Nominations are open for the Runnymede Business Awards 2026!
If you think your business has what it takes to be an award winner, why not enter?
It is free, quick, and easy to apply, and shortlisted businesses will be invited to a gala lunchtime awards ceremony in the Founders Dining Hall at Royal Holoway University of London on Friday 11 September.
Winning an award is a fantastic way to raise the profile of your business and to build contacts with other leading businesses in the area.
All you have to do to enter is choose an award category, read the relevant judging criteria, and write no more than 500 words on why your business deserves to win the award. The seven categories are:
- Growth Award
- Sustainability Award
- Entrepreneur and Innovator Award
- Community Hero Award
- Best New Business
- Best Town Centre Business
- Best Neighbourhood Business
- Employer of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution (Individual or Team)
Find out more information about each award by clicking the link below:
You can enter more than one award category, but you must submit an application for each award category you enter.
The overall winner will be awarded Business of the Year.
The closing date for submissions is 12pm on Thursay 4 
June 2026.
With thanks to our overall award sponsors, Royal Holloway, University of London, and our individual award sponsors: