Finalists Announced for the 2026 Northamptonshire Business Awards

The wait is over! The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to reveal the finalists for the 2026 Northamptonshire Business Awards – a prestigious celebration of innovation, resilience, and business excellence across our thriving region.

This year’s finalists represent a wide spectrum of industries, from cutting-edge tech firms and sustainable manufacturers to inspiring charities and community champions. With the support of our generous sponsors, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent driving Northamptonshire forward.

Headline Sponsor:

Headline Sponsor: Wilson Browne Solicitors

Northamptonshire Innovative Business of the Year

Sponsored by: West Northamptonshire Council & North Northamptonshire Council

Finalists:

  • Marsh Industries
  • MW Legacy Group
  • UK GDP Association C.I.C
  • Zinc Digital

Northamptonshire Sustainability Award

Sponsored by: See Limited

Finalists:

  • Here self storage – Northampton
  • Zircon Smart Buildings
  • Eastfield Academy
  • Dascher

Charity of the Year

Sponsored by: Learning and Skills Academy CIC

Finalists:

  • Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity
  • Accommodation Concern
  • C2C Social Action
  • Bemorefab Children’s Cancer Charity

Diversity in the Workplace Award

Sponsored by: ITFixio

Finalists:

  • hireful
  • G4S HMP Five Wells
  • Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited

Global Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Dachser

Finalists:

  • Nexus Customs and Legal Ltd
  • BAPON Technologies
  • Anitox Limited
  • Jaytrac Limited

Young Business Person of the Year

Sponsored by: University of Northampton

Finalists:

  • Jessie Cotton from Eckland Lodge Developments
  • Victoria Aregbesola from Grassroots Counselling Ltd
  • Harry Leach from XR8 Technology Services
  • Lena Anosike from FoundersFlow

Business Person of the Year

Sponsored by: Kairos Consultancy and Training Ltd

Finalists:

  • Matt Dann from Simply Techspace
  • Richard Mallard from The NX Group
  • David Mitson from HLM Group
  • Ashish Kumar from Web Alliance Limited

High Growth Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Simply Techspace

Finalists:

  • Inter County Service Group
  • Pro Tiler Tools
  • Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited
  • Jaytrac Limited

Employer of the Year

Sponsored by: Azets

Finalists:

  • Inter County Service Group
  • Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited
  • The NX Group
  • Fletchers Solicitors Limited

Small Business of the Year

Sponsored by: KCI Complete Office Solutions

Finalists:

  • Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited
  • Jaytrac Limited
  • Medi8 Therapy
  • Fli-Fi Limited

Best New Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited

Finalists:

  • Evoke Country & Equestrian
  • Kairos Consultancy and Training Ltd
  • Something Blue Bakery ltd
  • Fiona Stacey Sales Specialist

Workplace Wellbeing Award

Sponsored by: HSBC

Finalists:

  • Trilogy Active
  • Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited
  • Accommodation Concern
  • Fletchers Solicitors

Customer Commitment Award

Sponsored by: Proaction Martial Arts

Finalists:

  • Home Instead Northampton
  • Web Alliance
  • Kairos Consultancy and Training Ltd
  • RED Physiotherapy

Apprentice of the Year

Sponsored by: Tresham College Part of the Bedford College Group

Finalists:

  • Abigail Mellish from Zinc Digital
  • Charles Mowbray from Mitie
  • Faye Onan-Read from Gemini Rail Services UK Ltd
  • Hanna Lewis from Mitie

Celebrating Northamptonshire’s Finest

A huge congratulations to every finalist named in this year’s Northamptonshire Business Awards.

Reaching the final is a significant achievement. Each business and individual recognised has demonstrated ambition, resilience and a genuine commitment to making a difference across Northamptonshire.

The awards night will take place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at Sywell Aerodrome, bringing our business community together to celebrate these achievements, recognise outstanding success and reveal this year’s winners.

Now is the time to secure your place in the room.

Finalists, colleagues, clients, friends and supporters are encouraged to start booking their tables and join us for one of the biggest celebrations in the Northamptonshire business calendar.

To reserve your table or discuss the available options, please contact the Chamber Events Team.

From everyone at Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, congratulations and best of luck to every finalist. We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, 11 September 2026!