Shropshire Chamber launches its 2026 business awards
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for its 2026 business awards, promising a glittering event which will be ‘celebrating excellence and inspiring tomorrow’.
More than 150 businesspeople gathered at Hencote vineyard and restaurant in Shrewsbury for the official launch event, to hear about this year’s categories.
There are 13 awards on offer this year, including the showpiece company of the year title, and returning categories for new businesses, small businesses, outstanding customer service, and innovation.
Also returning this year are awards for community champion, outstanding business growth, excellence in manufacturing and engineering, retail leisure and hospitality achievement, and young business person of the year.
New for 2026 is a ‘best place to work’ award, while eco-friendly companies can apply for a new-look sustainability achievement prize.
The awards are free to enter, and companies do not have to be a Shropshire Chamber member to qualify. They simply need to have an operating base in either Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin.
Shropshire Chamber chief executive Ruth Ross said: “Ever since the awards were launched in 2001, they have been a highlight of the local business calendar, and this year will be no different.”
This year’s winners will be crowned at Telford’s International Centre on Friday June 19. Civil engineering firm McPhillips of Telford is the reigning Shropshire Company of the Year.
At the launch event, the Chamber’s team outlined remaining sponsorship opportunities, with packages on offer for every budget. They also released a batch of discounted ‘early bird’ tickets for the awards night.
Kelly Riedel, the Chamber’s head of member success, said: “For sponsors and for finalists, the awards night provides an incredible chance to showcase their brands in front of up to 700 people.”
For more information about the awards, visit shropshire-chamber.co.uk/awards.
