Meet Our 2026 Finalists
We are thrilled to unveil the FINALISTS for the highly anticipated Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2026!
These prestigious awards celebrate the incredible achievements of businesses, community organisations, and individuals across our vibrant region who have a significant impact in their respective fields.
The competition has been fierce, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone who entered and to all of our finalists.
We look forward to celebrating with you all and finding out who will be crowned the winners on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at the Belgrade Theatre.
The Global Player
Proudly sponsored by Lawton Tubes
Website: www.lawtontubes.co.uk
And the 2026 Finalists in The Global Player category are...
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Power Torque Engineering Ltd
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Rochester Sensors - an Amphenol Company
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SolaaS Ltd
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The Millboard Company Ltd
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Truede Ltd
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The Equality Trailblazer
And the 2026 Finalists in The Equality Trailblazer category are...
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Coventry City Council
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Diverse Matters
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Inspire Education Trust
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Think Active
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The People First
Proudly sponsored by Genesis Employment
Website: https://genesis-employment.co.uk
And the 2026 Finalists in The People First category are...
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Belgrade Theatre
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Chadwick Accountants and Bookkeepers Ltd
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Direct Air & Pipework Ltd
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Holiday Inn Coventry
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Spencer Gardner Dickins
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The Myton Hospices
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Wodr Ltd
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The Planet Saver
Proudly sponsored by North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Website: www.nwslc.ac.uk
And the 2026 Finalists in The Planet Saver category are...
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Ashorne Hill Management College
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Coventry University Group
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Gentle Roots
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Mirius Global Hygiene Solutions
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Wylde Connections
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The Rapid Riser
Proudly sponsored by Warwickshire County Council
Website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/business
And the 2026 Finalists in The Rapid Riser category are...
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CLEANSERV Facilities Management
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EXOVA Events
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HeliosX
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Playtime Prints Ltd
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Sri Lankan Street Food & Cafe
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The Herd
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The Problem Solver
And the 2026 Finalists in The Problem Solver category are...
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Emergency Vehicle Products Ltd
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Glued Ltd
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omnigo
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Squab Group Ltd
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The Pack Smart Group
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The Not-for-Profit Champion
Proudly sponsored by Coventry Building Society
Website: www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk
And the 2026 Finalists in The Not-for-Profit Champion category are...
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Bardsley Youth Project
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Coventry, Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind
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Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre
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The Highlife Centre
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The Myton Hospices
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The Community Champion
Proudly sponsored by Coventry College
Website: www.coventrycollege.ac.uk
And the 2026 Finalists in The Community Champion category are...
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Avon Studios Photo & Video
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Harp Place
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MES Systems
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SLT Media Ltd
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Spencer Gardner Dickins
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Warwickshire Lavender Farm
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The Creative & Culture Activator
Proudly sponsored by Houlton at Urban&Civic
Website: www.houltonrugby.co.uk
And the 2026 Finalists in The Creative & Culture Activator category are...
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Belgrade Theatre
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Bonanza Creative
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Caste Away Arts CIC
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Chitrakalaimanram
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Evolve Theatre Academy
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Motionhouse
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The Inspirational Individual - Businessperson of the Year
Proudly sponsored by HCR Wright Hassall
Website: www.hcrlaw.com
And the 2026 Finalists in The Inspirational Individual - Businessperson of the Year category are...
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Dave Hughes, Aspire & Thrive
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Dawood Ibtehsam, People Arches Ltd
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Lily Samuels, Lily Samuels Nutrition
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Rachael Chadwick-Harrison, Chadwick Accountants and Bookkeepers Ltd
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Sara-Jane Watkins, WCG
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Tom Bromwich, Bromwich Hardy
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The Inspirational Individual - Community Leader of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Guardian Ballers
Website: www.guardianballers.org
And the 2026 Finalists in The Inspirational Individual - Community Leader of the Year category are...
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Lindsay Woodward, Lindsay Woodward Marketing
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Lorraine Bryan-Arnold, RSPCA Coventry & District
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Scarlet Morgan, Belgrade Theatre Coventry
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Stefan Frater, TSOS Unity Hub
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Sue Roberts, Young Minds Matter (YMM)
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Trevo Adrian Croos, Sri Lankan Street Food & Café
