We’re proud to share that Onecom founder Darren Ridge has been honoured with two prestigious business awards, recognising his long-standing contribution to the telecoms industry, the regional economy, and charitable causes.
At the recent Solent 250 Awards, Darren was named Executive of the Year, praised for his role in building one of the Solent region’s highest-performing companies and one of the UK’s most successful telecoms providers. The award also acknowledged Darren’s continued influence beyond business, particularly through his work mentoring new leaders and championing causes including youth opportunity, education, and mental health.
This was followed by recognition at the Central South Business Awards, where Darren was named Businessperson of the Year. This award highlighted his career achievements in tech and telecoms, and his commitment to giving back through The Ridge Foundation, a charitable organisation he founded to support young people and community initiatives across the South Coast.
Darren founded Onecom with a vision to build a business that combined technical excellence with customer focus, and that ethos remains at the heart of Onecom’s operations today. Onecom has grown into the UK’s leading business telecoms and IT provider, with strong partnerships, a national footprint, and a clear commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates.
We’re delighted to see Darren’s legacy recognised, and proud to continue building on the foundations he laid.