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The TN Awards Company presents the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards, honouring the exceptional businesses and individuals who call Tunbridge Wells home, and the contribution they make to our economy and community.

16/10/2026

The party of the year for Tunbridge Wells businesses.

In just over three weeks, we'll be welcoming hundreds of local business owners, teams and supporters to the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026.

This is our first year at the prestigious Assembly Hall Theatre, and our move to a bigger venue means an even bigger celebration, with so much to look forward to!

Now in our third year, we've planned a very special evening to celebrate our local business community. Here's a little of what guests can expect on 10 November.

- A luxury charity raffle, with some incredible prizes and winners announced on the evening
- Virtual racing with F Gen / VR racer
- Dancing with MINT DJ Services to round off the celebrations
- Live music from J@ennifer Jennifer Maslin Music
- Welcome drinks sponsored by Charles Stanley / Raymond James
- Canapés prepared by Hattons Events
- A Magic Selfie Mirror provided by Odyssey Events
- A little something to take home from Thesweetboxtw, sponsored by G Collins & Sons Ltd.
- A shimmering sequin photo wall sponsored by Benenden Hospital
- Professional photographers to capture team and group photographs throughout the evening

The highlight of the evening will of course be our awards ceremony, co-hosted by Jess Gibson and Neil Simmons, where we'll reveal the winners of our 12 award categories, alongside the special Judges' Choice Award sponsored by West Kent Chamber of Commerce. It's our opportunity to recognise and celebrate the remarkable businesses and individuals making a difference across Tunbridge Wells.

We're especially pleased to be supporting Taylor-Made Dreams this year, with £10 from every guest ticket donated to the charity, alongside proceeds from our luxury raffle.

And with a black tie dress code, it's the perfect excuse to dress up, bring your team and enjoy a wonderful evening in the company of our local business community.

You don't need to be a finalist to join us. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday 10 November 2026
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
6.30pm – 11pm | Black tie

Tickets are available until 4 November at:

https://buytickets.at/thetnawardscompany/1860978

We look forward to celebrating with you.

Headline Sponsor: TN Recruits

14/10/2026

Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026 Finalists Announced!

All finalists have now been contacted, and we'd like to extend our warmest congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted!

Thank you to every business and individual who took the time to enter this year's awards. The standard of entries was exceptionally high, making the task of selecting just 8–10 finalists in each category particularly challenging. We are so grateful to everyone who shared their achievements with us.

Our full list of deserving finalists is now on the website:
https://thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-finalists-winners/

We look forward to bringing our business community together at Assembly Hall Theatre on 10 November to recognise and celebrate the outstanding businesses and people who make Tunbridge Wells such a wonderful place to live and work. Everyone is warmly invited to join us for this special evening, whether shortlisted or not.

Tickets: https://lnkd.in/e84MRPM5

Headline Sponsor: TN Recruits.

13/10/2026

Judging Day

What a fantastic day judging the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026!

After a week of individually reviewing and considering entries, our independent judging panel came together today at Projects Tunbridge Wells to discuss this year's submissions and reach a consensus on our winners and finalists across all award categories.

A huge thank you to our judges, Jimmy Miller (NatWest), Justine Rutland (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council), Dawn Blee (West Kent Chamber of Commerce), Nick Bryant (Brilliant Businesses UK) and Nicola Pye, for the time, care and thought they've put into reviewing the entries and for making some incredibly difficult decisions.

Thank you also to Projects Tunbridge Wells for hosting us in their wonderful new space, and to Tom Chown of Digitom Video Production for capturing the judging process on film. We're looking forward to sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how this year's winners were selected during our awards ceremony.

Finalists will be contacted tomorrow with the good news, and the full list will also be published on our website. We can't wait to celebrate with you at Assembly Hall Theatre on 10 November!

Thank you to our Headline Sponsor, TN Recruits.

thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards

Brilliant Businesses of Tunbridge Wells West Kent Chamber of Commerce Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

07/10/2026

Entries to the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards are closed for 2026!

We have received a record-breaking number of entries with an exceptional calibre of businesses and individuals putting themselves forward for recognition this year. Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter.

