Businesses across Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent are being encouraged to submit their entries for the 2026 Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards, with the deadline now just over a month away.
Now in their fourth year, the awards have continued to grow following the successful inclusion of Blaenau Gwent last year, bringing together businesses from across all three areas to celebrate business excellence, achievement and contribution to the local economy.
The awards recognise businesses of all sizes and sectors, celebrating innovation, resilience, growth and the positive impact organisations make within their communities and across the wider economy. Entry is free, and businesses can enter up to two of the 16 award categories.
Liz Brookes, founder of the Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards and Director of Grapevine Event Management, commented:
“There are so many inspiring businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations across Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent, and these awards provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase their achievements and celebrate the hard work of their teams. If you've been thinking about entering, now is the time to get your application in.”
James Crawford, Chair of the judging panel, said:
“Looking forward to being chair of judges and leading the judging process this year. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet such a diverse range of businesses that are helping local communities prosper. Eligible businesses get your entries in now.”
The deadline for entries is 25th September 2026. Shortlisted finalists will then be invited to attend an interview with the judging panel before the winners are announced at the black-tie awards ceremony at Parkway Hotel & Spa on 26th November 2026.
Entering the awards is free and businesses can enter up to two categories from the 16 available:
- Creative and Digital Business of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Financial and Professional Service Business of the Year
- Food and Farming Business of the Year
- Green Business of the Year
- Innovation & Technology Business of the Year
- International Business of the Year
- Manufacturing Business of the Year
- Micro Business of the Year (less than 10 employees)
- Retail Business of the Year
- SME of the Year
- Start-Up Business of the Year
- Third Sector Organisation of the Year
- Tourism and Leisure Business of the Year
- Young Business Person of the Year
Entries are now open via the awards website tmbgbusinessawards.com
The awards are kindly supported by category sponsors; Torfaen County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and HSJ Accountants, with Business News Wales as the media sponsor.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on becoming a sponsor of the 2026 Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent Business Awards, please email info@grapevineeventmanagement.co.uk
