We’re thrilled to share some incredible news — Step8Up has been announced as a double finalist at the Hampshire Business Awards 2025!

The Step8Up team are pleased that you can have pushed us on this this journey to double finalists at the Hampshire Business awards 2025.

Our founder, Jeev Sahoo, has been shortlisted for the prestigious “Business Leader of the Year” award — a category that celebrates vision, courage, and determination in driving meaningful change. From the very beginning, Jeev has led Step8Up with a clear purpose: to make high-quality, accessible training available to all, empowering teams to grow stronger and businesses to thrive. In addition, His dedication to transforming the way organisations approach upskilling has been the driving force behind our success and our continued growth.

Through his leadership, Jeev has demonstrated that true progress comes from putting people first — creating learning experiences that are practical, inclusive, and rooted in real business impact. His passion for innovation and his unwavering belief in the potential of every learner have helped Step8Up evolve from a start-up idea into a trusted partner for businesses looking to future-proof their teams.

We’re equally proud to share that Step8Up has also been named a finalist for “SME of the Year.” This recognition reflects the collective effort, creativity, and determination of our entire team. Every course designed, every partnership built, and every learner supported has been a step towards our vision of helping high-performing teams stay high-performing. The SME category celebrates resilience, adaptability, and community impact — all values that sit at the heart of what we do.

We’d love your support! As we approach the awards ceremony, we’re calling on our incredible community — our clients, partners, and supporters — to cheer us on. Your encouragement, kind words, and shared belief in our mission mean the world to us. Whether you’ve trained with us, collaborated on a project, or simply followed our journey, you’ve helped shape what Step8Up stands for today. Together, we’re proving that training isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about creating growth that lasts.

Furthermore, Reaching the finals in two categories is both an honour and a reminder of why we do what we do. At Step8Up, we believe that when you invest in people, you invest in progress. This recognition is not just a milestone — it’s motivation to keep innovating, keep growing, and keep helping businesses skill up to scale up.

Here’s to the next chapter — and to everyone who’s been part of this journey so far.

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