Warwickshire Business Owner Recognised as One of the Region’s Top Directors

Bear Cleaning’s Kate Hunter highly commended at the Phoenix Business Club Awards 2025

Kate Hunter, Managing Director of Kenilworth based Bear Cleaning, has been highly commended in the Director of the Year category at the Phoenix Business Club Awards 2025 – earning recognition as one of the Midlands’ most impressive business leaders.

Held at Birmingham’s Park Regis Hotel, the awards celebrate excellence in leadership and business performance across the region. Kate was recognised for her strategic direction, growth of Bear Cleaning, and commitment to raising industry standards – all while keeping the business rooted firmly in its Warwickshire community.

I’m incredibly proud to be recognised among such inspiring business leaders. This commendation reflects the hard work of our entire team at Bear Cleaning. We’re passionate about raising standards in the industry and supporting our local community, and this recognition means so much.

Kate Hunter

Since founding Bear Cleaning, with her husband Ted Hunter, Kate has driven rapid growth while upholding the company’s core values of quality, reliability, and care – earning glowing reviews from domestic and commercial clients alike. Under her leadership, the company provides outstanding services to the Warwickshire area and has invested in advanced cleaning technology to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively.

Bear Cleaning were nominated in two award categories at the Phoenix Business Awards, with Kate nominated for Director of the Year, and Bear Cleaning nominated for One to Watch Business for 2025.

The Phoenix Business Club Awards shine a spotlight on businesses, directors and entrepreneurs making a measurable impact in their sectors, with the Director of the Year category recognising leadership, innovation and community contribution.