Entries for the Torfaen, Monmouthshire & Blaenau Gwent Business Awards 2026 are now officially open.
Created and organised by Grapevine Event Management, the awards expanded to include Blaenau Gwent last year.
The awards invite businesses from a variety of industries to step into the limelight and gain deserved recognition. The black-tie awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 26 November at the Parkway Hotel & Spa in Torfaen.
James Crawford, Executive Chair of Johnsey Estates and Chair of Judges, 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.”
Liz Brookes, Founder of the awards and Managing Director of Grapevine Event Management, said:
“After our expansion to Blaenau Gwent last year it was clear that these three counties are bursting with entrepreneurial spirit. These awards recognise these ventures helping to shape local economy, and I can't wait to read these year's entries.”
It's free to enter the awards, with 16 categories to choose from. Individuals and companies can enter or nominate for up to two categories.
The categories are:
- Creative & Digital Business of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- Finance and Professional Service Business of the Year
- Green Business of the Year
- Innovation and 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
- Rural Business of the Year
- SME Business of the Year
- Start-Up business of the Year
- Third Sector Organisation of the Year
- Tourism and Hospitality Business of the Year
- Young Business Person of the Year
Entries are now open via the official awards website. The closing date for applications is 25th September.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact: TMBA@grapevineeventmanagement.co.uk
