Nominations open for Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2026 with deadline confirmed
An annual awards ceremony celebrating businesses throughout Buckinghamshire is seeking nominations for its 2026 showcase.
Buckinghamshire Business First confirmed it is seeking nominations for the Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2026. Each year businesses of all sizes are celebrated at an event held in Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.
The Buckinghamshire Business Awards are free to enter, with entries open until June 30. Winners will be announced at a ceremony taking place at the Waterside Theatre on November 4.
The following awards have been confirmed for 2026:
-Apprentice and Young Person Employer of the Year – sponsored by Bucks Skills Hub
-Business Leader of the Year – sponsored by Dux Advisory
-Community Champions Award – sponsored by Chandler Garvey
-Creative Business of the Year – sponsored by Pinewood
-Enterprising Business of the Year – sponsored by B P Collins
-Excellence in Customer Experience Award – sponsored by Buckinghamshire Building Society
-Family Business of the Year – sponsored by Buckinghamshire Business First
-Growth Business of the Year – sponsored by Richardsons Chartered Accountants
-Innovative Business of the Year – sponsored by Buckinghamshire Council
The Company of the Year Award, sponsored by Magicman, will be presented to one outstanding business that represents the strength, ambition and diversity of Buckinghamshire’s business community, Buckinghamshire Business First confirmed.
Paul Hayman ceo of MA Group, the umbrella company which includes - Magicman this year’s primary sponsor, said: “Winning at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards last year was an incredibly proud moment for our whole team. Being recognised by our peers and the wider business community meant a great deal, and it’s a privilege for MA Group, through Magicman, to support the awards as headline sponsor in 2026. These awards are about shining a light on the businesses driving growth, innovation and opportunity across the county, and I’d strongly encourage businesses to put themselves forward.”
Details on how to vote can be found on the Buckinghamshire Business First website. The company’s ceo, Philippa Batting, added: “The Buckinghamshire Business Awards are a highlight of our business calendar and a chance to celebrate the incredible talent, resilience and ambition found across our county. We are proud to support businesses of all sizes and sectors, and we encourage organisations to take this opportunity to share their stories and be recognised for the impact they make.”