We've Won Small Business of the Year Award!

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Professional Energy People (PEP) has won Small Business of the Year at the 2026 Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards!

It was a fantastic evening celebrating the achievements of businesses across our region, and we are incredibly proud to have been recognised for our growth, customer commitment and the difference we are making to the businesses we work with.

For our whole team, this award means a great deal. It recognises the hard work, dedication and passion that go into building a business where people, relationships and exceptional customer service are always at the heart of everything we do.

Our Winning Formula

Over the past 12 months, we have continued to grow and develop, managing more than £46 million in energy contracts and achieving an impressive 70% increase in new contracts.

But for us, success has never been just about growth. It is about making a genuine difference to our customers, building lasting relationships and continually finding new ways to deliver value.

Our customer loyalty reflects this approach, with a 98% procurement retention rate and 29 five-star customer reviews.

We are especially proud of what these figures reflect: our customers’ trust and the relationships we nurture every day.

Doing More for our Customers

One of the biggest milestones in our journey has been the development of our Energy Management services.

We recognised that businesses needed more than support with energy procurement. They wanted to understand their energy usage, identify opportunities to save money, improve efficiency and take meaningful steps towards their sustainability goals.

By expanding into Energy Management, we can now offer a broader range of support, helping our customers take greater control of their energy and make informed decisions for the future.

This diversification has also created exciting new opportunities for PEP, allowing us to grow sustainably while delivering even greater value to the organisations we support.

PEP Managing Director, Linda Spencer said:

"Winning Small Business of the Year is an incredibly proud moment for us. We have worked hard to build a business that puts people, relationships and customer service at its heart, and this award is recognition of the dedication and commitment of our entire team.

Our growth is something we are hugely proud of, but what matters most is the difference we make to our customers. We have ambitious plans for the future, and this award gives us even more motivation to keep innovating, developing our services and delivering the very best for the businesses we support."

Looking Ahead

As an independent, ambitious and agile business, we are incredibly proud of our Yorkshire roots and our commitment to supporting the regional business community.

We believe that being a successful small business is about more than commercial performance. It is about investing in our people, embracing innovation, building strong partnerships and making a positive contribution to the communities around us.

This award celebrates everything we have achieved so far, but we certainly aren't standing still.

We will continue to invest in our team, technology and services, explore new opportunities and help more businesses navigate an increasingly complex energy landscape.

Thank You for Being Part of our Journey

We couldn't have achieved this without our fantastic team, our loyal customers, trusted partners and everyone who has supported Professional Energy People along the way.

Your trust, support and recommendations have helped us become the business we are today, and we are incredibly grateful.

Winning Small Business of the Year is a huge milestone for PEP, and we can't wait to see what comes next.