The finalists for the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2026 have been announced ahead of next month’s awards final in Bedford.
Organised by Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognise businesses, organisations and individuals from across the county in categories spanning innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, customer service and community impact.
This year’s shortlist reflects a broad spread of sectors across Bedfordshire’s economy, including manufacturing, hospitality, professional services, retail, logistics and not-for-profit organisations.
Justin Richardson, chief executive of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, said the quality of entries had remained strong.
“This year’s shortlist showcases the organisations and individuals who are driving innovation, creating opportunity and making a meaningful impact across Bedfordshire,” he said.
The winners will be announced at the awards final on 18 June at The Marquee in Bedford.
The finalists are:
Apprentice Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Liebherr GB
Aden Contracting Ltd
Aura Dental
Neville Trust
RSP UK
Bedford Business of the Year
Sponsored by THSP
Aden Contracting Ltd
Data Privacy Simplified
Davina Farrer
GDF Cleaning Services
Green Light Consultancy Group
Home Instead Bedford
The Kingfisher
The Numbers Quarter
Best Enterprising Business
Sponsored by Greenwood Drones
Bonfire Creative Intelligence Ltd
Future-Edge Therapy Ltd
Olivia Cole
Shine Learning and Training Centre Beds Ltd
The Fruit and Veg Man
Best New Business
Sponsored by Wrest Park Enterprise
Aura Dental
B Nicholls Plumbing & Heating
Delphini Accounting Tax & Advisory LLP
IKREATIVE
Katrezza Resin Creations
Muslim Ski Club
NeuroFX
Vivi & Noo
Business Innovation
Sponsored by Talk UK Telecom
ASK Europe
Bluebird Care Bedford
Bonfire Creative Intelligence Ltd
Brookfield Drinks
Holistic Thinking Holidays Limited
Repairify
Resourceful People Group
Stage Act
Business of the Year Less Than 50 Employees
Sponsored by Red Event Production
ASK Europe
Bluebird Care Bedford
Copybox Document Systems Ltd
CRDOne
Eden Tree Specialists Ltd
Experity Partners
Kings Fire Ltd
Osborne Morris and Morgan Limited
Business of the Year More Than 50 Employees
Sponsored by Aegis Group of Companies
Elite Law Solicitors
Repairify
TAG Live
Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by Foxley Kingham
Helen Christopher, Beansprout Consultancy Ltd
Davina Farrer, Davina Farrer
Crystal Boston, Delphini Accounting Tax & Advisory LLP
Duncan Jack, Duncan Jack Photography/Service Assist UK Limited
Bilal Farooq, Greystone Solicitors
Darren King, Kings Fire Ltd
Emma Baker, Mecca Bingo Luton
Nicola Hageman, The Numbers Quarter
Central Bedfordshire Business of the Year
Sponsored by Essential Workwear
Austin & Carnley Solicitors Ltd
Beansprout Consultancy Ltd
Bonfire Creative Intelligence Ltd
Osborne Morris and Morgan Limited
Community Business of the Year
Sponsored by Bartham Group
Austin & Carnley Solicitors
BLCF
Caremark Central Bedfordshire
Greystone Solicitors
Mecca Bingo Luton
Osborne Morris and Morgan Limited
Reactiv8 The Nation
Shine Learning and Training Centre Beds Ltd
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Treacle Factory
Aegis Group of Companies
Higginson and Co (UK) Ltd
Home Instead Bedford
Neville Trust
RSP UK
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Wenta
Qadeer Qureshi, Aegis Group of Companies
Andy Mills-Brown
Duncan Jack, Duncan Jack Photo/Service Assist UK Limited
Michelle Jackson, Love Hounds Bedford
Nicole O’Grady, Olivia Cole
Michelle Crook, Reactiv8 The Nation
Nicola Hageman, The Numbers Quarter
Exporter of the Year
Sponsored by Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce
Endoline Automation Limited
We Get Any Stock
Family Business of the Year
Sponsored by Essential Workwear
D & G Short Ltd
Data Privacy Simplified
Francescas Hair & Beauty Salon
RSP UK
The Black Horse at Ireland
High Growth Business of the Year
Sponsored by Red Event Production
CRDOne
Elite Law Solicitors
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year
Sponsored by Aegis Group of Companies
Mecca Bingo Luton
Muslim Ski Club
Road 2 Freedom Motorhome Hire
Voyager Flight Simulation
Luton Business of the Year
Sponsored by Luton Rising
Active Luton
Aegis Group of Companies
Fusion Radiology
Neville Trust
Repairify
Sommers Waste Solutions
The Fruit and Veg Man
Voyager Flight Simulation
Not-for-Profit Business of the Year
Sponsored by Resourceful People Group
Azalea
Bedford Blues Foundation
Bedford Giving
FACES Bedford
Luton All Women’s Centre
Mind BLMK
Stepping Stones (Luton)
The Disability Resource Centre
Positive Impact Award
Sponsored by Jaltek
FACES Bedford
Howe To Consultancy
Mind BLMK
NOAH Enterprise
Reactiv8 The Nation
Shine Learning and Training Centre Beds Ltd
Stepping Stones (Luton)
The Disability Resource Centre
Service Excellence
Sponsored by RSP UK
Ark-H Handling
Austin & Carnley Solicitors
Azalea
Experity Partners
Future-Edge Therapy Ltd
Harper Luxe Serviced Apartments
Olivia Cole
Rites of Way
Sustainability Award
Sponsored by ADA Cosmetics
Aden Contracting Ltd
Ark-H Handling
Cartridge Depot
Data Privacy Simplified
Harper Luxe Serviced Apartments
Luton Point Shopping Centre
Sommers Waste Solutions
Young Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by The Bedford College Group
Abbie Watson, Experity Partners Ltd
Francesca Gavin, Francescas Hair & Beauty Salon
Harrison Glantz, Glantz Productions
Grace Galbraith, NOAH Enterprise
Main Image: Finalists and winners at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2025. Photo: Duncan Jack Photography.
