Every year, the very best of Gloucestershire’s fledgling start-ups through to the biggest businesses in the county put themselves forward for a prestigious Gloucestershire Business Award, before our experienced panel of judges — made up of representatives from our headline and category partners — review and score entries to decide on the shortlist across the categories. The anticipated judges’ panel meeting then sees an even tighter list of finalists decided upon and invited to the anticipated awards evening.
The Gloucestershire Business Awards culminate with a relaxed celebration evening when finalists, partners and special guests come together for the exciting live reveal of winners — crowning the best of the best Gloucestershire businesses, teams and individuals.
Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 // Key stages
Entry
Entries open: Monday 1 June 2026
Entries close: Sunday 28 June 2026
Gloucestershire businesses can enter up to three award categories via the link published on this page.
Shortlisting
Monday 29 June to Friday 24 July 2026
Entries are assessed for quality and suitability by the SoGlos awards team.
Shortlist revealed: Monday 27 July 2026
Judging
Judges receive shortlist: Monday 27 July 2026
Judges are invited to the digital awards system to view shortlisted entries from all categories in full, initiating the scoring process.
Meet the Judges and Judges Insight Session: Tuesday 8 September 2026 – Over Farm
Shortlisted businesses and award judges come together for a special networking event. Judges will then have the opportunity for a more in-depth discussion following the networking session, to further assisting the scoring process.
Judges further consideration: Monday 27 July to Thursday 24 September 2026
Judges have the opportunity to further research and review the shortlist.
Judges submit scores: Friday 25 September 2026
Deadline for judges to submit individual scores for all categories.
Judges Panel Meeting: Wednesday 7 October 2026 – Hotel Indigo Gloucester
Judges come together to find out the combined results of scoring.
Finalists, highly commended entrants and overall winners in each category are confirmed.
Finalists revealed
Monday 12 October 2026
Finalists announced on SoGlos.
Awards night
Thursday 5 November 2026 – Cheltenham Town Hall
Finalists, judges, partners and special guests come together for the exciting live reveal of winners at this annual highlight of Gloucestershire's business calendar.
Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 // Headline co-partners
Hazlewoods
Hazlewoods accountants and business advisers is one of the largest professional services firms in the south west, providing a highly personal service and established sector expertise. It has over 550 staff across Cheltenham, Staverton, Bristol and Cardiff, serving clients locally, nationally and internationally. Its experts provide specialist accountancy, tax, audit and business advice to individuals and businesses.
hazlewoods.co.uk
Willans LLP solicitors
Proud of its strong Gloucestershire roots, Willans has been trusted by clients locally, nationally and overseas for more than 75 years. Its Legal 500 and Chambers UK-rated team provides practical legal advice that’s easy to understand, whatever the need — and the company keeps the local community at the core of everything it does.
willans.co.uk
Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 // Categories & partners
Recognising new businesses established since April 2024 which have set out to exploit a market opportunity, pioneer a new product or service, or simply turn a passion into a viable business. The winning business will already be seeing evidence of the financial success of its hard work.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNERSHIP AVAILABLE
Category partnership available
Category partnership available.
soglos.com/business-awards
2025 Winner
Feel Complete
2025 Highly commended
SecondLife
2025 Finalists
Aubergine Physio
IMT Resourcing Solutions
Recognising bold businesses which have successfully researched, planned and implemented an innovative process, product or service to disrupt their sector. The innovation will have been implemented since April 2024.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNERSHIP AVAILABLE
Category partnership available
Category partnership available.
soglos.com/business-awards
2025 Winner
TBS Engineering
2025 Highly commended
Hewer Facilities Management
2025 Finalists
Gloucester Food Dock
P3M Works
REPUBLIQE
SK Heating and Cooling
Wild Hydrogen
Recognising businesses which have achieved and maintained strong and consistent growth in turnover, profit, market share and/or employment opportunities in the past three years – while also ensuring sustainable financial performance.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
The Growth Hub
The Growth Hub supports businesses of all shapes and sizes across Gloucestershire to realise their potential and maximise growth. Offering fully funded independent business advice, training events and endless online resources, it has a unique network of hubs in Cheltenham, Cirencester, the Forest of Dean, Stroud and Tewkesbury.
