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:

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. Matthew said:

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, commented: