The Business Buzz Awards
Finalists 2026
Congratulations to every business and individual shortlisted for the 2026 Business Buzz National Awards.
Best Place to Work Award
Finalists
- Bloxham Mill Ltd
- Kiwi & Yuzu Ltd T/A Kiwi Education
- Lightfoots Solicitors
- Loop Digital Marketing Ltd
- Magara Law
Best Start-up Award
Finalists
- blossom & beau
- Haffenden Training Solutions
- Mentalia Locums Ltd
- The K9 Paddocks
- Two Girls and A Mop
Sponsored by
Business Breakthrough Award
Finalists
- Albon Financial Planning
- Bloxham Mill Ltd
- Chrysalis Talent Development Limited
- Odyssey Contractor Solutions Ltd
- Oxford IT Solutions
Sponsored by
Business Leader 2026
Finalists
- Grant Mason — Empower Advisory UK
- Joe McGrath — Rhotic Media
- Lisa-Marie Mallier — No Fluff Communications
- Matt Sleath — GasWise plumbing and heating services (UK) Ltd
- Michael Steel — Kiwi & Yuzu Ltd T/A Kiwi Education
Buzzer of the Year Award
Finalists
- Fahim Maqsood — DUX Advisory
- Lee Humphrey — Logic Financial Services Ltd
- Matt Sleath — GasWise plumbing and heating services (UK) Ltd
- Simon Mortimer — Sommers Waste Solutions
- Stuart Ashley — Stuart Ashley - Business Consultant
Community Hero Award
Finalists
- Dave Earle — Spit n Sawdust
- John Greenall — A R K Lasting Powers & Wills Ltd
- Louise Hamilton — The White Horse
- Mike Land — Nickel Design
- Taraji Ogunnubi — The Banbury Larder CIC
Innovation Award
Finalists
- Empower Advisory UK
- Glued Limited
- One Eighty (180)
- Proud Brands Limited
- Taylor-made HR
Outstanding Buzz Venue
Finalists
- Bee HouseAbingdon Buzz
- Distinct Group (Hotel Cromwell)Stevenage Buzz
- The Gresham AparthotelLeicester Buzz
- The Plough, Fen DittonCambridge Buzz
- The White HorseBanbury Buzz
Sponsored by
Sole Trader Award
Finalists
- Crystal Property Staging Ltd
- Declutteright
- Elite Worldwide Travel
- No Fluff Communications
- The Four Fears® Guy