thegrowthhub.biz
2025 Winner
Markey Group
2025 Highly commended
CSA Cyber
2025 Finalists
Premiere Kitchens
Revive! Gloucester
Recognising outstanding multi-generation family businesses which are family-owned and family-run, where core values and legacy are aligned with vision and leadership to ensuring continued business growth and financial success.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
QuoLux
QuoLux™ is a family-run, certified B Corp that supports business leaders at all levels to develop their leadership and management skills through in-person programs and online training courses. It provides business owners, directors and managers with the tools to hone their skills, building their confidence as leaders and inspiring self-belief.
quolux.com
2025 Winner
Markey Group
2025 Highly commended
Badham Pharmacy
2025 Finalists
C&G Cladding
Spot-On-Supplies
The Cotswold Cardillo
Recognising businesses which can demonstrate a commitment to proactively improving sustainability. This could be through a specific project or investment to improve current green working practices, or through the launch of a sustainable product, service or initiative.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
DBpixelhouse
DBpixelhouse delivers innovative audio visual, IT, and event technology solutions for exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, and live experiences worldwide. With over 30 years of expertise, it combines creative production, cutting-edge AV equipment, seamless event networks, and digital innovation to create impactful, audience-focused experiences across the UK, Europe, and globally. Proud to be part of Pixelhouse Group.
dbpixelhouse.com
2025 Winner
Cheltenham Lido
2025 Highly commended
Wildwood Ecology
2025 Finalists
Barnwood
Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa
SecondLife
Wild Hydrogen
Recognising businesses which recognise the importance of the workplace environment to fuel passion, foster positivity and ensure the wellbeing of their teams – all contributing to strong staff retention and excellent customer service.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
Go HR
Go HR is a multi-award-winning HR consultancy celebrating 12 years of helping business owners get the people side right. Direct, commercial and refreshingly jargon-free, we support ambitious businesses across Gloucestershire and beyond, including Trower Davies, Antler Homes, Bewley Homes, ProSkin Clinic and Domino's franchisees, with practical advice that drives growth.
gohr.co.uk
2025 Winner
Holiday Architects
2025 Highly commended
First Thought Care Services
2025 Finalists
Orso Publishing
Pro Global
Workplace Interiors Co
Recognising businesses which can demonstrate how exceptional teamwork has been instrumental to their success, ongoing growth, the completion of ambitious projects and/or achieving high levels of customer care and service.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNERSHIP AVAILABLE
Category partnership available
Category partnership available.
soglos.com/business-awards
2025 Winner
Moog Controls
2025 Highly commended
The Sub Rooms
2025 Finalists
Colour Connection
Holiday Architects
P3M Works
Recognising businesses for which ‘putting the customer first’ is at the heart of everything they do, demonstrated through measuring and improving customer satisfaction and empowering staff to exceed exceptional standards of service.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
System Force IT
Offering tailored IT support and services, including 24/7 support, cyber security, cloud solutions, VoIP and consulting, Gloucestershire-based System Force IT uses its 15 years of tech experience to ensure seamless operations through proactive, bespoke IT management for businesses and SMEs across the county and the rest of the UK.
systemforce.co.uk
2025 Winner
Ceiling Tiles UK
2025 Highly commended
Holiday Architects
2025 Finalists
Cheltenham IFA
Emerge Digital
Fasthosts Internet
Puredrive Energy
WSP Solicitors
Recognising established business leaders who have inspired their teams and led by example to drive continued success, exercising sound decision-making and a good measure of grit and determination.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
JM Finn
JM Finn is a UK‑based wealth management firm providing personalised investment management and comprehensive wealth planning. With a dedicated investment professional as a single point of contact, the firm focuses on building long‑term relationships, trust and simplifying complex financial challenges to help clients protect and grow their wealth through the generations.
jmfinn.com
2025 Winner
Mark Goucher – Everyman Theatre
2025 Highly commended
Brusk Korkmaz – Hercules PLC
2025 Finalists
Jack Marley – P3M Works
Lucy Simpson-Daniel and Sarah Dorey – SLG Brands
Richard Markey – Lease Electric
Recognising inspiring businesswomen who have broken boundaries and achieved significant career success in any industry – demonstrating qualities of vision, drive and leadership.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire was founded in 1847 and has campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester. With around 10,000 students on its roll, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, along with professional courses, in business, applied sciences, arts and sustainability.
