Claremont Celebrates Employer of the Year Success

By William Morris

Date

10 November 2026

Read length

4 min

We’re proud to share that Claremont has been named Employer of the Year at the North West Business of the Year Awards 2026. The award recognises organisations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to their people, culture and workplace experience, making it a particularly meaningful achievement for our business.

For us, this recognition is about far more than a trophy. It reflects the talent, dedication and commitment of our people, and the culture we’ve worked hard to build together. From supporting career development and wellbeing to creating an environment where individuals can thrive, our people remain at the heart of everything we do.

We’re absolutely delighted to have been named North West Employer of the Year! Being an Employee Owned Trust means putting our people first, making sure everyone has a voice, feels valued and genuinely shares in the success of the business. Getting that right takes commitment, but it’s something we’re incredibly proud of. To have that recognised is a fantastic feeling.

Natalie Davies – Sales Director, Claremont

The award also builds on what has already been an exceptional year for Claremont.

Earlier this year, our work with Places for People in Preston was recognised as Workplace Fit-Out of the Year at the North West Insider Property Awards. The project created a flexible, inclusive workplace that brought colleagues together under one roof while supporting collaboration, wellbeing and choice in how they work and is a demonstration of our standing in the North West.

We’ve also enjoyed success at the Fit Out Awards, building on the success of our previous award wins with them.

This yearClaremont was recognised as Design Practice of the Year, while Grace Eley was named Designer of the Year – Rising Star. In addition, our project for Black Cat Building Consultancy’s Manchester office won Fit Out Project of the Year – Small Office, highlighting the strength of both our design talent and project delivery capabilities.

While we’re incredibly proud of the projects we’ve delivered and the industry recognition we’ve received, being named Employer of the Year holds a special significance. It recognises the people behind those achievements and the culture that enables success across every part of our business.

These awards are a reflection of the passion, creativity and commitment our teams bring to their work every day. Whether designing award-winning workplaces, delivering exceptional client experiences or supporting colleagues to do their best work, it is our people who make the difference.

As we look ahead, we’re committed to continuing to invest in our people, nurture talent, and create a workplace where individuals can grow, succeed and enjoy what they do.

Thank you to everyone across Claremont for the part they’ve played in making this achievement possible. Employer of the Year is a recognition that belongs to the entire team.