Why This Award Matters

The BizX Awards celebrate brilliance, creativity, and business impact across the UK, recognising the leaders who combine commercial success with purpose. Lee’s win in April 2024 places him among the rising stars of entrepreneurship and emphasises the values we embed in every part of our agency. We’d also like to mention our business coach, Jenni Morgan from ActionCOACH Wakefield, without whom none of this would have been possible. Jenni has been our business coach for over four years and has helped us make Unbranded Digital into what it is today; we couldn’t be more proud of working with her.

“Winning this award is an honour”, Lee said in his acceptance speech. “But this recognition is not just about me, it belongs to the team, to my coach Jenni, to our clients, and to the community we serve. Giving back has always been part of who we are, and this motivates me to keep pushing further.”

But for us, this is not just about a trophy. It’s a moment to reflect on where we’ve come from, and where we’re going.

Lee Hart, Director and Founder of Unbranded Digital winning Year Entrepreneur Award in 2024 at BizX
Images from BizX 2024

More Than Marketing: Our Focus, Our Commitments

Since day one, Unbranded Digital has set out to be more than a traditional marketing agency. Below are some of the initiatives and values that underpin how we operate:

The Give Back Scheme
One of our proudest initiatives is our Give Back Scheme, a foundational pillar in our business model. Through it, we allocate a portion of our profits, resources, or time to support causes and organisations in our community. Whether that’s providing pro bono support to local nonprofits or contributing to projects that drive social value, we see giving back as an essential part of our mission.

Lee mentioned this during his speech at BizX, emphasising that success without impact is incomplete. The award validates our belief that business can, and should, be a force for positive change.

Client-Centric, Values-Driven Work
We don’t just chase metrics; we partner with clients who share our ambition for authentic growth. Whether it’s ambitious local businesses, SMEs looking to future-proof their business, or charities, we invest time to understand their story, their vision, and their impact.

Continual Learning and Leadership
We encourage every team member to grow through training, mentorship, conferences, and experimentation. Lee leads by example, pushing us to stay curious, iterate, and evolve.

Collaboration and Community
We aim to foster connections beyond client relationships, between peers, organisations, and communities. Unbranded Digital strives to be a hub of positive impact and collaboration.

 

What This Means for the Future

Lee’s award is not an endpoint; it’s a milestone. It strengthens our resolve to:

  • Expand our Give Back Scheme (both in reach and in impact).
  • Grow our team without losing our values.
  • Choose clients not just by business fit, but by alignment of purpose.
  • Raise the bar for what a digital agency should look like.

To our clients, partners, and community: thank you. Lee’s win belongs to you, too. Let’s continue to build, uplift, and inspire together.