IN PICTURES: Celebrating Peterborough Community Business Awards winners

About 200 people attended the third annual awards held at the Holiday Inn Peterborough-West to see a variety of businesses honoured for their contribution to the city and beyond.

Organiser Gez Chetal said: “A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Peterborough Community Business Awards 2026.

"It was truly inspiring to see so many amazing businesses, charities, community organisations, and individuals come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements taking place across our city.

He said: “We were delighted to welcome an outstanding group of nominees, sponsors, auction donors, and guests, all of whom contributed to a truly memorable evening celebrating the remarkable talent, businesses, charities, and community organisations that make Peterborough such a special place.

"The awards have become more than just an event; they have helped bring people together, creating a real sense of unity, collaboration, and community spirit across the city.”

Mr Chatel added: “It was incredibly humbling to see people from all walks of life come together to celebrate Peterborough and everything our community has achieved.

"One of the most moving moments of the evening was presenting the Founders Award to Dr Nalini Modha, a recognition that brought tears of joy to many in attendance and perfectly reflected the spirit of the awards.” The awards also helped to raise £5,535 for the educational market garden, Project Abundance.of Peterborough.

The award winners:

Hair and Beauty Business 1. the.haircompany 2. spencershairsalon Best Charitable contribution 1. The Wonky Donkey 2. jensengroupsolutions Best Local Sports Team 1. The Hebden School of Dancing 2. peterboroughrfc Entrepreneur of the year 1. combinedsupportservices 2. Ben Day - Day Secure Change maker award 1. spencershairsalon 2. Lee B. Rayment - Charity Today Excellence in Health Care 1. The Health Pod 2. Dr Kamath Community Partnership 1. Longthorpe Preschool 2. Compas Charity Conservation Sustainability Award 1. Project Abundance 2. Up the Garden Bath Best new Business 1. Burghley Hair Academy 2. Medina Grill Employee of the Year 1. Sallyan Frisby - Stars Days Nurseries 2. Chris Weston - Property Line Employer of the Year 1. combinedsupportservices 2. Central Medical Centre Best Hospitality 1. Kathmandu 2. Cote Brasserie Founders Award