East Midlands
Winners 2026

The local businesses the East Midlands community voted for in 2026. Every vote came from somebody who actually walks through the door.

Winners announced

Announced 1 September 2026.

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The write-ups behind some of these results, reported after the win.

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Status:Winner 2026
Oakley Car Sales
Car Dealership of the Year·East Midlands 2026
Oakley Car Sales wins Car Dealership of the Year
Status:Winner 2026
Tom’s Barbers & Salon
Barbershop of the Year·East Midlands 2026
Tom’s Barbers & Salon wins Barbershop of the Year
Status:Winner 2026
Harris Sutton Joinery Ltd
Carpentry & Joinery Business of the Year·East Midlands 2026
Harris Sutton Joinery Ltd wins Carpentry & Joinery Business of the Year
Status:Winner 2026
Leedham Farm Dairy
Dairy Producer of the Year·East Midlands 2026
Leedham Farm Dairy wins Dairy Producer of the Year
Status:Winner 2026
Bell & Sons Removals
Removals Company of the Year·East Midlands 2026
Bell & Sons Removals wins Removals Company of the Year
Status:Winner 2026
Merchant’s Jewellers
Jeweller of the Year·East Midlands 2026
Merchant’s Jewellers Wins Jeweller of the Year

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Automotive

Garage of the Year
KCR Service and MOT Centre
Coalville
Car Dealership of the Year
Oakley Car Sales
North Northamptonshire

Care

Care Home of the Year
Sherwood House
Disability Service Provider of the Year
Down Syndrome Group Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire
Dog Groomer of the Year
On All Pawz
Mansfield Woodhouse

Community & Charity

Animal Rescue Centre of the Year
Chesterfield Animal Rescue
Dronfield
Non-Profit of the Year
VASL
Market Harborough
Volunteer Group of the Year
Framework Housing Association
Nottingham

Creative & Culture

Event Venue of the Year
Stockwith Mill
Spilsby
Theatre of the Year
Sleaford Playhouse
Interior Design Business of the Year
Amanda Campbell Interiors
Newark
Gallery of the Year
British Art Portfolio
West Northamptonshire
Tattoo Studio of the Year
WG Tattoos
Skegness

Creative & Media

Marketing Agency of the Year
WTBI
Branding Agency of the Year
The Digital Maze
Derby
Photographer of the Year
Emma Croman Photography
Matlock
Printing & Signage Business of the Year
Gap Signs
Retford
Social Media Agency of the Year
Hello Social Avenue
Chesterfield
Videography Studio of the Year
Fizzy Jelly Films
OX39
Design Agency of the Year
Design4Retail
Lutterworth
Photography Studio of the Year
Bourne Photographic Studios
Bourne

Digital & Tech

App Developer of the Year
Cleke Digital
Cybersecurity Business of the Year
Collective Security
Nottingham
IT Services Business of the Year
LEAD IT Services
Derby
Web Design Business of the Year
JDR Group
Derbyshire [ GB-DBY ]

Education

Primary School of the Year
Brooke Priory School
Oakham
Secondary School of the Year
FUEL Independent School
Nottingham
Nursery of the Year
Casterton Nursery
Stamford
Training Provider of the Year
Victory Training Academy
Leicester
Driving School of the Year
Gears Driving School
Nottingham

Finance & Professional Services

Business Consultancy of the Year
ActNow Consulting
West Northamptonshire
Insurance Broker of the Year
Buckingham Insurance Consultants Ltd
Accountancy Firm of the Year
Archimedia Accounts Ltd
Nottingham
Financial Advisory Business of the Year
TNS Financial Services Limited
Boston

Fitness & Wellbeing

Equestrian Centre of the Year
Golden Valley Equestrian Centre
Near Alfreton
Gym of the Year
Castle Gym
Nottingham
Martial Arts Club of the Year
YU Martial Arts Collective
Mansfield
Wellness Business of the Year
Viva Pilates Studio
Leicester
Yoga Studio of the Year
Folc Studio
Chesterfield

Food & Drink

Bakery of the Year
Malt Mill Coffee and Bakery
Leicester
Bar of the Year
The Neptune Beer Emporium
Chesterfield
Restaurant of the Year
Winteringham Fields
Cafe of the Year
Copper Mapperley
Nottingham
Dessert Shop of the Year
Something Blue Bakery
West Northamptonshire
Pub of the Year
The Royal Oak
Buxton
Sandwich Shop of the Year
Essen General Store
Nottingham
Takeaway of the Year
The Italian Shop
West Northamptonshire
Coffee Shop of the Year
The Lavender Tea Rooms
Bakewell

