The finalists for this year's Gloucestershire Business Awards have been decided, after the judges met for the final time in the process this October 2026.
The judging panel – comprised of representatives from Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 headline and category partners – got together at the Crimson Spire rooftop event space at Hotel Indigo Gloucester, and even the panoramic views couldn't distract the panel from the task at hand!
Having spent weeks analysing the entries, meeting shortlisted businesses at the Meet the Judges networking event, and conducting their own in-depth research, the judges came together to discuss their scores and make their final decisions about which businesses made it through to the awards ceremony.
With the quality of entries this year being better than ever, passions were high and debate was spirited as the judges worked hard to ensure that only the very best and most deserving candidates were taken forward.
SoPublishing's managing director James Fyrne, who chaired the Judges Panel Meeting, said: 'Deciding which businesses deserve to go forward as finalists in the Gloucestershire Business Awards is never an easy task, but with the quality of this year's entries being higher than ever before, that's never been more true.
'As the county's most credible business awards, the shortlisting and judging process is meticulous, with a judging panel of highly respected businesspeople representing companies from a diverse cross-section of sectors, all working together to celebrate the very best of our business community.
'We can't wait to reveal the finalists and invite them, along with judges and special guests, to the awards ceremony in November!'
The full list of finalists will be revealed exclusively on SoGlos on Monday 12 October 2026, when they will also be invited to the glittering awards ceremony at Cheltenham Town Hall on Thursday 5 November 2026.
The Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 are once again proudly supported by headline partners Willans LLP solicitors and Hazlewoods, with thanks to all of our esteemed category partners and our event partner The Cheltenham Trust.
To see the finalists when they're revealed, and for more information about the Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026, visit soglos.com/business-awards.
