Winners at the 2025 Wales STEM Awards

We have been recognised for our contribution to STEM in Wales by winning the Innovation in STEM category at the 2025 Wales STEM Awards.

The 2025 ceremony, held at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff, celebrated outstanding achievements across Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), recognising the trailblazing individuals and organisations driving innovation and making significant contributions to the sector in Wales.

Alongside 15 other winners, we took home the title after demonstrating our commitment to innovation through both our innovation division and the launch of our new soil treatment service earlier this year.

The Wales STEM Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the remarkable work being done within the STEM sector — addressing challenges such as skills shortages, sustainability, and the need for greater diversity. The awards not only celebrate innovation but also inspire the next generation of STEM professionals in Wales.

The ceremony brought together finalists from across Wales to compete in 15 categories, ranging from STEM Start-Up of the Year to Outstanding Contribution to STEM.

On the award win, Gavin Griffiths, Managing Director of Gavin Griffiths Group said: “We have won multiple business awards this year, but this is the first Wales-wide and STEM specific award that we’ve picked up. We continue to invest heavily in bringing innovative services to the market that advance the circular economy and provide sustainable solutions for our customers. To be shortlisted amongst some very high calibre businesses and then to go on and win is a fantastic achievement for us. We have exciting plans for the remainder of this year and into 2026 to further drive innovation within the business through our Innovation Division and through new services coming to market.

“I want to thank our entire team for their hard work and their creative and innovative thinking which is driving forward our success in the sector.”

Co-Founder of the Wales STEM Awards, Liz Brookes, said:

“Every year, we’re blown away by the calibre of our finalists and winners. They are pushing boundaries, creating change, and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. It’s a privilege to celebrate those who are driving Wales forward as a hub of STEM innovation and talent.”

Matthew Taylor, Director of Innovation at Cardiff Metropolitan University, headline sponsor of the awards, added:

“The 2025 winners exemplify the creativity, collaboration and commitment that define Wales’ growing STEM sector. At Cardiff Met, we’re proud to support an event that shines a light on the people and organisations shaping the future of science and technology in our nation.”