Congratulations in order as winners announced for 2026 Sheffield Business Awards
The winners of the 2026 Sheffield Business Awards have been announced
Businesses in Sheffield celebrated their successes at an annual awards ceremony in the city.
This year’s Sheffield Business Awards took place on Thursday, October 15, at The Octagon Centre, bringing the business community together to celebrate their achievements.
The black-tie event was hosted by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry and welcomed more than 400 guests from across the region.
The night saw 17 winners announced across a range of categories, in which the winners were selected following a judging process involving more than 30 industry experts.
Louisa Harrison-Walker OBE, Chief Executive of Sheffield Chamber, said: “Last night’s Sheffield Business Awards celebrated the talent, ambition and determination that make our business community so special.
“Congratulations to all our finalists and winners, your achievements demonstrate what is possible here in Sheffield and the contribution businesses make to our economy and communities.
“A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors for making this celebration possible. As a not-for-profit organisation, Sheffield Chamber can only deliver events like these with your generous support.
“Your commitment helps us shine a spotlight on success, inspire others and bring our business community together.”
Actor and entertainer, Shaun Williamson, hosted the awards evening and the night’s headline sponsor was Sheffield FC, the world’s oldest football club.
The full winners list:
- Sheffield Inspires Award sponsored by Marketing Sheffield: SBD Apparel
- Customer Excellence Award sponsored by Herd Consulting: Wayv
- High-Impact Leader of the Year sponsored by Sheffield Hallam University, Help to Grow: Beth Crackles, Sheffield Hospitals Charity
- Inclusion in Action Award sponsored by SBD Apparel: Aviva Launchpad Recruitment Pathway
- Large Organisation of the Year sponsored by Ogilvie Fleet: Special Melted Products Ltd
- People & Skills Development Award sponsored by Opportunity Sheffield: Herd Consulting Limited
- SME Organisation of the Year sponsored by SMP: Magnomatics Ltd
- Social Value & Community Impact Award sponsored by Aviva: Ammi’s Kitchen Sheffield
- Start-Up Organisation of the Year sponsored by Business Sheffield: Venture Community
- The Collaboration Excellence Award sponsored by University of Sheffield: Volunteer to Career - Voluntary Action Sheffield, Opportunity Sheffield, Aviva UK, Firvale Community Hub, Manor & Castle Development Trust, SOAR and Zest
- The Environmental Impact Award sponsored by EON: Zest
- The Growth Through Investment Award sponsored by Sheffield Property Association: Play Padel Group Ltd
- The International Trade Award sponsored by International Freight Solutions: Hothouse Beauty
- The Leading Through Innovation Award sponsored by Wake Smith: Cybpass
- The Rising Star Award sponsored by Sheffield College: Maisie O’Reilly-Doherty, Robertson Group
The Chamber President’s Special Recognition Award, sponsored by New Era Development, marking Jerry Cheung’s first Sheffield Business Awards as Chamber President, was presented to the Lunar Chinese New Year Festival Organising Committee.
The award acknowledges an individual, project, or organisation that holds a special place in the heart of the President and has made significant impact in Sheffield.
Jerry Cheung, President of Sheffield Chamber, said: “Sheffield’s strength lies in its people, their openness, and their willingness to give something back.
“The Lunar Chinese New Year Festival embodies these values by celebrating diversity, promoting community cohesion, and bringing people together to share their heritage and traditions.
“It creates opportunities for families to celebrate, children to learn, and communities to connect. The organising committee and the 150 dedicated volunteers whose hard work and commitment make this festival possible truly deserve this award.”
Sheffield Chamber also announced the winner of their People’s Choice Award, an award voted for by attendees on the night, which was sponsored by Sheffield United Community Foundation.
The winners for this award were Ammi’s Kitchen Sheffield, the community based food social enterprise that brings together women from different cultures to cook family recipe’s.
Alongside the headline sponsor, Sheffield FC, and category sponsors, others included Sheffield Bid, as VIP Reception Sponsor, and Bochum Office of Economic Development and Simpkins, as Table Gift Sponsors.