Shining a light on Local Success
The Tonbridge Business Awards celebrates the best of our business community, honouring the successes and achievements of the businesses and businesspeople shaping our town.
Are you a business or businessperson based in Tonbridge? We invite you to be recognised at the 2027 Awards, held at EM Forster Theatre on Wednesday 16 June.
Entries open on Monday 12 April.
Our award categories
New Business
Recognising start-up businesses operating for less than two years in any sector.
Sponsor:
TBC
Entries open March 2027
Food & Drink
Recognising excellence in the food and drink sector, from hospitality to producers.
Sponsor:
TBC
Entries open March 2027
Retail
Recognising excellence in retail, both on our High Street and across online platforms.
Sponsor:
TBC
Entries open March 2027
Creative
Recognising creativity from art and photography to PR and social media and beyond.
Entries open March 2027
Health & Wellbeing
Recognising excellence in healthcare, from physical fitness to mental wellbeing.
Sponsor:
TBC
Entries open March 2027
Hair & Beauty
Recognising excellence in the beauty industry, from salons to home beauticians.
Entries open March 2027
Micro Business
For solo entrepreneurs and two-person teams achieving outstanding success.
Entries open March 2027
Small Business
For small businesses with 3 - 19 employees, demonstrating exceptional business performance.
Entries open March 2027
Large Business
For businesses with 20+ employees, showing strong growth, leadership and impact.
Entries open March 2027
Businessperson
For individuals demonstrating outstanding success and strong entrepreneurial skills.
Sponsor:
TBC
Entries open March 2027
Businesswoman
For a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to business in Tonbridge.
Sponsor:
TBC
Entries open March 2027
Changemaker
Recognising businesses who positively impact & contribute to the future of our town.
Sponsor:
TBC
Entries open March 2027







