Klir Online has grown from a small idea into a purpose-led digital business supporting organisations, founders and communities to build stronger online visibility, skills and confidence.
Our awards, fellowships and memberships recognise different parts of that journey — from entrepreneurship and digital innovation to social impact and community development.
Each milestone reflects our wider commitment to using digital support as a tool for positive change and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Recognition for digital innovation, social impact and inclusive growth
Our Awards & Recognition
Black Achievers Awards
Business of the Year Finalist
Recognition through the Black Achievers Awards reflects the entrepreneurial journey behind Klir Online and the importance of visible Black business leadership in Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Founded by Danniebelle Gunter, Klir Online has developed into a purpose-led digital business supporting SMEs, charities, CICs and underrepresented founders to strengthen their online presence and grow with confidence.
The Black Achievers Awards were established to recognise and promote positive achievement within Black and minority ethnic communities across Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Supporting:
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
UK Small Business Awards 2026
Best Social Impact Finalist
Klir Online was named a 2026 Finalist for Best Social Impact at the UK Small Business Awards.
This recognition celebrates the impact behind our work — creating digital opportunities, developing skills, supporting volunteers and helping purpose-led organisations become more visible.
For us, social impact is not separate from business. It is built into how we work, who we support and the opportunities we create along the way. The Best Social Impact category forms part of the official UK Small Business Awards programme.
Supporting:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Recognition for digital innovation, social impact and inclusive growth
University of Nottingham Ingenuity Lab Gold Member
Being awarded Gold Member status by the University of Nottingham’s Ingenuity Lab marked a major milestone in Klir Online’s growth.
The recognition reflects our continued business development, engagement and commitment to building a sustainable, impact-led organisation.
As Klir Online grows from a founder-led business into a developing team, the Ingenuity Lab provides access to workspace, networks, collaboration and new opportunities within the University of Nottingham innovation community. Klir Online publicly announced its Gold Member recognition following the Ingenuity Impact Awards in 2026.
Supporting:
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
School for Social Entrepreneurs
Fellow
Being a School for Social Entrepreneurs Fellow reflects Klir Online’s development as a business that combines trading income with social purpose.
Through practical learning, peer support and the wider social enterprise community, this journey has helped strengthen how we think about sustainable growth, leadership, impact and creating long-term change.
The School for Social Entrepreneurs supports people building organisations that create social change and stronger communities.
Supporting:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
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Recognition for digital innovation, social impact and inclusive growth
Global Recognition Award
Recognising a New Model for Digital Support
This recognition celebrates Klir Online’s developing approach to digital support.
Our model brings together:
Digital services for businesses.
Practical skills development.
Opportunities for volunteers and emerging talent.
Affordable support for purpose-led organisations.
Social impact built into everyday business activity.
Rather than separating commercial growth from social purpose, Klir Online is developing a model where both can work together.
Our aim is simple: help organisations grow online while creating opportunities for more people to learn, contribute and move forward.
Supporting:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Disability Confident Employer
Committed to Inclusive Employment and Opportunity
Klir Online is proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible workplace.
As a purpose-led social business, we believe people should be recognised for their skills, potential and lived experience. We are committed to removing barriers, supporting disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, and creating fairer opportunities to develop skills, gain experience and progress.
This commitment is reflected in how we support our team, volunteers and future employees through inclusive working practices, flexibility, accessible communication and opportunities for professional development.
Becoming a Disability Confident Employer strengthens our wider mission to create a digital business where inclusion is built into how we work, grow and create social impact.
Supporting:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Recognition for digital innovation, social impact and inclusive growth
Sustainability for Marketing Professionals
Certificate of Completion — Good Business Sustainability Ltd
Klir Online successfully completed the Sustainability for Marketing Professionals training programme, delivered by Good Business Sustainability Ltd, in May 2026.
This professional development strengthens our commitment to building sustainability into the way we approach marketing, digital strategy and business growth. We believe responsible marketing should consider not only commercial results, but also the wider impact on people, communities and the planet.
The training supports Klir Online’s ongoing development of a Planet, People and Purpose approach, helping us work towards more responsible digital practices, clearer sustainability messaging and long-term value for the businesses and organisations we support.
As Klir Online grows, we are committed to continuous learning and applying sustainability principles across our services, partnerships and social impact.
Supporting:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
Recognition: Certificate of Completion
Issued: 20 May 2026
East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2025/26
Finalist
am, volunteers and future employees through inclusive working practices, flexibility, accessible communication and opportunities for professional development.
Klir Online was proud to be named a Finalist in the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2025/26, marking another important milestone in our growth as a purpose-led business.
This recognition reflects the journey of building a digital business that combines commercial services with social impact. Through our work, we support small businesses, social enterprises and community organisations while creating opportunities for people to develop practical digital skills, confidence and experience.
Being recognised within the East Midlands business community strengthens our commitment to growing Klir Online responsibly, developing stronger partnerships and continuing to create positive impact across Nottingham and the wider region.
For us, becoming a finalist is not only recognition of business growth. It represents the people, clients, volunteers, partners and communities who have been part of our journey.
Supporting:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Recognition: Business Awards Finalist
Year: 2025/26
Still Growing. Still Learning. Still Creating Impact.
Every award, fellowship and recognition is part of a bigger journey.
Klir Online began with a simple belief: good digital support should help more than a business look good online. It should build confidence, create opportunities and help people move forward.
That belief continues to shape where we are going next.
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