Lorraine Allman, founder of #SBS winning brand Party Without Plastic, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards is as much about the entrepreneur as the business, recognising the people behind the brand and the decisions, resilience and ambition that build companies that last, and celebrates the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK.
More than 5000 applications were received for this year’s awards, with 40% women-led businesses.
Lorraine Allman, founder of Party Without Plastic, said:
“Being shortlisted for Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year from over 5,000 applications is a real validation of what we’re building at Party Without Plastic. We set out to cut through the greenwashing in the party supplies industry and give genuinely single-use plastic free products a trusted platform. To be recognised at this level shows that rigorous standards and transparency matter, and that small businesses can compete on integrity.”
Party Without Plastic’s milestones include:
- Launching the UK’s first AI-powered sustainable party planner.
- Winning the FSB & HSBC Small Business Growth Award for Wales and the South West.
Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, said:
“When we launched the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in 2012, we set out to back the businesses that get on and build, the ones that don’t always get the recognition they deserve. More than a decade on, over 5,000 applications tell me we were onto something. This year’s cohort represents billions in turnover and tens of thousands of jobs, but what I’m proudest of is the determination behind those numbers. These are founders who have stuck with it through every kind of year, and championing them is exactly why we do this.”
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards are proudly supported by Allica Bank.
Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Allica, said:
“What stands out this year is the optimism and ambition that continue to define the UK’s established business community. Having run my own business, I know the resilience, creativity and sheer determination it takes to build something that lasts, especially in challenging times.
“Established businesses are the real economy, making up a third of the UK’s GDP and employment, and represented in every town across the country. At Allica, we’re proud to support and celebrate their contribution through the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.”
