Business Doctors is delighted to announce that Steve Ennis has been named a winner at the National Mentoring Matters Awards 2026, recognising his outstanding contribution to mentoring UK business leaders.

Steve has been mentoring on the government-backed Help to Grow: Management Course for the past three years through the University of Worcester Business School, supporting small business owners to strengthen leadership, strategy and long-term growth.

Steve attended the awards ceremony in Central London alongside his mentee Richard Sadler, owner of CJC Aggregates & Landscaping Supplies, who nominated him for the award. In a remarkable outcome, both mentor and mentee were recognised as winners on the night, highlighting the strength and impact of their mentoring partnership.

The Help to Grow: Management Course has already supported more than 10,000 UK business owners, and the programme has recently received further backing, with the government confirming it will be extended for another three years.

Reflecting on the award, Steve said:

“Mentoring is one of the most rewarding things I do. Watching business owners gain confidence, develop their leadership skills and achieve real growth in their businesses is incredibly fulfilling.

Working with Richard has been a fantastic experience and I’m grateful for his nomination. The Help to Grow: Management Course is a brilliant initiative that is making a real difference to UK businesses.”

The next cohort of the Help to Grow: Management Course begins in April at the University of Worcester Business School.

Business owners interested in taking part can contact Steve Ennis or Laura Swain to learn more about joining the programme.