The winners of the 2026 Somerset Business Awards were announced at the biggest final in the awards’ history at The Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, on Thursday (March 26).
Nearly 500 business people from across Somerset attended the gala evening, which was organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce and hosted by BBC Points West and BBC Somerset Business Correspondent, Dave Harvey.
This year was the 21st anniversary of the awards and the 16th year the awards had been supported by headline sponsor Albert Goodman. 
Somerset Chamber Managing Director, David Crew, said every finalist should feel immensely proud of their achievements: “Each year, these awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable success stories in Somerset’s vibrant business community.
“Despite the ongoing economic challenges, businesses across the county have once again demonstrated outstanding resilience, innovation and excellence in every sector.
“As the organiser, Somerset Chamber of Commerce is honoured to deliver the county’s largest and most prestigious business awards. My thanks go to everyone who makes them possible each year – from our entrants to our judges and our valued sponsors.”
The 2026 winners came from Weston-super-Mare, Langport, Glastonbury, Taunton, Roadwater, Highbridge, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil and Wincanton.
Michael Cahill, a Partner at Albert Goodman, said: “Across every sector, organisations are pushing boundaries, investing in new ideas and showing what’s possible when vision meets hard work.
“Businesses across Somerset are adapting, evolving and embracing change at remarkable pace whether through digital transformation, investment in skills, sustainable practices, or by expanding in into new markets.”
From left, Somerset Chamber of Commerce Managing Director, David Crew, Michael Cahill from headline sponsor Albert Goodman and awards host Dave Harvey of BBC Points West and BBC Somerset.
The 2026 winners and runners-up were:
Albert Goodman Family Business of the Year Award
Winner: Datel Services Ltd, Weston-super-Mare
Runners-up: A J Wakely & Sons, Yeovil and Polyvine Ltd, Cheddar
Small Business of the Year (turnover up to £0.5 million) sponsored by Gather Technology Ltd
Winner: The Kiln Café, Langport
Runners-up: Dowlas Property Group, Cheddar and The FutureStrong Partnership CIC, Weston-super-Mare
Medium Business of the Year (turnover up to £5 million) sponsored by Brown & Brown
Winner: The Sleek Easy Clean, Glastonbury
Runners-up: Chrysalis Courses, Bridgwater and First Class Comms Ltd, Weston-super-Mare
Large Business of the Year (turnover over £5 million) sponsored by UCS College Group
Winner: Diverse Fine Food, Taunton
Runners-up: Berry & Escott Engineering, Bridgwater and Stantec, Taunton
Best Use of Digital Technology Award sponsored by Westcotts
Winner: FHOSS, Weston-super-Mare
Runners-up: Lanier South West, Cheddar and Snugs Custom-Fit Ltd, Watchet
Charity of the Year Award sponsored by Clarke Willmott
Winner: Arc, Taunton
Runners-up: Weston Hospicecare and Youth Adventure Trust
Employer of the Year sponsored by Stephens Scown
Winner: Singer Instruments, Roadwater
Runners-up: Calleva Limited, Bridgwater and Optimus Education Limited, Taunton
Investing in Somerset Award sponsored by Hinkley Point C
Winner: Imagine the Possibilities, Taunton
Runners-up: Reminiscence Learning, Wellington and School in a Bag, Chilthorne Dormer
Start-up of the Year Award sponsored by Battens Solicitors
Winner: The FutureStrong Partnership CIC, Weston-super-Mare
Runners-up: Be Laser & Skin Clinic, Taunton and West Country Cabs Ltd, Ilminster
Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by University Centre Weston
Winner: Boon Brown, Yeovil – Sydney Winter
Runners-up: Garador, Yeovil – Ben Parkin and Talking Stick Digital, Bridgwater – Chloe Pavey
Environmental and Sustainability Award sponsored by Agratas
Winner: SG Eyecare, Wincanton
Runners-up: Channel Events, Minehead and Mill on the Brue Outdoor Education Centre, Bruton
Service Excellence Award sponsored by Porter Dodson
Winner: Nest GI
Runners-up: Haskins Furniture, Shepton Mallet and Lendology, Bradford-on-Tone
Manufacturing and Engineering Award sponsored by CNC Recruitment
Winner: Bates Product Design, Highbridge
Runners-up: Needles and Pins Aerospace, Somerton and Polyvine Ltd, Cheddar
Business Resilience and Growth Award sponsored by Barclays
Winner: Haskins Furniture, Shepton Mallet
Runners-up: CL Drylining Ltd, Bridgwater and Wrencon, Taunton
The Somerset Business Awards 2026 media sponsors were Newsquest and the Somerset County Gazette Series and Global.