Newtownards Chamber of Trade in collaboration with Love Local Comber is thrilled to announce the launch of the Ards Peninsula Business Awards 2026 in association with Ards Business Hub. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Friday 12th June 2026 at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel.
The awards are now live to enter on Ards Peninsula Business Awards with an entry deadline of 5pm on Monday 11th May 2026.
Celebrating the outstanding achievements, innovation and diversity of local businesses from manufacturers and retailers to hospitality, technology and beyond, these awards recognise the vital contributions that businesses make to the local economy.
Award categories include:
- Excellence Award
- Best New Business Award
- Best Company to Work for Award
- Best Employee Award
- Business Growth Award (under 10 employees)
- Business Growth Award (over 10 employees)
- Best Creative Business
- Best Family Business
- Contribution to the Local Community
- Independent Retailer of the Year
- Best Licenced Premises
- Best Non-Licenced premises
- Excellence in Hair & Beauty
- Best Tourism Provider
- Sports and Wellness Business Award
- Purpose Driven Organisation of the Year
- The Responsible Business Award
- Business of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
ENTRY DEADLINE – Monday 11th May 2026 at 5pm
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT – Friday 15th May 2026
AWARDS GALA EVENT – Friday 12th June 2026
Businesses are welcome to enter multiple categories. Entries can be submitted by individuals or companies, and self-nominations are also encouraged.