Deepings Business Awards 2026/2027 Sponsored by Henson Crisp financial advisors
Yes folks, the 11th year of the amazing DEEPINGS BUSINESS AWARDS is underway – last year we had almost 400 nominations and almost 4000 votes.
Nominations are now closed and we have the shortlists!
Voting will be from 1/08/26 to 31/08/26 (the end date may be extended – watch this space).
To enquire about tickets please email treasurer@deepings.co.uk
TICKETS AVAILABLE
FROM AUGUST
Email Treasurer@deepings.co.uk
PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AROUND THE WEBSITE PAGES TO FIND OUT A BIT MORE ABOUT THE AWARDS INCLUDING SOME GREAT PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.
YOU CAN ALSO SEE MORE DETAILS ABOUT ALL THE CATEGRORIES BELOW.
From the shortlist (decided by public nominations), vote for local businesses who you believe go above and beyond. There are lots of categories and you can vote for more than one business if you wish.
Voting will run throughout August (possibly a little into September) with the winners announced at the Awards Evening on Saturday the 17th of October.
Scroll down this page to get more detail about the categories.
The Gala awards will be at the Black Horse Baston who are kindly letting us have the function suite for the evening. A 3 course meal and welcome drinks plus some great entertainment will all be part of this fabulous evening celebrating 11 years of the Deepings Business Awards.
Categories
Below is a list of this years categories. We do change them slightly from year to year to widen the opportunity for different businesses to compete, so there may be a category you remember from a previous year that has been changed or merged with another. They may be different again next year.
A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS CLICK ON THE SPONSORS NAME TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE GREAT LOCAL BUSINESSES
Best Young Business
A new business (less than 3 years) or a young business person (under 35).
Sponsored by: Homefind & Co
Beauty & Wellbeing
The people who help you feel good about your mind and body. A combination of previous Fitness, Wellbeing & Beauty awards.
Sponsored by: Property & Estate Solutions
Retailer of the Year
Your favourite shop. This can be a small independent or one of the larger stores.
Sponsored by: Hegarty
Top Professional Service Provider
Any business that provides a professional service such as accountants, estate agents, care providers and many more.
Sponsored by: Ernie’s outdoor living
Charity of the Year
The local charities that make the biggest difference, this is the only award that carries a cash prize for the winner and runners up.
Sponsored by:
Top Trades Person
Electricians and plasterers, mechanics and plumbers, this award is for the people who build and fix stuff.
Sponsored by:
The Furry Friends Award Award
The Furry Friends Award covers all those businesses that provide services for pets & pet owners.
Sponsored by: Pet Stop
Giving Back Award
Recognising those businesses that put back into community by offering free services, sponsoring events, donating to charity, etc.
Sponsored by:
Arts & Crafts Awards
An award which recognises the ever-growing popularity of crafting and the arts scene.
Sponsored by: Path Mortgages
Best Home Based Business
New for 2021, this award celebrates the smaller businesses, people operate their business from home.
Sponsored by: Grasmere Farm Butchers and Delicatessen
Best Restaurant
A highly sought after award, recognising the greatest local places to eat.
Sponsored by: Discovering Magazines
Outstanding Customer Service
The business that really does go the extra mile for all of its clients.
Top Takeaway
Pizza, Indian, Chinese, Fish & Chips, Kebab? Tell us who you think is the best.
Sponsored by: Vicky Cleans
The Chairmans Award
Chosen by the Chairman of the business community from the shortlist.
The Deepings Business of the Year
Chosen by the committee of the business community from all of the category winners, this is the most prestigious of our awards.
The Table Itinerary
For those attending the Gala night, each table will have a printed Itinerary.
Tickets for the Gala Night
Usually go on sale in August and will be £50 each to include a 3 course dinner. Black tie event.
Welcome Drink: sponsor opportunity available