Welcome to the
Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026
Welcome
We are delighted to publicly acknowledge outstanding business achievement and the contribution that businesses make to the Cambridgeshire economy in our Cambridge Independent Business Awards.
The gala final will be on Thursday 24th September at King's College Cambridge.
Finalists will be announced in late July/early August.
Nominations are OPEN
Nominations will close at 23:59 on Sunday 12 July 2026
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Awards Categories
- Business of the Year (Small)
- Business of the Year (Medium)
- Business of the Year (Large)
- Businessperson of the Year
- Social Enterprise of the Year
- Green Award
- Employer of the Year
- Start-Up - under 3 years
- The Mayor's Award for Scale-up of the Year
- Retailer of the Year
- Hospitality Business of the Year
- Innovation
- The Award for Collaboration