Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has today (12 January) opened entries for the Wales Business Awards 2026, celebrating the ambition, innovation and impact of businesses across Wales.
Firmly established as a flagship event in the Welsh business calendar, the awards, organised by the Chamber, recognise outstanding organisations that are driving growth, creating opportunity and making a meaningful contribution to the Welsh economy.
The 2026 awards reflect the evolving priorities of Welsh business, with categories spanning inclusion, creativity, innovation, manufacturing and customer excellence. Alongside established awards, new categories have been introduced including ‘Inclusive Employer of the Year’, ‘Start Up Business of the Year’ and ‘Wales Creative Impact Award’, ensuring businesses at every stage can be recognised for their excellence and impact.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster Andrea Byrne on 14 May at Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. One winner will also be crowned ‘Wales Business of the Year’, following in the footsteps of 2025 winner Concrete Canvas Ltd, a Pontyclun-based manufacturer, recognised for its ambitious growth plans and innovative engineering solutions.
Gus Williams, CEO of Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said: “The Wales Business Awards are about recognising the organisations that are shaping Wales’ economic future. Every year we are inspired by the quality, ambition and determination shown by businesses across Wales.
“These awards provide an opportunity to showcase success, share best practice and celebrate the positive impact Welsh businesses are making locally, nationally and internationally.”
The awards are open to businesses of all sizes, sectors and stages, for Chamber members and non-members alike, with members receiving preferential pricing for the awards ceremony. Entries close on 27 February 2026. Further information and entry details are available at https://cw-seswm.com/events/wales-business-awards-2026/.
The full list of categories for the Wales Business Awards 2026:
- Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year – sponsored by Educ8 Group
- Customer Excellence Award – sponsored by Steer IT Solutions
- Digital Business Award – sponsored by iungo Solutions
- Exporter of the Year
- Green Business Award – sponsored by N3XUS
- Inclusive Employer of the Year – sponsored by PeoplePlus
- Innovation Award – sponsored by Browne Jacobson
- Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by NatWest
- Outstanding Workplace Culture Award – sponsored by Menzies
- Professional Services Firm of the Year – sponsored by Xeinadin
- Start Up Business of the Year – sponsored by TMPR
- Supply Chain Excellence Award – sponsored by Gavin Griffiths Group
- Wales Creative Impact Award – sponsored by Blake Morgan
The event partners of the Wales Business Awards 2026 are Bevan Buckland and Browne Jacobson.
