There’s just one month left to enter the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2026, with entries closing on 13th March. If you’ve been thinking about entering, now is the moment to take action.
If you’ve achieved growth, driven innovation, shown resilience, made a meaningful community impact, or developed an outstanding team, this is your opportunity to be recognised.
Your business belongs in the spotlight.
Why enter?
Entering isn’t just about winning; it’s about the powerful benefits that come from putting yourself forward:
Raise your profile
Putting your business forward positions you as confident, credible and ambitious. Shortlisted businesses benefit from increased visibility across the county and valuable PR opportunities you can share with clients and prospects.
Boost team morale
An award entry is a powerful way to recognise your people. It shows your team their hard work matters. Being named a finalist can be a huge internal lift, and a win becomes a milestone everyone shares.
Stand out in a competitive market
Shortlisted and winning businesses gain a clear differentiator. In competitive sectors, that recognition can make a real commercial difference.
With 22 categories to choose from, there is something for every business.
You don’t have to be the biggest. You don’t have to be perfect. You just need a story you’re proud of.
A celebration of Bedfordshire business
Here at the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce we are proud to deliver the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2026, supported by an incredible group of sponsors who share our commitment to championing local enterprise.
A huge thank you to our Headline Sponsor, Essential Workwear, whose continued support ensures businesses across the county have the opportunity to be recognised.
We’re also grateful to our Platinum Sponsors Aegis Support Services and Red Event Production and our fantastic Gold Sponsors:
- ADA Cosmetics
- Bartham Group
- Foxley Kingham
- Greenwood Drones
- Jaltek
- Liebherr Group
- Luton Rising
- Resourceful People Group Ltd
- RSP UK
- Talk UK Telecom
- The Bedford College Group
- THSP
- Wenta Business Support
- Wrest Park Business Centre
With additional support from Print Sponsor Treacle Factory, Media Partner Business MK, and Charity Partner Kids in Action, the Awards truly reflect the strength and collaboration within our business community.
Save the date – 18th June 2026
The Grand Final takes place on Thursday 18th June 2026 at The Marquee, Bedford with a drinks reception from 6:30pm and celebrations continuing into the evening.
It’s always one of the most inspiring nights in Bedfordshire’s business calendar, bringing together entrepreneurs, employers, innovators and leaders from across the county.
Book your tickets at https://eventsandpr.co.uk/sme-bedfordshire-business-awards/awards-night/
You’ll leave feeling energised, connected and proud to be part of this community.
Don’t leave it too late
If entering the Awards has been sitting on your to-do list, this is your reminder - with entries closing on 13th March, you have four weeks left.
So, block out the time; gather your achievements and tell your story clearly and confidently. Judges are looking for impact, growth, innovation and genuine contribution to the local economy.
Simply enter online at https://eventsandpr.co.uk/sme-bedfordshire-business-awards/award-categories/
If you are proud of what you’ve achieved, then your business belongs in the spotlight.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
For further information about the Awards please visit www.bedfordshireawards.co.uk
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