2026
South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2026
11 Award Categories
Ten categories celebrating the very best of South Cheshire business. Select a category below to read the full criteria and submit your entry.
Entries open Entries close 4 September 2026
01
Ambassador of the Year
Sponsored by Nantwich Town FC
Recognising an individual who has shown outstanding commitment to promoting South Cheshire as a place to do business.
02
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Reaseheath College
Celebrating an apprentice who has shown outstanding progress and a positive impact within their business.
03
Business of the Year
Sponsored by Cheshire College South & West
The flagship award — open to any South Cheshire business demonstrating overall excellence.
04
Contribution to the Community — Business
Sponsored by Bentley Motors & supported by Cheshire Connect
Honouring a business that has made a meaningful difference to the South Cheshire community.
05
Contribution to the Community — Charity
Sponsored by Bentley Motors & supported by Cheshire Connect
Celebrating a charity or not-for-profit making an exceptional difference to the South Cheshire community.
06
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Assurant
For organisations leading the way in workplace culture, employee wellbeing and creating exceptional places to work.
07
Excellence in Collaboration
Category available to sponsor
Rewarding businesses that have achieved outstanding results through partnership and joint working.
08
Excellence in Customer Service
Sponsored by KPI Recruiting
For businesses that consistently go the extra mile to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
09
International Trader of the Year
Sponsored by DJH Accountants
Celebrating South Cheshire businesses with an international footprint — exporting, importing, or operating across global markets.
10
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by Hibberts LLP
Recognising the very best of South Cheshire's small business community — proving great things come in all sizes.
11
Start-Up Business of the Year
Sponsored by TownSq Crewe
For new businesses making a powerful early impression — demonstrating ambition, resilience and real potential for growth.
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Entries close 4 September 2026 · Ceremony Friday 13 November 2026 · Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa