The shortlist for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2026 has been announced, which also means the public vote is now open.
We received many fantastic nominations this year, which made for stiff competition.
Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Greenwich Supports and Environmental Services and Head Judge, said: “Thank you to everyone who entered. The quality of submissions was very high and selecting the finalists was no easy task. The judges had to make some tough decisions.
“Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted. To those who weren’t successful this time, there is always the opportunity to enter again next year.”
The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards are organised by the council in association with headline sponsor Berkeley and supported by the South East London Chamber of Commerce.
Paul Prichard, Regeneration Director at Berkeley, said: “Congratulations to everyone on this year's shortlist. It's impressive to see the breadth of local businesses and services here on our doorstep, and we hope locals will get behind the public vote to show support!"
Public vote is now open
Three of the categories will be selected by public vote – which means you! It’s time to vote for the business you think deserves to win:
Best Food and Drink Venue
Independent Retailer
Market or Mobile Trader
Vote in the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards. You have until 11:59pm on 26 February to make your choice.
The shortlist
Co-operative or Community Business Award
Sponsored by Greenwich & Bexley Credit Union
Creative and Cultural Contribution Award
Sponsored by Clarion Housing
FESTIVAL.ORG (registered as Greenwich and Docklands Festivals)
Digital Excellence Award
Sponsored by Digital Greenwich Connect
Excellence in International Trade Award
Sponsored by London City Airport
Food and Drink Venue Award (decided by public vote)
Sponsored by Drury Tea & Coffee
Health and Wellness Champion Award
Sponsored by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL)
Inclusive Employer Champion Award
Sponsored by London South East Colleges
Independent Retailer Award (decided by public vote)
Sponsored by Hindwoods
Local Collaboration Champion Award
Sponsored by Home-Start Greenwich
Made in Greenwich Award
Sponsored by Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN)
Market or Mobile Trader Award (decided by public vote)
Sponsored by Greenwich Market
Addis Taste (Redtent Foods Enterprise Ltd)
The Latin Bros (Emro Food Company)
Outstanding Young Innovator Award
Sponsored by University of Greenwich
Professional Services Award
Sponsored by Lifeforce Security
Social Impact Award
Sponsored by Community Hospice
Start-Up of the Year Award
Sponsored jointly by BCS Electrical & Building Services and HBG Services
Good Koffee (Fizzy Lifters Ltd)
Sustainability Champion Award
Sponsored by The O2
What's next?
The winners of the 16 categories plus Business of the Year 2026 will be announced at the awards ceremony on Friday 13 March at Woolwich Works. The ceremony will be hosted by former rugby player turned stuntman and broadcaster, Martin Bayfield.
The Business of the Year winner's prize of £3,000 is kindly sponsored by Lovell Partnership. The champagne reception is sponsored by Sasson & Co. and the Mayor's raffle is sponsored by Equans.
Tickets are now on sale.