BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The overall winner is selected from all category entrants and represents the highest standard of business excellence.
Outstanding Workplace
Recognises a business that prioritises staff wellbeing and fosters a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
Sustainability Hero
Honours a business leading the way in environmental sustainability, circular economy practices or local procurement.
NextGen Champion
Awarded to a business that demonstrates leadership in building opportunities for young people to learn, work, and thrive.
Local Food Excellence
Honours a business helping strengthen our local food system by growing, producing, sourcing or sharing local produce.
Accessibility Champion
Recognises a business demonstrating leadership in creating accessible spaces, services or experiences.
Community Impact
Recognises a business making a genuine difference locally through actions that foster connection, care or wellbeing.
Innovation and Technology
Recognises a business using innovation or technology to improve how things are done – benefiting the business, community or planet.
People’s Choice - voting for this category is open 23 September - 12 October
Selected by public vote, this award celebrates a local business that holds a special place in the hearts of the community.