The Best In Business Awards 2026
The Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards are back for 2026, celebrating all that is great about local businesses on the Island!
The winners will be announced at our Best in Business Awards Party, which will be taking place in April.
The following four categories have now been shortlisted to be decided by public vote, which is NOW OPEN until Saturday 28th February at 11.59pm, so make sure you get your votes in for the following:
• Tradesperson of the Year
• Island's Best Roast
• Customer Service of the Year
• Pub of The Year
Huge thank you to our headline awards sponsor: Red Squirrel Property Shop
This year's award categories are:
Independent Retailer of The Year – Sponsored by Reno Drain
New Business of The Year – Sponsored by D & S Carpets
Tourist Attraction of the Year – Sponsored by Beacon Magazine
Charity of The Year – Sponsored by Doughbaby
Best Family Business – Sponsored by Hartford Care
Top Event of the Year – Sponsored by Red Funnel
Island Produce of the Year – Sponsored by Hillbans
Contribution to the Community – Sponsored by Glanvilles Damant
Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by HTP Apprenticeship College
Island's Best Roast – Sponsored by Deltron Lifts Coastal
Pub of The Year – Sponsored by ICR Systems
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Employee of the Year – Sponsored by WP Recruitment
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Tradesperson of the Year – Sponsored by Clive Emson
Overall Business of the Year – Sponsored by Red Squirrel Property Shop
