On 11 June 2026, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Business Awards at the University Arena in Worcester.
Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the event brought together more than 700 business professionals to celebrate success and
achievement across the region. This year’s awards featured 15 categories recognising excellence in areas including sustainability, international trade, high growth, innovation and more. The standard of entries was exceptionally high, showcasing the strength, innovation, and resilience of businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Each category winner was then considered for the evening’s highest honour, the Business of the Year Award, which recognises outstanding overall performance, leadership, and impact.
The Chamber would like to thank all the businesses that entered and contributed to another successful celebration of business excellence. Your achievements help make our region a success, and we are proud to celebrate them.
Congratulations to all our Highly Commended finalists and, of course, the 2026 Chamber Business Award Winners:
Best Use of Technology and Trends, Sponsored by EBC Group – Hereford Cathedral School
Charity Business of the Year, Sponsored by Rowley Meadow – Acorns Children’s Hospice
Commitment to the Community, Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical – Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers
Excellence in Customer Service, Sponsored by Wyevale Nurseries Ltd – Dawleys
Excellence in Innovation, Sponsored by Malvern Hills Science Park – Bootskins
Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering, Sponsored by ABE Ledbury – KGD Industrial Services Ltd
Excellence in Professional Services, Sponsored by LawFinity, powered by EBC Group – Britannic Place Financial Management Limited
Excellence in Sustainability, Sponsored by GLP Training – OLPRO
Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace, Sponsored by Kingspan Insulation – West Midlands Safari Park
High Growth Business of the Year, Sponsored by mfg Solicitors LLP – Gaudet Luce Golf & Leisure Complex
Global Trade Business of the Year, Sponsored by HCR Law – Kimal PLC
Employer of the Year, Sponsored by Heart of Worcestershire College – St Peters Garden Centre
Micro Business of the Year, Sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub – CJ Tree Surgeons Limited
Most Promising New Business, Sponsored by Dawleys – Emily Rose Fine Art and Framing
Small Business of the Year, Sponsored by Vinegar Works – Wickens Engineering Ltd
Business of the Year, Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council – KGD Industrial Services Ltd