Submissions are now with our judges ahead of our independent judging panel meeting at Projects Tunbridge Wells next Tuesday. Finalists will be announced on Wednesday 14 October.

We can’t wait to bring our Tunbridge Wells business community together at the Assembly Hall Theatre on 10 November for this year’s black tie awards evening, held in support of Taylor-Made Dreams.

A huge thank you to TN Recruits for supporting the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026 as our Headline Sponsor.

https://buytickets.at/thetnawardscompany/1860978

02/10/2026

Entries for the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026 close on Monday.

If you run a business in the Tunbridge Wells borough, this is your final weekend to enter.

Our awards are all about recognising and celebrating the businesses and people who contribute so much to our community. They are independently judged, people-focused and open to businesses of every size, from small independents to larger local employers.

From established High Street names and growing independents to larger employers and outstanding business leaders, the awards are about substance, impact and contribution.

Entering gives you the opportunity to share what makes your business special with an independent judging panel and to be recognised for the contribution you make to Tunbridge Wells. It is also a special opportunity to raise your profile within the town your business serves.

This year’s awards will raise funds for Taylor-Made Dreams, reflecting the community purpose at the heart of the event.

There are 12 award categories, each with its own criteria and entry form, and no nomination is required. Finalists will come together at Assembly Hall Theatre on 10 November for a black-tie evening celebrating the businesses and people helping Tunbridge Wells to thrive.

If you have been thinking about entering, this is the weekend to do it. Entries close at 5pm on Monday.

Entry forms: thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards

Thank you to our Headline Sponsor, TN Recruits.

Photo: TWBA2025 at Trinity Theatre.

01/10/2026

Judges’ Choice Award 🏆

For the first time in 2026, the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards will include a Judges’ Choice Award, proudly sponsored by West Kent Chamber of Commerce.

Our independent judging panel will select one business from across all entries that has particularly stood out for its achievements, impact and contribution to the Tunbridge Wells business community.

This special award gives our judges the opportunity to recognise a business that has made a lasting impression throughout the judging process, whether through its growth, leadership, values, resilience, innovation or contribution to the wider community.

The recipient will be revealed at the awards ceremony at Assembly Hall Theatre on 10 November.

About our sponsor: West Kent Chamber of Commerce has supported local businesses since 1911 and today brings together a diverse business community across Sevenoaks District, Tonbridge and Malling and Tunbridge Wells. Through networking events, workshops, webinars and other activities, the Chamber helps local businesses connect, collaborate, access expertise and find opportunities for growth.

A huge thank you to West Kent Chamber for helping us recognise one very special business from across this year’s entries.

Entries to the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2026 close at 5pm on Monday 5 October.

thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards

With thanks to our Headline Sponsor, TN Recruits.

30/09/2026

Businessperson of the Year Award ✨

Our Businessperson of the Year Award, sponsored by Charles Stanley | Raymond James, celebrates an exceptional individual making their mark on the Tunbridge Wells business community.

We’re looking to recognise a founder, business owner or senior leader whose ambition, leadership and achievements stand out, someone who has helped drive their organisation forward, overcome challenges, inspire those around them and make a meaningful contribution to both their business and the wider community.

About our sponsor: Raymond James Financial acquired Charles Stanley in 2022 and has been providing wealth management services for nearly 65 years and operating in the UK since 2001. The Tunbridge Wells based team worked for Charles Stanley ahead of their rebranding to Raymond James this year.

Charles Stanley has been looking after clients across the UK for over 200 years having been formed in 1792. Their reputable team of dedicated professionals provide Investment Management and Financial Planning services across a wide variety of clients including personal investments, charities, trusts and corporations. In 2026, they are proudly celebrating their 25th anniversary of working in the local Tunbridge Wells area.

“We are delighted to be sponsoring the Business Person of the Year award for the third time... The awards night brings together such a wide range of incredible businesses and people to champion those who really drive our town forwards, and it is wonderful to be a part of that again this year in what has been a big year for our company as well."

