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It’s not too late to enter the Somerset Business Awards 2026!

Tuesday 4th November, 2025

If you’ve entered the Sedgemoor Business Awards you still have time to submit your application for the Somerset Business Awards 2026, too!

Organised annually by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, the awards are free to enter and businesses do not need to be a member of the Chamber to take part. Leading accountancy firm, Albert Goodman, is back as the headline sponsor for the 16th consecutive year!

David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, said: “Taking part is a great way to raise your profile, engage your staff and celebrate your achievements.

“There are 14 categories which cover all sectors and sizes of businesses and charities and we know past winners have gained new business as a direct result of the publicity they received as an award-winner.

“The awards are a great way to share success stories and I am grateful for the sponsorship and support of so many of Somerset’s leading businesses.”

Organisations have until November 21 to submit their entries via the Somerset Business Awards website at www.somersetbusinessawards.org.uk.

Awards this year are:

  • Small Business of the Year sponsored Gather Technology Ltd
  • Medium Business of the Year sponsored by Brown & Brown
  • Large Business of the Year sponsored by UCS College Group
  • Albert Goodman Family Business of the Year Award
  • Best Use of Digital Technology Award sponsored by Westcotts
  • Charity of the Year Award sponsored by Clarke Willmott
  • Employer of the Year sponsored by Stephens Scown
  • Investing in Somerset Award sponsored by Hinkley Point C
  • Start-up of the Year Award sponsored by Battens Solicitors
  • Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by University Centre Weston
  • Environmental and Sustainability Award sponsored by Agratas
  • Service Excellence Award sponsored by Porter Dodson
  • Manufacturing and Engineering Award sponsored by CNC Recruitment
  • Business Resilience and Growth Award sponsored by Barclays

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