t really words for that moment. But Mike tried.
"To say we’re proud is an understatement. I’ve never felt more grateful to our team, our community, and every single person who has believed in what we’re doing."
A journey rooted in purpose
HONA began in a spare bedroom with a simple mission. To create safer, hypoallergenic products and support the growth of modern nail techs. We had no funding, no big budget, just a deep belief in what we were building and the community we were building it for.
Today, we’re a growing team based in South Wales. We’ve trained thousands of techs, supported hundreds of small salons, and created a system that puts health, education, and quality first.
These awards are a reflection of that journey. They celebrate not just what we do, but how we do it. With care, with community, and with a commitment to making the industry better.
What’s next?
We’re taking a moment to let this sink in, but we’re not slowing down. These awards fuel our belief that doing the right thing, even when it takes longer, is always worth it.
We’re more committed than ever to growing HONA the right way. From developing new products and training the next generation of techs.
This moment belongs to every nail tech who’s backed us. Every educator who’s championed us. Every client who’s trusted us. You’re the reason this was possible.
We’re just getting started.
Thank you for being part of our story.
- Love HONA