glos.ac.uk
2025 Winner
Clara Cardillo – The Cotswold Cardillo
2025 Highly commended
Tanya Buxton – Paradise Tattoo Studio
2025 Finalists
Amy Hough – COBA
Anna Lewis – Kids Stuff
Jan Lawry – J Lawry Healthcare Management
Karina Thomas – ProSkin Clinic & Health UK
Stephanie Smith-Rowles – Pea Green Physio and Aubergine Physio
Recognising dedicated individuals who have gone above and beyond their job description to achieve outstanding success as an employee – and as part of their wider team – setting new standards of excellence.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
Seymour John
Seymour John is a specialist finance, HR and executive recruitment consultancy based in Gloucestershire. Working locally for over 20 years, its team is exceptionally well connected. Business partners to clients and mentors to its candidates, Seymour John utilises trusted networks, passive contacts and deep market insight, to secure top talent.
seymourjohn.com/southwest
2025 Winner
Roger Hendry – Everyman Theatre
2025 Highly commended
Poppy Fletcher – Hollie Gazzard Trust
2025 Finalists
Alice Attfield – Fat Potato
Sean Rayner – ReformIT
Recognising charities based in the county which have significantly supported Gloucestershire in some way while demonstrating strong business acumen in a particularly competitive sector.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
Nimble Elearning
Since 2014, Gloucestershire firm Nimble Elearning has been helping hundreds of businesses from all sectors manage their online training, design bespoke courses or pick from its range of ready-made, fully editable options. But its mission remains the same – to empower every company to provide quality, online training for their teams.
nimble-elearning.com
2025 Winner
Hope for Tomorrow
2025 Highly commended
Young Gloucestershire
2025 Finalists
Allsorts Gloucestershire
Sunflowers Suicide Support
The Roses Theatre
Recognising stand-out businesses from any sector with 10 employees or less, which can demonstrate success through turnover, profit and/or growth while also setting the standard for what it means to be the best Gloucestershire micro business beyond financial measures.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
16i
Digital agency 16i is a market leader in website design and software development, with much of its work being bespoke software applications. Adept at technically challenging projects, its clients include international law firms, the University of Gloucestershire, Everyman Theatre and SoGlos. 16i also offers meeting rooms with the latest technology and secure, high-speed internet.
16i.co.uk
2025 Winner
Orso Publishing
2025 Highly commended
Revive! Gloucester
2025 Finalists
Better Business, Better World
Clear Future Financial Planners
Content Chef
IMT Resourcing Solutions
Lease Electric
Triple Eight Containers
Recognising stand-out businesses from any sector with 11 to 49 employees, which can demonstrate success through turnover, profit and/or growth while also setting the standard for what it means to be the best Gloucestershire small business beyond financial measures.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
The Boutique Workplace Company
The Boutique Workplace Company operates 35 flexible office spaces and co-working lounges across the country, including Jessop House in Cheltenham, promising to give Gloucestershire's small businesses 'a big experience', with concierge-level service, flexible contracts and fantastic facilities including an on-site cafe and 24-hour gym.
theboutiqueworkplace.co/serviced-offices-cheltenham
2025 Winner
Aqua Construction
2025 Highly commended
Decibel Fire & Security
2025 Finalists
Bolthole Retreats
Emerge Digital
Hub8
Milliner Construction
North Tower Consulting
Wildwood Ecology
Recognising stand-out businesses from any sector with 50 to 249 employees, which can demonstrate success through turnover, profit and/or growth while also setting the standard for what it means to be the best Gloucestershire medium business beyond financial measures.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council implements strategic decisions and provides services across the region to benefit the local community. The council is also teaching locals to save money of their energy bills with its new energy saving initiative.
gloucestershire.gov.uk
2025 Winner
Fasthosts Internet
2025 Highly commended
Premiere Kitchens
2025 Finalists
Astor Bannerman
Barnwood
Hewer Facilities Management
Puredrive Energy
Recognising stand-out businesses from any sector with 250+ employees, which can demonstrate success through turnover, profit and/or growth while also setting the standard for what it means to be the best Gloucestershire large business beyond financial measures.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNER
StillMoving
StillMoving brings ideas to life through film, photography and digital formats and cares deeply about telling stories that connect. It is a Cheltenham founded and based creative production house that is powered by brilliant storytellers across still and moving content. Discover how StillMoving can bring your story to life.
stillmovingmedia.com
2025 Winner
Pro Global
2025 Highly commended
Hercules PLC
2025 Finalists
Markey Group
Moog Controls
Smiths (Gloucester)
The winner of this special award is chosen by the headline co-partners from the list of winners across all categories.
2026 CATEGORY PARTNERS
Hazlewoods and Willans LLP solicitors
See above to find out more about the Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 headline co-partners, Hazlewoods and Willans LLP solicitors.
hazlewoods.co.uk
willans.co.uk
2025 Winner
Aqua Construction
