Businesses score big at 2026 Awards

The event, sponsored by Birketts LLP, brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from across the two districts.

Cllr Martin Booth, Cabinet Member for Broadland District Council, said:

These awards highlight the incredible energy, ambition and creativity of businesses across Broadland. Every winner and finalist demonstrates the resilience and innovation that drive our local economy. We are immensely proud to celebrate their achievements and continue supporting them to grow and succeed.”

Cllr Lisa Overton-Neal, Cabinet Member for South Norfolk Council, said:

South Norfolk’s business community is thriving with new ideas and bold ambition and tonight’s winners really embody the talent and creativity found across our district. These awards showcase the enterprises that help make our area such a vibrant place to live and work, and we’re proud to celebrate their achievements.”

The evening showcased the exceptional breadth and quality of local enterprise, with awards recognising everything from start‑ups and small businesses to manufacturers, innovators and community‑focused enterprises. Among this year’s standout successes was Netmatters, who took home two awards, Business Innovation and Employer of the Year, highlighting their commitment to pioneering solutions and nurturing a thriving workplace culture.

The 2026 Award Winners are:

• New Business of the Year: Brick Kiln Pottery
• Business Growth: Emkay Plastics Ltd
• Broadland Small Business of the Year: L V Bespoke
• South Norfolk Small Business of the Year: Party and Prom Ltd
• Manufacturing and Engineering Business of the Year: Delta Fire Ltd
• Business Innovation: Netmatters
• Environmental Impact: Blickling Estate, National Trust
• Tourism Business of the Year: The Norfolk Mead
• Insurance, Financial or Professional Services: Norfolk Wealth Management
• Food and Drink Producer of the Year: The Booja Booja Company Ltd
• Employer of the Year: Netmatters
• Broadland Business Builder Exemplar: Beeyutiful Home
• South Norfolk Business Builder Exemplar: Anglian Vet Physio & Hydro
• Broadland Pub of the Year: The Cottage, Thorpe St Andrew
• South Norfolk Pub of the Year: The Locks Inn Community Pub, Geldeston
• Broadland Retailer of the Year: Aylsham Garden Centre
• South Norfolk Retailer of the Year: Green Pastures, Bergh Apton

Three businesses were also recognised as Highly Commended:

PSH Environmental (Environmental Impact), Snoop Boutique (New Business) and Vintage Rose (South Norfolk Business Builder Exemplar).

The councils extend their thanks to the many local sponsors who generously supported each awards category. This year’s sponsors included: Pasta Foods, CNC Building Control, Big Sky Living, Hethel Innovation, The Food Enterprise Park, InTouch Systems, Norfolk Museums Service, Citrus Security Shredding, Mirus Aircraft Seating, FIG (Financial Industry Group), Jarrold Training, Pub is The Hub, and Calibre Climate, who kindly sponsored the drinks reception.

The evening once again showcased the extraordinary depth of talent, vision and dedication within South Norfolk and Broadland, celebrating both established organisations and the next generation of business success.

Find out more about the winners.