The Bestway Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding achievement

Bestway Wholesale celebrated the achievements of its community at The Bestway Awards 2025 last week, held at London’s prestigious Marriott, Grosvenor House in London last week.

Hosted by British musician, singer and television presenter, Myleene Klass MBE, the event honoured outstanding contributions from Bestway’s retailers, colleagues and partner suppliers.

The annual event highlights the “extraordinary efforts and celebrates the dedication and excellence that drives Bestway forwards and is enshrined in its business,” it said.

Among the prizes were the Bestway Retailer Awards, which celebrated the group’s retailers for their exceptional customer service and extraordinary contributions to their local communities. Awards covered all categories including Large Convenience Store of the Year, Off-licence of the Year and the Retail Excellence Award, as well as a Special Recognition Award for exemplary service and dedication.

The evening culminated in the Bestway Supplier Awards, honouring three outstanding individuals from its supplier partners who have gone above and beyond in their roles.

The awards themselves were presented by Myleene Klass, alongside Bestway Wholesale’ leadership, including managing director, Dawood Pervez, group trading director, Kenton Burchell, retail director, Jamie Davison, head of human resources, Angela Underwood and operations director, Ashar Rehman.

Bestway Wholesale’s managing director, Dawood Pervez (left), shared his pride, stating: “As we celebrate 50 years of Bestway, these awards recognise far more than commercial achievement – they honour the dedication, passion and exceptional performance of the people who serve and inspire communities across the UK every single day.

“What truly sets Bestway apart is our sense of community - the resilience, ambition and commitment shared by our retailers, colleagues and supplier partners. Independent stores have never mattered more, and it is through these strong partnerships that we continue to support livelihoods and create meaningful impact.”