Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2026 shortlist revealed as public vote opens

This year saw an exceptionally high number of nominations from across the borough, making the judges’ task tougher than ever. The awards celebrate the innovation, resilience and impact of local businesses, community organisations and entrepreneurs.

Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Greenwich Supports and Environmental Services, and Head Judge, said:

“Thank you to everyone who entered. The quality of submissions was very high and selecting the finalists was no easy task. The judges had to make some tough decisions.

“Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted. To those who weren’t successful this time, there is always the opportunity to enter again next year.”

The awards are organised by the council in association with headline sponsor Berkeley, and supported by the South East London Chamber of Commerce.

Paul Prichard, Regeneration Director at Berkeley, added:

“Congratulations to everyone on this year's shortlist. It's impressive to see the breadth of local businesses and services here on our doorstep, and we hope locals will get behind the public vote to show support.”

Public vote now open

Three award categories will be decided by public vote — and this is where residents can have their say.

You can vote for your favourite business in the following categories:

• Best Food and Drink Venue

• Independent Retailer

• Market or Mobile Trader

Voting is open until 11:59 pm on 26 February.

👉 Vote now in the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards

The shortlist

Co-operative or Community Business Award

Sponsored by Greenwich & Bexley Credit Union

• Middle Park Community Centre

• Kids Festival CIC

• School2U Virtual Academy CIC

• South East London Community Energy (SELCE)

• UK Latin Community CIC

• We Are The Unheard CIC

Creative and Cultural Contribution Award

Sponsored by Clarion Housing

• FESTIVAL.ORG (Greenwich and Docklands Festivals)

• Luca Silvestrini's Protein

• Punchdrunk

• Sugar Studios

• TARU Arts

Digital Excellence Award

Sponsored by Digital Greenwich Connect

• Boppin' Bunnies

• Creative Kin

• First Step Trust

• LoveReading

• Restore Beauty

• Sugar Studios

Excellence in International Trade Award

Sponsored by London City Airport

• Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN)

• Fast Shield Packaging Ltd

• Inside Out Contracts Ltd

• Pic Tree Ltd

• The Greenwich Foundation for Old Royal Naval College

Food and Drink Venue Award (public vote)

Sponsored by Drury Tea & Coffee

• Bob’s Your Uncle Coffee

• Old Cottage Coffee Shop

• Pope Street Bar & Kitchen

• Rewa Sushi And Momo

• Stop Off Burger

• The Plume of Feathers Pub and Restaurant

Health and Wellness Champion Award

Sponsored by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL)

• Caremark Greenwich

• Hero Self CIC

• Pat’s Care

• ProjectYou Academy

• Totty Pharmacy

Inclusive Employer Champion Award

Sponsored by London South East Colleges

• AA4 Services Ltd

• Greenwich Carers Centre

• New Arrivals Support CIC

• Paul Rhodes Bakery

• Sunshine Training and Care Ltd

Independent Retailer Award (public vote)

Sponsored by Hindwoods

• Cloverstore Ltd

• Iris Art London

• Restore Beauty

• Style Your Party

• Transglobbal Aviation Ltd

• Woof and Whisk

Local Collaboration Champion Award

Sponsored by Home-Start Greenwich

• Academy of Success

• Friends Pro Services

• Haneker Ltd

• Martin Arnold Ltd

• Ndukauba Ltd

• Punchdrunk

Made in Greenwich Award

Sponsored by Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN)

• DeMECJewellers

• Greenwich Theatre Ltd

• The London Leather Workshop

• We Candle It

• Umthi Ltd

Market or Mobile Trader Award (public vote)

Sponsored by Greenwich Market

• Addis Taste (Redtent Foods Enterprise Ltd)

• First Choice Caribbean Hut Ltd

• Melt House

• Pergola London

• Roon's Catering

• The Latin Bros (Emro Food Company)

Outstanding Young Innovator Award

Sponsored by the University of Greenwich

• Early Bird Dry Cleaners

• Greenwich Social Club

• ProjectYou Academy

• Rise Coaching and Mentoring

• Stop Off Burger

• The Makers Nook UK CIC

Professional Services Award

Sponsored by Lifeforce Security

• Besbike

• Electrical & Mechanical Services (UK) Ltd

• James Kay Architects Ltd

• Neurodojo

• Rosad HR Consultancy Ltd

Social Impact Award

Sponsored by Community Hospice

• Greenwich Carers Centre

• Everyone’s A Singer CIC

• First Step Trust

• Mama2Mama Baby Essentials

• South East London Community Energy (SELCE)

Start-Up of the Year Award

Sponsored jointly by BCS Electrical & Building Services and HBG Services

• Cheese at Turnpins

• Greenwich Social Club

• Good Koffee (Fizzy Lifters Ltd)

• StyleYourParty

• We Candle It

Sustainability Champion Award

Sponsored by The O2

• Blue Tit

• Fan The Glory With Tori

• IFS Cloud Cable Car

• Mama2Mama Baby Essentials

• Umthi Ltd

• Vintage Vegan Candles Ltd

What happens next?

Winners across the 16 categories, along with Business of the Year 2026, will be announced at the awards ceremony on Friday 13 March at Woolwich Works.

The evening will be hosted by former rugby player, stuntman and broadcaster Martin Bayfield.

The £3,000 Business of the Year prize is kindly sponsored by Lovell Partnership. The champagne reception is sponsored by Sasson & Co., and the Mayor’s raffle is sponsored by Equans.

🎟 Tickets for the awards ceremony are now on sale.

Don’t forget — if your favourite business is shortlisted in a public-vote category, make sure you cast your vote before 26 February.