The Chamber Business Awards 2026 brought together the very best of business from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last night for a spectacular evening of celebration, recognition and global-inspired entertainment.
Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the annual Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements, innovation and resilience of businesses and organisations across the two counties. This year’s event proved to be one of the most competitive yet, with an exceptional standard of entries received across all categories.
Hosted under the vibrant theme of “Around the Globe”, guests were taken on an unforgettable journey through international culture, cuisine and entertainment. The evening featured dazzling performances inspired by countries around the world, alongside globally themed dinning, celebrating cultures from across the globe.
The Chamber would like to congratulate every finalist and thank all businesses and organisations who entered this year’s awards. Being shortlisted alone was a tremendous achievement and reflected the remarkable strength of the local business community.
A huge congratulations goes to all of this year’s winners and highly commended businesses.
Chamber Business Awards 2026 Winners
Business of the Year
Winner: KGD Industrial Services Ltd
Best Use of Technology and Trends
Sponsored by EBC Group
Winner: Hereford Cathedral School
Highly Commended: Primafruit
Charity Business of the Year
Sponsored by Rowley Meadow
Winner: Acorns Children’s Hospice
Highly Commended: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Commitment to the Community
Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical
Winner: Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers
Highly Commended: Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service | Specsavers Fulfilment Services Ltd
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Heart of Worcestershire College
Winner: St Peters Garden Centre
Highly Commended: Roxel (UK Rocket Motors) Limited | Specsavers Fulfilment Services Ltd
Excellence in Customer Service
Sponsored by Wyevale Nurseries
Winner: Dawleys
Highly Commended: Surf Tech IT
Excellence in Innovation
Sponsored by Malvern Hills Science Park
Winner: Bootskins
Highly Commended: Kimal PLC
Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering
Sponsored by ABE Ledbury
Winner: KGD Industrial Services Ltd
Highly Commended: Clifford Springs
Excellence in Professional Services
Sponsored by LawFinity, powered by EBC Group
Winner: Britannic Place Financial Management Limited
Highly Commended: Limelite HR and Learning
Excellence in Sustainability
Sponsored by GLP Training
Winner: OLPRO
Highly Commended: ONE Creative environments (ONE)
Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Sponsored by Kingspan Insulation
Winner: West Midlands Safari Park
Highly Commended: Bespoke – Advice Limited | CXCS Group Ltd
High Growth Business of the Year
Sponsored by mfg Solicitors LLP
Winner: Gaudet Luce Golf & Leisure Complex
Highly Commended: OLPRO
Global Trade Business of the Year
Sponsored by HCR Law
Winner: Kimal PLC
Highly Commended: Hereford Cathedral School
Micro Business of the Year
Sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub
Winner: CJ Tree Surgeons Limited
Highly Commended: Britannic Place Financial Management Limited
Most Promising New Business
Sponsored by Dawleys
Winner: Emily Rose Fine Art and Framing
Highly Commended: Bootskins
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by Vinegar Works
Winner: Wickens Engineering Ltd
Highly Commended: ISO Quality Services Limited