Mattress Online Business Awards

Here at Mattress Online, we are incredibly proud of the awards we have achieved over the years. The recognition we have gained from the following awarding bodies is a testament to the effort and hard work put in by everyone at Mattress Online.

This recognition of our expertise and dedication motivates us to continue improving our processes and find new ways to deliver an excellent level of service to our customers.

Below we’ve highlighted our achievements over the years by including a selection of the most prestigious awards we’ve won, as well as a number of rankings in which we’ve been included.

Fast Growth 50 - North England 2023

The Fast Growth 50 Northern England 2023, Mattress Online placed 48

In November 2023, Mattress Online was proud to be ranked 48th on the inaugural Fastest Growth 50 list.

This list draws in businesses from across Yorkshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and the North East regions, ranking them based on their growth over the last 12 months.

Founder of the Fast Growth 50, Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, said on the Fast Growth 50 website:

The UK Fast Growth 50 Index demonstrates that a small number of fast growth firms make a substantial contribution to the UK’s economic landscape, providing real examples of how innovation, enterprise and sheer hard work can make a real difference in all sectors from construction to financial services to technology.

Their incredible growth during difficult times shows that through generating wealth and jobs in their local communities, entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of regional and national prosperity. Most important of all, their success stories demonstrate the impact of ambition and adaptability, providing a blueprint for sustainable growth that will hopefully inspire others to follow a similar journey.

Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE

Best Online Retailer 2023 - Interiors Monthly

Interiors Monthly Awards Winners 2023

For the second consecutive year, Mattress Online was voted by our suppliers and manufacturers in the bed and furniture industry as the best online retailer. Interiors Monthly presented our CEO, Steve Adams with the award in September of 2023.

The award from Interior Monthly commends us on our dedication to the service we provide.


Growth Index 2023

The summer of 2023 was a successful time for Mattress Online - Growth Index placed us 79th in the Top 100 fastest-growing UK businesses over the last two years. Of the Top 25 fastest-growing UK retailers, we placed 20th.

Growth Index is an independent body that ranks the growth of businesses across the UK.

Our CEO, Steve Adams, said:

We are delighted to make our debut on the 2023 Growth Index. We are, at heart, a tech company that happens to be selling beds and mattresses. We manage all our website, stock control and dispatch systems in-house. It's humbling to know that all this effort has been recognised in this growth list.

Steve Adams

Northern Tech Awards 2023

In April 2023, Mattress Online was ranked in two business growth lists. We placed 69th in the final Top 100 list, and 15th in the Top 15 Larger Companies category in the Northern Tech Awards.


Elite Business Top 100 Innovation of the Year Award

March of 2023 saw Mattress Online awarded the Elite Business Top 100 Innovation of the Year award. We also ranked 7th in the Elite Business 100 list.

The Elite Business Awards celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the UK on their growth and successes.


Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50

The Ward Hadaway and Yorkshire Post fastest 50

March of 2023 was a busy award period for us here at Mattress Online. Ward Hadaway and the Yorkshire Post partnered to rank Mattress Online as the second Fastest Growing Large Business and 10th overall in the Fastest 50 Businesses.

Ward Hadaway and the Yorkshire Post compiled a list of 50 independent businesses in Yorkshire that have increased turnover in the last three financial years from the awarding date.

We were ranked highly for our unique and ambitious ‘clicks and mortar’ expansion plan and our improved logistic processes.


Yorkshire Post Business Excellence Awards - Medium-sized Business of the Year

Yorkshire's Finest Excellence in Buisness Awards 2022 Finalist, the Yorkshire Post

In November of 2022, we were crowned Medium-sized Business of the Year by Yorkshire Post. This was, in part, due to the opening of more physical stores across the country. 

In 2022, we acquired the Skipton Bed and Sofa Centre in Skipton and we also opened our first Mattress Online-branded store in Sheffield.


Business Leader Scale-Up Awards - E-Commerce Award

The Scale-Up awards 2022 winners

We are incredibly honoured to have won the 2022 Business Scale-Up E-Commerce Award in November of that year. 

The Scale Up awards shine a light on upcoming businesses and entrepreneurs across the whole of the UK who are committed to growing and scaling up their operations.

Steve Adams, the CEO of Mattress Online, said:

To be recognised nationally for our work in the industry is incredible. After being involved in E-Commerce from the early days and building the Mattress Online platform along with our growing team for almost 20 years, to be awarded this prominent title is a proud achievement

Steve Adams

Best Online Retailer - Interiors Monthly

Interiors Monthly Awards Winners 2022

In July of 2022, Mattress Online was awarded Best Online Retailer by Interiors Monthly.

We are so grateful that a selection of our suppliers and manufacturers in the mattress and beds industry came forward to nominate Mattress Online for this award.

Our CEO, Steve Adams, said:

It is an honour to receive this award - knowing that suppliers and manufacturers in our industry enjoy working with us is truly a pleasure.

Steve Adams

FEBE 100 Growth List

For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs Growth 100 List - The 100 Fastest Growing Founder-led Businesses 2022

 In June of 2022, we were delighted that Mattress Online ranked 68th in the annual For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs Growth List (FEBE).

The FEBE ranks 100 of the UK’s best and fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the UK. The organisation is committed to sharing the unique and valuable work that these entrepreneurs have put into their respective businesses.

Steve Adams said:

Mattress Online is proud to remain an alumni of the FEBE group as more and more amazing businesses join each year.

Steve Adams

Northern Tech Awards 2022

The Northern Tech Awards 2022 Finalist in Top 15 Fastest Growing Larger Technology Companies

The Northern Tech Awards of June 2022 was one of the first tech award ceremonies that Mattress Online attended. Mattress Online was a finalist and shortlisted for two awards. We were placed 2nd in the Top 15 Larger Companies and 19th in the Top 100 Companies.

To have our technical E-Commerce efforts recognised by GP Bullhound is an incredible achievement for the whole Mattress Online team.


Sustainability Award - Modern Retail

The Good Retail Awards Winner 2022

We were recognised in early 2022 for our sustainability initiatives when Modern Retail’s panel judged us to have shown commitment at every level of our business practices, including our non-profit mattress recycling service.

Managing Director of Modern Retail, Rob Gamage, said:

Mattress Online thoroughly impressed us with their dedicated effort to run a more sustainable business. They have set up a truly end-to-end process that will continue to reduce their impact on the environment in the future.

Rob Gamage

Large Business of the Year - Sheffield Business Awards

The Sheffield Business Awards 2021 winner

As we celebrated our 18th anniversary, Mattress Online won the 2021 Sheffield Large Business of the Year Award.

In December of 2021, we were recognised in our home of South Yorkshire by the Sheffield Business Awards for achieving consistent growth backed by a strong financial performance. During this awarding period, the Mattress Online team grew from 32 to 70 people.


We’re incredibly proud of the work we have achieved, but that doesn’t mean we’re resting on our laurels! There will be more awards to come in the future that recognise the hard work and dedication of the Mattress Online team.

If you’d like to learn more about Mattress Online’s awards and accreditations, read the following pages: