In a testament to its growing influence in the local community, Connected Brighton and its founder Lyndsey Clay have been nominated for two prestigious categories at the Brighton Girl Awards 2025 – Brighton Girl of the Year and Community of the Year.
The nominations mark another milestone in Connected Brighton’s remarkable journey, which began during the challenging landscape of 2021. What started as a vision to create meaningful personal connections through events that would help independent hospitality venues to recover post lockdown, has since blossomed into one of Brighton’s most dynamic business communities.
“These nominations reflect not just our growth, but the incredible community we’ve built together,” says Lyndsey Clay, founder of Connected Brighton. “From our initial 50 founding Social Club members who joined within eight weeks of launch, to our thriving business network today in our Connected100 best brands list, we’ve stayed true to our mission of creating genuine connections and supporting local businesses.”
The recognition comes on the heels of several notable achievements, including Lyndsey’s recent selection as one of Small Business Britain’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in 2024. The organisation’s impact on the local business landscape has been consistently acknowledged, with accolades including the RWC Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 and reaching the finals for Community Hero in 2023 and Best New Business in 2024 at the Sussex Business Awards.
Connected Brighton’s influence extends beyond traditional networking, offering innovative initiatives like the Connected100 business club, which provides members with marketing support, personal introductions, and access to exclusive events. The organisation’s commitment to nurturing meaningful business relationships while supporting local enterprise has created a new standard for business communities in Sussex.
At the heart of Connected Brighton, they are helping everyone to have a good time in the city that they choose to live in, serve or visit. Whether you are looking to make new friends at their social events, find your business community at their networking events, or read their top city tips on where to eat, drink and try; their mission is clear. Connect people by supporting local.
Find out more about Connected Brighton here – Connected Brighton | Social Concierge & Networking Events Community | Brighton and Hove, UK
Find out more about Lyndsey here – Home | Lyndsey Clay | Coach
Vote in the Brighton Girl Awards here – Brighton Girl Awards — City Girl Network
