Muddy Boots Nurseries Takes Top Company Accolade at BizX 2026

Yorkshire’s Muddy Boots Nurseries has been named Best Overall Company at BizX 2026. Not only is this prestigious award recognising an exceptional year of growth, strategic execution and future potential for the winner but it is also considered the pinnacle award of the night from an already star cast of businesses across the UK.

Delivered by ActionCOACH, held at ICC Wales and hosted by broadcasting legend Kirsty Gallacher, the BizX awards are a highlight of the UK business calendar – celebrating organisations leading with clarity, purpose and results. The Best Overall Company is awarded to a business demonstrating excellence across all areas, including performance, leadership, scalability and long-term vision.

Delivering high-quality early years education in York and Leeds, Muddy Boots Nurseries was noted for building a distinguished reputation while scaling rapidly and responsibly. For founders Anna and Andy Nimmo, being recognised in such a competitive field is a special achievement.

“We’ve worked hard to grow in a way that’s sustainable and true to our values, making sure every step forward benefits children, families and our amazing team. It’s thanks to their tireless work day in-day out that we’ve won this award,” added Andy.

Supported by Action Coach and mentor, Matthew Atkin, Muddy Boots Nurseries impressed judges with a remarkable growth trajectory. Muddy Boots Nurseries was also praised for its clarity of strategy, disciplined execution and strong community foundations.

“What’s really impressive about Anna and Andy is that they are the perfect example of everything an entrepreneur ought to embody – they’re conscious of their team, their customers and embrace a dynamic approach to business,” said Matthew.

Judges of the award, sponsored by Canva, highlighted the rare combination of ambition and operational authority demonstrated by the business, noting Muddy Boots Nurseries’ ability to scale quickly while maintaining quality and unlocking new opportunities.

Julie Wagstaff, Managing Director of ActionCOACH UK, said, “The Best Overall Company award is always incredibly competitive, and this year was no different. Muddy Boots Nurseries really stood out – not just for the impressive growth but for the way they’ve achieved it.

“There’s clear leadership, a strong strategy and real sense of purpose behind every decision. This combination is exactly what BizX celebrates and it’s why this win is so well-deserved.”