Sutton Business Awards 2026: the 36 local finalists
Published 29 October 2026
Sutton has its first borough-wide business awards in years, and the shortlist is out. Sutton Council says the awards drew around 550 nominations, which judges have narrowed down to 36 finalists across 12 categories. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at Oru Sutton on Thursday 12 November 2026.
The awards are run by Sutton Council together with Sutton BID (known as Successful Sutton) and KIPPA BID, the business improvement district for Kimpton Industrial Park.
The categories and finalists
- Apprenticeship Employer of the Year: Jancett Childcare & JACE Training, Fawngrove Garage, Smith & Byford
- Best Food and Drink: Casa Nostra, Rishi's in Slate & Grain Brasserie and Bar, Michael's Greengrocers
- Best Health and Beauty: Kerryanns Hairdressers, Dalmeny House Dental, Utori Studio
- Best in Creative Industries: Presto Performing Arts, Nova Photo Atelier, Vellum Mill Gallery
- Business of the Year: Patricia Shepherd Letting & Management, PlayWise, Cosmic Comics
- Customer Service Excellence: Rohit Kaila (The Cricket Lounge and Baithak), FotoFly Photography, Cygnet IT Services CIC
- Employer of the Year: Nickel Support (Interestingly Different & Beans and Bloom), Scotts Butchers, K T Solicitors
- Green Business of the Year: Angel Plastics, Pink Sheep, Nonsuch Park Dental
- Industrial, Manufacturing and Logistics: Nu Flame, PF Whitehead, KHT
- Retail Business of the Year: Hamseys Bed & Mattress Centre, Louise Claydon Clarkes Jewellers, Sutton Appliances
- Small Business of the Year: Beddington Park Cafe, EC Awards, Lavender Needle
- STEM Business of the Year: Stitches Academy St Nicholas Centre, Designplan Lighting, TechyTots
Why this matters for Sutton
The shortlist is a snapshot of how varied the local economy is: a comic shop, a butcher, a dental practice, a lighting manufacturer and a performing arts school all sit side by side. Awards like these give smaller firms something they rarely get: public recognition that customers can see and trust.
If you are a finalist
- Add "Sutton Business Awards 2026 finalist" to your Google Business Profile updates, website and social media now, not just if you win.
- Take photos on the night. Real event photos are useful content for months.
- Thank the customers who nominated you. It turns a shortlist into a conversation.
If you missed out this year
Start collecting the proof judges look for: reviews, customer stories, staff training and community work. Those same things also help you show up when people search for local businesses. A free skrebe. business listing is a quick way to add another trusted place where customers can find you.
Sources and further reading
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