There is just over a month to go for businesses, charities and organisations to take part in the biggest county-wide celebration of business in Somerset, the Somerset Business Awards 2027.
Organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognise the very best of Somerset’s business community and voluntary sector, from ambitious small businesses and innovative manufacturers to outstanding charities, apprentices and business leaders.
The awards are free to enter and organisations do not need to be members of the Chamber to take part. Leading accountancy firm Albert Goodman is once again the headline sponsor, returning for a 17th consecutive year of support.
David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, said: “Every year the Somerset Business Awards highlight the extraordinary talent, innovation and commitment that exists across the county.
“From family businesses and manufacturers to charities, apprentices and business leaders, the awards provide an opportunity for organisations and individuals to gain well-deserved recognition for everything they have achieved.
“We know there are many remarkable success stories across Somerset and I would encourage anyone considering entering not to leave it too late. Taking part can help raise your profile, reward your team and showcase the difference you are making.”
Organisations have until November 20 to submit their entries via the Somerset Business Awards website at www.somersetbusinessawards.org.uk.
Categories this year are:
- Small Business of the Year sponsored by CETSAT
- Medium Business of the Year sponsored by Handelsbanken
- Large Business of the Year sponsored by UCS College Group
- Albert Goodman Family Business of the Year Award
- Innovation with Impact Award sponsored by Westcotts
- Charity of the Year Award sponsored by Clarke Willmott
- Employer of the Year Award sponsored by Stephens Scown
- Investing in Somerset Award sponsored by Hinkley Point C
- Business Leader of the Year Award sponsored by Battens Solicitors
- Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by Weston College Group
- Sustainable Business of the Year Award sponsored by Agratas
- Service Excellence Award sponsored by Porter Dodson
- Manufacturing and Engineering Excellence Award sponsored by Leonardo UK
- Scale Up of the Year Award sponsored by Barclays
The awards are also supported by media sponsors Global and the Somerset County Gazette Series.
The shortlist will be announced in December, finalists will be revealed in February and the winners will be crowned at the Somerset Business Awards ceremony in March 2027.