Food & Drink Production

Brewery of the Year
Charnwood Brewery
Loughborough
Dairy Producer of the Year
Leedham Farm Dairy
Desford
Distillery of the Year
Tipplemill
Boston

Health & Wellbeing

Beauty Salon of the Year
Portico House Health & Beauty
Lincoln
Aesthetics Clinic of the Year
Vysana Clinic
Oakham
Chiropractic Business of the Year
Complete Care Chiropractic
Nottingham
Veterinary Practice of the Year
Staveley Vets
Hair Salon of the Year
Mane & Petals
Hinckley
Optician of the Year
Clarke & Roskrow
Market Harborough
Physiotherapy Practice of the Year
Devonshire Physiotherapy Clinic
Buxton
Spa of the Year
Delush Spa
North East Lincolnshire
Barbershop of the Year
Tom’s Barbers & Salon
Lincoln
Dental Practice of the Year
Delph Dental Practice
Swadlincote

Manufacturing

Textile Manufacturer of the Year
Dot Promotional Clothing
Nottingham
Furniture Manufacturer of the Year
Mr H Woodwork
Matlock
Manufacturing Business of the Year
Luxus Ltd
Louth

Professional Services

Law Firm of the Year
ZMS Solicitors
PR Agency of the Year
TJ Marketing
Recruitment Agency of the Year
Recruit 2 You
Heanor
Security Company of the Year
Grantham Security
Grantham
Wedding Planner of the Year
Leah the Wedding Planner
Lincoln

Property

Estate Agency of the Year
Jamsons
Sleaford
Property Developer of the Year
Seagate Homes
Spalding

Retail

Antiques Shop of the Year
Olympia House Emporium
Chesterfield
Bookshop of the Year
Age UK Market Harborough Bookshop
Market Harborough
Butcher of the Year
Greenfield’s Farm Shop and Butchery
Atherstone
Furniture Retailer of the Year
Toons Furnishers
Electronics Store of the Year
Knights of Oakham
Oakham
Farm Shop of the Year
The Clumsy Goat Farm Shop
Boston
Fashion Retailer of the Year
Sauce & Brown
Kirkby In Ashfield
Fishmonger of the Year
T Buck Seafoods & Son Ltd
Newark
Florist of the Year
Greensleaves Florist
England
Food Retailer of the Year
Watsons Farm Shop
Hope
Garden Centre of the Year
Langton Greenhouse and Garden Centre
Market Harborough
Gift Shop of the Year
Nook at ARC Space
Nottingham
Homeware Store of the Year
Itsy Bitsy Boutique
High Peak
Jeweller of the Year
Merchant’s Jewellers
Derby
Pet Shop of the Year
Lavender Dog Shop
Alfreton

Trades

Carpentry & Joinery Business of the Year
Harris Sutton Joinery Ltd
Newark
Painting & Decorating Business of the Year
L&G Painting & Decorating
England
Plumbing Business of the Year
Drew’s Plumbing and Heating
Nottingham
Construction Business of the Year
Mapperley Construction Nottm Ltd
Cleaning Company of the Year
Pristine Clean Nottingham Limited
Nottingham
Electrical Business of the Year
BEZT Electrical Contracts & Services
Alfreton
Scaffolding Business of the Year
Empire Scaffolding GB Ltd
Nottingham
Roofing Business of the Year
Holt Roofing Ltd
Heanor
Tiling & Flooring Business of the Year
James Cottam Flooring
Bourne
Windows & Doors Business of the Year
Aperture Window Group
Stamford
Landscaping Business of the Year
Stamford and Rutland Garden Maintenance
Stamford

Transport

Removals Company of the Year
Bell & Sons Removals
Leicester
Taxi Business of the Year
Harrisons Taxis
West Northamptonshire

Transport & Travel

Bed & Breakfast of the Year
Holywell Guest House
Loughborough
Coach Company of the Year
Roy’s Minibuses Ltd
North Northamptonshire
Travel Agency of the Year
Eve Moir Travel Counsellors
Morpeth
Hotel of the Year
The Crown Hotel
Lincs

Other awards

Toy Shop of the Year
Kirkby Sales and Exchange
Nottingham

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