Northampton woman wins Best Fitness Coach 2025 at the UK Small Business Awards also recognised as top 50 Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Nikki Antonaccio, founder of Best Version Yet and The Nutrition Psychology Coach, is proud to announce she has been named Best Fitness Coach 2025 at the prestigious UK Small Business Awards, alongside being recognised as a Top 50 Female Entrepreneur of the Year and receiving Highly Recommended – Best Small Business
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The awards celebrate outstanding small businesses across the UK that demonstrate innovation, impact, and excellence in their field. Nikki’s work was recognised for its holistic, science-led approach to women’s health, weight loss, and high-performance wellbeing.
Speaking on the win, Nikki said: “This recognition means more to me than I can put into words.
"My work has always been about helping women stop sacrificing their health in pursuit of success and instead build a life where their wellbeing becomes the foundation of how they lead, live, and perform. To be recognised nationally for that mission is incredibly affirming.”
Based in Northamptonshire, Nikki has built a fast-growing coaching practice supporting high-performing women, founders, and professionals to transform their relationship with food, stress, and their bodies without burnout, restriction, or self-punishment. Her work blends nutrition psychology, nervous system regulation, and strength-based health strategies.
The UK Small Business Awards celebrate and support small businesses across the UK, shining a spotlight on talent and innovation regardless of financial or social status.
The awards aim to break down barriers by offering exposure, recognition, and opportunity through national platforms and social media — celebrating not only winners, but the entire journey of entrepreneurship.
By recognising finalists, highly commended businesses, and category winners alike, the awards champion the resilience, creativity, and impact of the UK’s small business community.