Finalists announced for Peterborough Community Business Awards

The finalists have been announced for this year’s Peterborough Community Business Awards.

Twenty five businesses have been shortlisted for 11 categories in the awards.

Peterborough Community Business Awards at the Marriott Hotel.  The judging panel for the Founders Award Gez Chetal, Wayne Fitzgerald, John Peach and Mike Greene with Founders Award winner Peterborough Telegraph  Photographer David Lowndesplaceholder image
Peterborough Community Business Awards at the Marriott Hotel. The judging panel for the Founders Award Gez Chetal, Wayne Fitzgerald, John Peach and Mike Greene with Founders Award winner Peterborough Telegraph Photographer David Lowndes

The announcement of the winners and the presentations of the trophies will take place at a glittering ceremony on June 12 at the Holiday Inn West by IHG, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough.

Organiser Gez Chatel said: “The Peterborough Community Business Awards is proud to announce the official nominees for the 2026 awards, recognising the outstanding individuals and organisations that continue to make a meaningful impact across the city.

Peterborough Community Business Awards at the Marriott Hotel.  
Health Care Excellence Award -  winners Graham Young Pharmacy and highly commended Project Abundanceplaceholder image
Peterborough Community Business Awards at the Marriott Hotel. Health Care Excellence Award - winners Graham Young Pharmacy and highly commended Project Abundance

"The awards celebrate those who go beyond expectations within their workplaces and communities, championing innovation, inclusivity, and social responsibility.

"This year’s nominees represent a diverse and inspiring cross-section of Peterborough’s business and community landscape.

He added: “The awards will bring together businesses, community leaders, and residents in a celebration of excellence, while continuing to promote opportunity, inclusivity, and collaboration across Peterborough.”

Nominees for the 2026 Awards are:

Hair and Beauty Business

Spencers Hair Salon

Hair Company

Best Charitable Contribution

The Wonky Donkey

Jensen Group Solutions

Best Local Sports Team

Hebden School of Dancing

Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club

Entrepreneur of the Year

Ben Day – DaySecure Ltd

Combined Support Services

Change Maker Award

Lee B Rayment (Charity Today)

Spencers Hair Salon

Excellence in Healthcare Award

The Health Pod

Dr Kamath

Community Partnership Award

Longthorpe Preschool

COMPAS Charity

Conservation & Sustainability Award

Project Abundance

Up The Garden Bath

Best New Business

Medina Grill – Tariq Mohammed

Burghley Hair Academy

Employee of the Year

Sallyan Frisby – Stars Day Nurseries

Chris Weston – Property Line

Employer of the Year

Central Medical Centre

Combined Support Services

Best Hospitality

Kathmandu

Côte Brasserie

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