📅 Entries close: Monday 5 October at 5pm
🏆 Finalists announced: Wednesday 14 October
🥂 Awards evening: 10 November at Assembly Hall Theatre

Entry forms: thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards

Thank you to Charles Stanley | Raymond James for supporting this Award and helping us recognise the outstanding businesspeople making such an important contribution to Tunbridge Wells.

Thanks to our Headline Sponsor, TN Recruits

Photo of our 2026 Winner, Jon Traquair of Fixio

29/09/2026

Businesswoman of the Year Award ✨

Our new Businesswoman of the Year Award, sponsored by Loch Associates Group, celebrates the exceptional women helping to shape the Tunbridge Wells business community.

We’re looking to recognise a founder, business owner or senior leader whose ambition, leadership and achievements stand out, someone driving their organisation forward, inspiring others, overcoming challenges and making a meaningful contribution to both their business and the wider community.

About our sponsor: Loch is a Legal, People and Advisory business founded and led by CEO Pam Loch. Since launching the business in 2007, Pam has grown Loch into a wider team supporting businesses, business owners and individuals with practical, commercially focused advice.

Their specialist teams provide expertise across Corporate & Commercial Law, Employment Law, HR Advisory, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution and Family Law, helping clients navigate complex decisions, protect their interests and move forward with confidence.

With a female founder and CEO at the helm, Loch is a particularly fitting partner for an award celebrating exceptional women in business.

📅 Entries close: Monday 5 October at 5pm
🏆 Finalists announced: Wednesday 14 October
🥂 Awards evening: 10 November at Assembly Hall Theatre

Entry forms: thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards

Thank you to Loch for supporting this Award and helping us recognise the women making such an important contribution to business across Tunbridge Wells.

Thanks to our Headline Sponsor, TN Recruits

28/09/2026

The Changemaker Award

Is your business making a positive difference beyond its day-to-day work? Our Changemaker Award, sponsored by Berry & Lamberts Solicitors, celebrates Tunbridge Wells businesses using their time, skills and influence to make a meaningful impact.

Whether through supporting local causes, improving sustainability, creating opportunities, championing inclusion or finding new ways to benefit their community, this award recognises businesses committed to creating positive change.

About our sponsor: With a history spanning more than 270 years, Berry & Lamberts provides legal advice to individuals and businesses from offices in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Paddock Wood. Their friendly teams combine specialist knowledge with a wealth of experience, taking time to understand each client and working closely with businesses of all sizes to support their needs and ambitions.

📅 Entries close: Monday 5 October at 5pm
🏆 Finalists announced: Wednesday 14 October
🥂 Awards evening: 10 November at Assembly Hall Theatre

Entry forms: thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards

Thank you to Berry & Lamberts Solicitors for supporting the Changemaker Award and helping us recognise the businesses using what they do to make a positive difference across our community.

Thanks to our Headline Sponsor, TN Recruits.

27/09/2026

Small Business of the Year ✨

Small businesses are at the heart of our local economy. Our Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by BSR Bespoke Chartered Accountants, celebrates the ambitious Tunbridge Wells businesses that are growing, developing their teams and making their mark.

Open to businesses with 3–19 people regularly working in the business, this category recognises strong performance, great leadership and businesses with a clear vision for the future.

We want to hear what sets your business apart, the achievements you’re most proud of, how you support and develop your team, and your ambitions for continued growth and success.

About our sponsor: BSR Bespoke is a firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers with more than 30 years of experience in Tunbridge Wells. Established in the town in 1990, the firm brings a wealth of expertise and industry knowledge to supporting both businesses and individuals.

📅 Entries close: Monday 5 October at 5pm
🏆 Finalists announced: Wednesday 14 October
🥂 Awards evening: 10 November at Assembly Hall Theatre

Entry forms: thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards

Thank you to BSR Bespoke Chartered Accountants for supporting the Small Business of the Year Award and helping us celebrate the businesses contributing so much to the Tunbridge Wells business community.

Thanks to our Headline Sponsor, TN Recruits

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Tunbridge Wells
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https://thetnawards.com/tunbridge-wells-awards/

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