SMITH GOODFELLOW WINS ‘SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’ AT THE GMCC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

By Callum Sangster | October 15, 2025

The Smith Goodfellow team accepting their award, Small Business of the Year, at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards

 

Smith Goodfellow, a specialist PR and marketing consultancy based in Stockport, has been named Small Business of the Year at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Excellence Awards.

The award celebrates small businesses that have demonstrated notable success, innovation, and growth, recognising those who make a significant contribution to their industries and local communities.

Founded in 1980, Smith Goodfellow has become a trusted partner to clients across the built environment sector, delivering strategic communication and PR campaigns that drive meaningful results. The consultancy’s ongoing success reflects its focus on authentic storytelling and industry expertise.

Cathy Barlow, Managing Director of Smith Goodfellow, said:

“Receiving this award from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is incredibly meaningful to us. The Chamber plays such a vital role in supporting and celebrating local businesses, and to be recognised among so many outstanding companies is truly an honour.”

The GMCC is the largest accredited chamber of commerce in the UK, representing businesses across Greater Manchester. It supports economic growth through networking, policy influence, business support, and initiatives that strengthen the region’s commercial community.