Aberystwyth, 17 September 2025 — Menter Aberystwyth has officially revealed the shortlist for the highly anticipated Menter Aberystwyth Awards 2025, celebrating the people, businesses, and organisations that make a lasting difference to the town and wider community.
The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on Wednesday, 9 October 2025, at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, where the community will come together to recognise excellence, innovation, and dedication across a diverse range of categories.
This year’s shortlist is as follows:
Sustainability Award sponsored by Probert & Williams Opticians
- Sero Aberystwyth
- LanoTech
- The National Library of Wales
Retail Excellence Award sponsored by PJE Accountants
- Her Dandy Wolf
- Cardigan Bay Designs
- Kitty Fisher
Food & Drink Champion sponsored by Driftwood Designs
- Carys’ Angolino
- Y Banera
- Zac Marsden (Bottle & Barrel, The Bank Vault, Aber Beer Fest)
Welsh Language Champion sponsored by Morgan La Roche Solicitors
- Aberystwyth Football Club
- Yr Angor
- Siop Inc
Community Spirit Award sponsored by Iestyn Leyshon Estate Agents
- The Murphy Project CIC
- AberOutdoors
- The Well
- Glenys Morgan
Aberystwyth Ambassador sponsored by Hiwse Estates
- Aber Beer Fest
- Aberystwyth Football Club
- Gwyl Cariad Aber
New Business of the Year sponsored by Medina
- Oriel y Bae – Bay Gallery
- AberPoeth
- Yr Almanac
Creative Arts & Literature Award sponsored by Sero Aberystwyth
- Gayberystwyth Books
- Honno Press
- Oriel y Bae – Bay Gallery
Sport & Wellbeing in the Community sponsored by CB Environmental Ltd
- Bae Ceredigion Dolphins
- RBH Fitness
Trader of the Year sponsored by CB Environmental
- Dinas Home Improvements
- LEB Construction
Professional Services Excellence Award sponsored by NFU
- Rees Astley
- PJE Accountants
Event of the Year 2024 sponsored by LEB Construction
- Rali Ceredigion
- Aber Beer Fest
- Gwyl y Castell
On the night, in addition to the category winners, one business, organisation or individual will be named the prestigious Overall Winner of the 2025 Menter Aberystwyth Awards.
Speaking about the awards, Chair of Menter Aberystwyth, Emlyn Jones said:
“The Menter Aberystwyth Awards highlight the dedication, creativity, and community spirit that make Aberystwyth so special. We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of all our shortlisted nominees and look forward to a fantastic evening at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.”
The event promises to be an inspiring celebration of local talent and contribution.