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The Ice Co has been honoured twice at the prestigious National Family Business Awards 2025, which celebrates the very best of British family firms with awards presented regionally, by sector and nationally, with The Ice Co taking home the coveted Yorkshire People’s Choice Champion award and the Sustainability Family Business of the Year award. The brand was also runner-up in the Yorkshire Family Business of the Year category.
The well-attended ceremony, held in London on 18th June at The Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington, London, brought together the most outstanding family-run firms from across the UK to celebrate their achievements and contributions to the economy and communities. Organised by Family Business United, the awards are the pinnacle of recognition for family-run firms and are the only national awards dedicated to celebrating family-owned enterprises.
We are a proud Yorkshire-based business founded in 1860, now led by the sixth generation of the Marr family, we remain rooted in our original values while adapting and evolving to stay at the forefront of the ice industry.
This year, we were shortlisted as a finalist in two highly coveted categories, Family Business of the Year, celebrating overall excellence, innovation, and sustained success within the UK’s family business sector. And, the Yorkshire People’s Choice Champion, a public-voted accolade that highlights the strong community support and regional pride in Yorkshire brands. We were also thrilled to be awarded the National Sustainability Award at the ceremony, an incredible achievement to further support our environmental efforts and continue to inspire our journey to Net Zero.
Winning two awards and being recognised as a runner-up in a third category is truly a testament to the enduring success and dedication of the Marr family at the heart of our business. With bestselling products such as Party Ice, Polar Cube and Super Cubes, The Ice Co has become a household name, synonymous with quality and a deep commitment to our team and customers.
Polly Metcalfe, Managing Director of The Ice Co, says: “This is not just a win for our family business, but for everyone who has been part of The Ice Co’s journey. We’re honoured to be recognised among so many incredible family firms, and these awards reinforce our belief in the power of staying true to our roots whilst constantly moving forward.”
