The finalists were chosen from more than 150 entries after a rigorous independent judging process, involving business and civic leaders from across the region.

Now, each finalist will meet with their category judges to help decide the final winners, who will be announced at the Awards Celebration Evening at the end of April, which was attended by over 650 guests last year.

Corin Crane, chief executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are thrilled to announce our finalists for the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2026.

“We were absolutely blown away by the quality and quantity of entries and our judges have spent the past few weeks making the really tough decisions to decide on the final shortlists.

“There are some incredible business and community organisations, as well as inspiring individuals, on the list – from micro businesses right through to some of the biggest employers in the region – which shows the true diversity of our economy in Coventry and Warwickshire.

“We are so grateful to all of our sponsors and judges – without them this just couldn’t happen – and we are looking forward to another fantastic celebration evening at the Belgrade Theatre in April.

“People are still talking about how much they enjoyed last year’s event and we’re aiming to top that this time!”

The Awards Celebration Evening will take place on Thursday, April 23 at the Belgrade Theatre and will, once again, be a showcase of everything that is great about Coventry and Warwickshire – including culture, entertainment, food and the handing out of the awards.

Sponsors for the event include Coventry Building Society, Genesis Employment, Lawton Tubes, Houlton by Urban & Civic, Warwickshire County Council, Coventry City Council, Coventry College, North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College, HCR Wright Hassall, Guardian Ballers and omnigo - a trusted partner of card payment company Dojo.

Tickets for the event will be going on sale soon and all details will be announced on the Awards social media platforms and at www.cw-chamber.co.uk/awards 

The Global Player, sponsored by Lawton Tubes

1. Power Torque Engineering Ltd
2. Rochester Sensors – an Amphenol Company
3. SolaaS Ltd
4. The Millboard Company Ltd
5. Truede Ltd

The People First, sponsored by Genesis Employment

1. Belgrade Theatre Coventry
2. Chadwick Accountants and Bookkeepers Ltd
3. Direct Air & Pipework Ltd
4. Holiday Inn Coventry
5. Spencer Gardner Dickins Ltd
6. Wodr Ltd
7. The Myton Hospices

The Problem Solver

1. Emergency Vehicle Products Ltd
2. Glued Ltd
3. omnigo®
4. Squab Group Ltd
5. The Pack Smart Group

The Community Champion, sponsored by Coventry College

1. Avon Studios Photo & Video
2. Harp Place Coventry
3. MES Systems
4. SLT Media Ltd
5. Spencer Gardner Dickins Ltd
6. Warwickshire Lavender Farm

The Equality Trailblazer

1. Coventry City Council
2. Diverse Matters
3. Inspire Education Trust
4. Think Active

 The Planet Saver, sponsored by North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

1. Ashorne Hill Management College
2. Coventry University Group
3. Gentle Roots
4. Mirius Global Hygiene Solutions
5. Wylde Connections

The Not-for-Profit Champion, sponsored by Coventry Building Society

1. Bardsley Youth Project
2. Coventry, Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind
3. Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre
4. The Highlife Centre
5. The Myton Hospices

The Rapid Riser, sponsored by Warwickshire County Council

1. CLEANSERV Facilities Management
2. EXOVA Events
3. HeliosX
4. Playtime Prints Ltd
5. Sri Lankan Street Food & Café
6. The Herd

The Creative & Culture Activator, sponsored by Houlton at Urban&Civic

1. Belgrade Theatre Coventry
2. Bonanza Creative
3. Caste Away Arts
4. Chitrakalaimanram
5. Evolve Theatre
6. Motionhouse

The Inspirational Individual – Businessperson of the Year, sponsored by HCR Wright Hassall

1. Dave Hughes, Aspire & Thrive
2. Dawood Ibtehsam, People Arches Ltd
3. Lily Samuels, Lily Samuels Nutrition
4. Rachael Chadwick-Harrison, Chadwick Accountants and Bookkeepers Ltd
5. Sara-Jane Watkins, WCG
6. Tom Bromwich, Bromwich Hardy

The Inspirational Individual – Community Person of the Year, sponsored by Guardian Ballers

1. Lindsay Woodward, Lindsay Woodward Marketing
2. Lorraine Bryan-Arnold, RSPCA Coventry & District
3. Scarlet Morgan, Belgrade Theatre Coventry
4. Stefan Frater, TSOS Unity Hub
5. Sue Roberts, Young Minds Matter (YMM)
6. Treo Croos, Sri Lankan Street Food & Café