The Sutton Business Awards are back! A huge 550 nominations have been received this year from across the borough for the event on Thursday 12 November.
Sutton Council and its partners – the Sutton and Kimpton Industrial Park Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) – are delighted to reveal the finalists (below). The Sutton Business Awards 2026 are a great chance to celebrate all the amazing businesses in our local area: from small independent high street shops to larger companies that help our borough thrive.
The awards highlight years of business success in Sutton. They also support Sutton Council’s plan to grow the local economy by attracting new investment, helping local businesses grow, and creating jobs and opportunities for everyone who lives here.
Councillor Jake Short, Chair of Sutton’s Housing, Economy & Business Committee, said: “We are so excited to bring these awards back to Sutton and showcase the incredible, diverse organisations that make our borough a dynamic hub for growth, following a fantastic response of 550 nominations.Â
“From our busy construction firms to residents’ favourite restaurants and cafes, celebrating these achievements directly supports our new Economic Growth Plan and Inward Investment strategy. It proves to the wider region that Sutton is open for business, innovation, and long-term investment.”
Patricia Park, Chief Executive of Sutton BID, commented on the impact for the high street: “For our retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors, these awards are a fantastic way to build closer links with residents.”
Colin Newton, Chair of the Kimpton Industrial Park Proprietors Association (KIPPA), added: “Sutton is home to incredible manufacturing, trade, and innovation hubs like Kimpton Industrial Park. These awards ensure that our vital industrial sectors get the high-profile recognition they deserve for driving local employment and economic growth.”
The finalists across all 12 categories are:
- Apprenticeship Employer of the Year: Jancett Childcare & JACE Training Ltd, Fawngrove Garage, Smith & Byford
- Best Food and Drink Award: Casa Nostra, Rishi’s in Slate & Grain Brasserie and Bar, Michael’s Greengrocers
- Best Health and Beauty Award: Kerryann’s Hairdressers, Dalmeny House Dental, Utori Studio Ltd
- Best in Creative Industries: Presto Performing Arts, Yani Yordanova – Nova Photo Atelier, Vellum Mill Gallery
- Business of the Year: Patricia Shepherd Letting & Management, PlayWise, Cosmic Comics
- Customer Service Excellence Award: Rohit Kaila, FotoFly Photography, Cygnet IT Services CIC
- Employer of the Year: Nickel Support (Interestingly Different & Beans and Bloom), Scotts Butchers, K T Solicitors
- Green Business of the Year: Angel Plastics, Pink Sheep, Nonsuch Park Dental
- Industrial, Manufacturing, and Logistics Award: Nu Flame, PF Whitehead, KHT
- Retail Business of the Year: Hamseys Bed & Mattress Centre, Louise Claydon Clarkes Jewellers Ltd, Sutton Appliances
- Small Business of the Year: Beddington Park cafe, EC Awards, Lavender Needle
- STEM Business of the Year: Stitches Academy St Nicholas Centre, Designplan Lighting Ltd, TechyTots
Winners will be announced at the ceremony taking place at Oru Sutton in November.
