Royal Greenwich is delighted to announce the Best of Royal GreenwichBusiness Awards Ceremony will take place on 13 March 2026 at Woolwich Works.

Local businesses play a vital role in delivering essential goods and services to residents and visitors, providing jobs and sustainable growth. The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards are our way of recognising the fantastic work they do, while providing publicity, exposure and networking opportunities to our business community and encouraging residents to shop local.

Organised by the council in association with Berkeley Group and South East London Chamber of Commerce, the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards is an annual opportunity to celebrate and showcase local businesses and their outstanding contributions to the borough.

The awards ceremony will be hosted by former rugby union player and stuntman, now broadcaster, Martin Bayfield.

Agenda

12:00 - Start of registration

12:30-13:15 - Champagne and canapé reception, sponsored by Sasson & Co Accountants

13:15-13:30 - Speeches by:

• Councillor Jackie Smith, the Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports, and

• Paul Prichard, Development Director at Berkeley

13:30-14:30 - Lunch

14:30-15:30 - Awards Ceremony - Announcement of category winners

15:30-15:40 - Comfort Break

15:40-16:00 - Announcement of the Business of the Year

16:00-16:15 - Mayor's Charity Raffle draw, sponsored by Equans

(Please bring cash to buy tickets, for a chance to win one of a range of prizes)

16:15-16:30 - Closing speech

Awards

We will be announcing the winners of sixteen categories:

• Best Food and Drink Venue Award (Public Vote) - Sponsored by Drury Team & Coffee

• Cooperative Business Award - Sponsored by Greenwich and Bexley Credit Union

• Creative and Cultural Contribution Award

• Digital Excellence Award - Sponsored by Digital Greenwich Connect

• Excellence in International Trade Award - Sponsored by London City Airport

• Health and Wellness Champion Award - Sponsored by Greenwich Leisure Limited

• Inclusive Employer Champion Award - Sponsored by London South East Colleges

• Independent Retailer Award (Public Vote) - Sponsored by Hindwoods

• Local Collaboration Champion Award - Sponsored by Home-Start Greenwich

• Made in Greenwich Award - Sponsored by Alcatel

• Market and Mobile Trader Award (Public Vote) - Sponsored by Greenwich Market

• Outstanding Young Innovator - Sponsored by University of Greenwich

• Professional Services Award - Sponsored by Lifeforce Securities

• Social Impact Award - Sponsored by Greenwich and Bexley Hospice

• Start-Up of the Year Award - Sponsored by jointly by HBG Services and BCS Electrical and Building Services

• Sustainability Champion Award - Sponsored by The O2

Business of the Year

We will also be announcing the Business of the Year, which will be awarded the £3,000 cheque prize, sponsored by Lovell Partnership.

Please Note

This event is for businesses registered in The Royal Borough of Greenwich only. Tickets are £75+VAT and include entry to the event, a champagne reception, canapés, afternoon tea and wine.

Tables seat 10 people. If you wish to purchase more than 10 tickets, we will aim to sit as many of your team together as possible across multiple tables. If you purchase tickets separately, please ensure you enter your Business name.

We will contact you 2 weeks ahead of the event with a form for dietary requirements and allergens. We will try to accommodate dietary requirements and allergens where possible, including vegan, kosher, halal, gluten free, nut free.

There is no dress code, but attendees often come in smart casual / semi formal attire.

If you require access to a prayer room during the event, just let our front of house team know when you arrive.

Details on how to get to Woolwich Works including public transport and parking can be found on our Your Visit page.