The finalists for the 2026 Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards have been announced, following a record number of entries from businesses and organisations across the three regions.
Now in their fourth year, the awards have continued to grow following the successful inclusion of Blaenau Gwent last year. The awards celebrate the very best businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations across Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent, while creating opportunities for businesses across the three areas to connect, collaborate and celebrate their achievements.
This year, 66 companies and individuals have been shortlisted across 16 categories. Finalists will now face the judging panel as part of the next stage of the awards process, with winners to be revealed at the prestigious black-tie awards evening on Thursday 26th November 2026 at Parkway Hotel & Spa.
Chair of Judges; James Crawford said:
“A huge congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted for this year’s Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards. Reaching the finalist stage is a significant achievement and reflects the strength and quality of businesses and individuals across all three areas.”
Liz Brookes of Grapevine Event Management commented:
“We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards. The response to this year’s awards has been fantastic, and it is particularly exciting to see the continued success of the three-region format following the inclusion of Blaenau Gwent last year. The shortlist represents some incredibly talented businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations, and we are looking forward to welcoming the finalists to the judging process.”
The shortlist for the 2026 Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards is:
Creative and Digital Business of the Year
• Risco Studio
• LayoutoutMyDox Graphic Design Services
• So.Social
• AfroSheep Animations
Employer of the Year
• Solar Buddies Ltd
• Lattuca Invest
• Lougher Homecare
Entrepreneur of the Year
• Lisa Hicks – Snoap
• Shaun Hiscox – Castra Financial
• Katie Moss- Otium Concierge
• Louis Lattuca- Lattuca Invest
Financial & Professional Service Business of the Year
• Gwyn James
• Castra Financial
• Comet Security Group Ltd
• Protech-PDS limited
• XCOM Services
Green Business of the Year
• Honest- Love Our Planet Limited
• Wolf Cubs Forest Adventures
• Snoap
Innovation and Technology Business of the Year
• Irelco Ltd trading as FOLO-UP
• Peter Jones
• AIMATES
• Afon Technology
International Business of the Year
• Peter Jones
• Milking Solutions (UK) Ltd
• Geochemic Ltd
Manufacturing Business of the Year
• B Sidoli & Sons
• Camtronics
• JC Moulding
• Smartsignz
Micro Business of the Year
• RPS Telecom
• Craptical Classics
• Geochemic Ltd
• Monnow Interiors
• Louvain Properties LTD
Retail Business of the Year
• Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co
• Number 9 USK
• CarQuest
Rural Business of the Year
• The Blaenafon Cheddar Co Ltd
• The Halfway
• Monnow Valley Studio
• The Goose & Cuckoo
SME of the Year
• Expanding Horizons
• Gwyn James
• B Sidoli & Sons
• OTL GROUP
• Waldron Commercials
Start-Up Business of the Year
• Holloways Travel
• Pyrsafe Compliance Ltd
• Elementary Trade Marketing Ltd
• Little Roots Torfaen
• Usk Valley Dairy
• True Reflections
Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year
• Kilted Dragon Distillery
• Pickled Pumpkin Catering
• Chepstow Race Course
• Neetha’s Kitchen
• Monnow Valley Studio
Third Sector Organisation of the Year
• Tasty Not Wasty
• High Street Fitness
• Kids R Us
• BGfm
• Pawb Arts
Young Business Person of the Year
• Expanding Horizons – Ellis Jenkins
• Pickled Pumpkin Catering – Joshua Currall
• AIMATES- Sion Brown
This year the awards are sponsored and supported by; Torfaen County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, HSJ Accountants, Stills with Business News Wales as the media sponsor.
The awards are organised by Grapevine Event Management. Tickets for the 2026 Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards are now on sale at tmbgbizawards.com
