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Organised by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, the awards give businesses across the nation the chance to compete for Wales’ most prestigious honours.
Winners for the Wales Business Awards 2026 have now been announced! Thank you to everyone who joined us in a memorable celebration of Welsh business excellence.
Taking place on 14th May 2026 at the Holland House Hotel Cardiff, the evening shone a spotlight on outstanding finalists and winners, while bringing together leading figures from across Wales’ business community.
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This award recognises businesses that have adopted innovative and effective eco-friendly practices, leading to measurable reductions in their carbon output and a positive environmental and business impact.
Winner: BOF
Highly Commended: Bute Energy
In an ever-changing global economic landscape, innovation is crucial for staying competitive. This award recognises businesses that have innovation at their core, identifying new ways to stay ahead of the competition and achieve success through innovative means, whether in products, services, or practices.
Winner: AFANGO
Highly Commended: Engineered Composites Ltd
This award celebrates businesses that have demonstrated excellence in developing apprenticeship programmes that contribute significantly to workforce development and individual career progression.
Winner: The Aspire Shared Apprenticeship Programme
Highly Commended: Vale of Glamorgan Council
The Inclusive Employer of the Year Award recognises an organisation that truly puts people at the heart of its culture. This award celebrates an organisation that creates a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. We are looking for employers who embed inclusion into everyday culture, not just policy. Whether through flexible working, equitable recruitment, strong leadership or genuine cultural change, this award highlights organisations that are making a measurable difference to their employees and setting a powerful example for others across Wales.
Winner: Welsh Refugee Council
Highly Commended: Brightlink Learning Ltd
This award recognises exceptional manufacturers that demonstrate excellence in innovation, efficiency, and sustainability while contributing to the local economy and community.
Winner: PWIDF Fire Door Solutions
Highly Commended: Wall Colmonoy Ltd
People are the backbone of businesses, with the mental and physical health of employees directly impacting business success. This award recognises businesses that create environments where employees thrive by demonstrating a commitment to their health, safety, and wellbeing.
Winner: Blake Morgan LLP
Highly Commended: FleetEV
This award celebrates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have excelled in exporting Welsh products or services, overcoming challenges to succeed in international markets.
Winner: Wild Creations
Highly Commended: Fortium Tech Ltd
This award recognises outstanding financial services firms that have demonstrated excellence in client service, innovation, and contributions to the Welsh economy.
Winner: Hexa Finance
Highly Commended: Monmouthshire Building Society
This award celebrates businesses that prioritise exceptional customer service and satisfaction. This prestigious award is open to organisations that consistently go above and beyond in delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Winner: Hexa Finance
Highly Commended: Cardiff and Vale Credit Union
This award recognises businesses that have embraced technology to improve operations, services, and employee experiences.
Winner: Fortium Tech Ltd
Highly Commended: Digiprop.co.uk
Recognising organisations that strengthen Welsh supply chains and deliver measurable impact for the regional economy. This award celebrates businesses and organisations that actively prioritise Welsh supply chains, embedding local procurement into their approach to drive resilience, innovation and sustainable economic growth across the region.
Winner: Bute Energy
Highly Commended: BOF
Highly Commended: BOF
The Wales Business Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses across the nation. This particular award recognises a company that truly embodies success and isn’t afraid to shout about it.
The Wales Business of the Year title is awarded to a finalist or winner who stands out from the competition and has impressed the judges with:
A huge thank you to all our sponsors for their invaluable support, expert insight during judging, and ongoing commitment to making the event a success. To find out more about how your business can get involved next year, pop us an email at info@cw-seswm.com.
